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Insidermedicine is a daily health and medical video news service created by a leading physicians. Our content library contains videos in many languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, on over 100 different diseases. Joining the likes of the Associated Press and Reuters, Insidermedicine's newstories are featured ...
Insidermedicine is a daily health and medical video news service created by a leading physicians. Our content library contains videos in many languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, on over 100 different diseases. Joining the likes of the Associated Press and Reuters, Insidermedicine's newstories are featured by Google News and The News Room. April 25, 2007 Patients with HIV who are treated with protease inhibitors have an increased risk of heart attack, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Combination antiretroviral therapy has had a dramatic effect in reducing illness and death associated with the HIV virus, however an earlier study showed that the risk of heart attacks increased by 17% with every year a patient spent on antiretroviral. It isn’t known, though, whether all antiretroviral drugs carry this risk. The assessment of the role of any specific drug is difficult because patients with HIV usually receive a combination of drugs, and often switch regimens because of the availability of newer substances, adverse events, or drug regimen failure. Previous studies have shown a relationship between the use of protease inhibitors, a class of antiretroviral drug, and cardiovascular disease, but there is little information on the risks associated with another class of antiretroviral therapy called nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. In this study, more than 23,000 patients infected with the HIV virus were assessed to determine the incidence of heart attack and the association between heart attack and exposure to protease inhibitors or nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. Confirming the earlier results, the researchers found the risk of having a heart attack increased by 16% per year of exposure to protease inhibitors alone, which is equal to twice the risk over five years. Not such effect was observed with nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors. It is thought that protease inhibitors raise the level of blood lipid, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attack. Patients treated with protease inhibitors should have their cholesterol and blood pressure levels monitored, and take steps to reduce their lifestyle-related risk factors. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits in vegetables, and getting regular exercise. Reporting for Insidermedicine, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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MRSA Video: C-Reactive Protein Levels May Predict Survival in Breast Cancer Patients, New Strain of MRSA Discovered in Cows, High Fat Diet May Raise Risk of Stillbirth
(June 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - C-reactive protein ...
(June 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - C-reactive protein levels may be used to predict breast cancer survival, according to a report published in Breast Cancer Research. Studying over 2000 breast cancer patients for up to 7 years, researchers found that increasing c reactive protein levels were associated with poorer survival rates. From Cambridge - Scientists have discovered a new strain of MRSA, according to a report published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases. A group of researchers investigating mastitis identified the new strain in milk from dairy cows. This new strain is markedly different, meaning that current gold standard MRSA tests are unable to identify the infection. And finally, from Oregon - Pregnant women on a high fat diet are at increased risk of stillbirth, according to a report published in Endocrinology. Results of an animal study found that a diet consisting of 32% fat while pregnant decreased blood flow to the mothers placenta, thereby raising risk of stillbirth.
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Leukemia Video: Scientists Able to Stop Leukemia Stem Cells From Returning, Increase in Clot Busting Drugs for Stroke, Sleep Apnea Patients Aided by Low Energy Diet
(June 2, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Treatment to ...
(June 2, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Treatment to prevent leukaemia from returning may be on the horizon, according to a report published in Cell Stem Cell. Studying mice, researchers found that they could destroy leukaemic stem cells by suppressing two proteins found in the body. This discovery may pave the way for treatment enabling complete remission of the disease. From Cincinnati - A new report published in Stroke finds that clot busting drugs to treat stroke are being used more often. Researchers found that use of thrombolytic drugs in stroke patients increased from 1.4% in 2005 to 3.7% in 2009. And finally, from Sweden - Sleep apnea patients can benefit from a low-energy diet, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Studying over 60 men suffering from sleep apnea, researchers found that a low energy diet helped the patients lose weight in a healthy way and, one year later, nearly half no longer required their CPAP at night.
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Heart Attack Video: Fear of Dying During A Heart Attack May Make it Worse, Mother's Size, Placenta Shape Linked to Heart Disease Risk in Men, Cell Phones' Link to Cancer Questioned
(June 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Fear of ...
(June 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Fear of dying that pervades during a heart attack may make matters worse, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers studied over 200 heart attack patients, finding that those who experienced intense fear of dying during their heart attack had 4x increased risk of demonstrating elevated inflammation during and after the event. From the UK - Size and shape of their mother's body and placenta may predict heart disease in men, according to a research published in the European Heart Journal. Studying nearly 7000 men whose placental size was measured at birth, researchers found that an oval shaped placental surface in short mothers, a small surface in tall overweight mothers, and a large placental weight in tall mothers with a BMI below 26 all were found to increase risk of heart disease in the men later in life. And finally, from Geneva - A new report released by the WHO defines cell phones as possibly carcinogenic. While previous studies regarding the association between cell phones and brain tumours have proven inconclusive, the WHO nonetheless maintains that cell phone use can possibly raise risk of glioma and its true effects need to be investigated further.
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Smoking Could Claim 8,000,000 Lives A Year By 2030, Flu Vaccination During Pregnancy May Lower Preterm Risk, Nighttime Organ Transplants Do Not Affect Survival
(May 31, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - Smoking could ...
(May 31, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - Smoking could kill up to 8 million people a year in 2030, according to a new report released by the WHO. Researchers found that smoking will kill 6 million people in 2011, 600,000 of whom will be non-smokers. Since the health effects of smoking take years to develop, the researchers argue that the tobacco-related disease epidemic is just beginning, with the death toll possibly reaching 8 million annually in 2030. From Atlanta - Being immunized against the flu during pregnancy may lower risk of premature birth, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Studying over 4100 mother-baby pairs, researchers found that babies of mothers who received a flu vaccination during pregnancy were less likely to be premature. And finally, from Baltimore - Nighttime organ transplantations do not negatively impact one year survival, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 27,000 patients undergoing organ transplantation, finding that those who underwent their procedure at nighttime did not have significantly different one year survival rates.
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Multiple Sclerosis Video: Stress Not Linked to MS, RNA May Play Part in Development of Alzheimer's Disease, Predicting Gestational Diabetes Possible
(May 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Norway - Stress does ...
(May 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Norway - Stress does not appear to increase risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied over 200,000 women for 15 years, finding no association between severe stress and development of MS. From Italy - A new report published in the Journal of Cell Biology identifies a small RNA that may lead to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers identified an RNA called 38A that assists in gene regulation. They found that this RNA can spur production of an alternative form of a key neuronal protein, possibly leading to neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease. And finally, from California - It may be possible to predict gestational diabetes using a woman's cardiometabolic profile, according to research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Studying over 22, 000 women, researchers found that those who had a pre-pregnancy BMI of 25 or greater and a glucose level of 100-140 mg/dL had a 5x increased risk of developing gestational diabetes.
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New Approach to Intracerebral Hemorrhage Treatment, Social Distancing Works to Slow Spread of Flu, 20% of Young Adults May Have High Blood Pressure (Week in Review)
(May 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research presented ...
(May 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research presented at the European Stroke Conference identifies a new stroke treatment that may reduce risk of death. Researchers tested a novel approach consisting of minimally invasive surgery and the drug t-PA on 60 patients suffering from intracerebral hemorrhage. After 6 months of follow up, researchers found that the treated patients had a lower mortality rate and also reported much higher quality of life than those treated with standard care From Arizona - Social distancing can help slow flu transmission, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Researchers studied the 2009 H1N1 outbreak in Mexico City, finding that social distancing efforts such as closing schools and cancelling public gatherings reduced flu transmission rates by up to 37%. And finally, from North Carolina - Research published in Epidemiology finds that almost 20% of young adults have high blood pressure. Studying over 14,000 young adults between 24 and 32 years of age, researchers found that nearly 1 in 5 had high blood pressure
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Women with Atrial Fibrillation At Raised Risk of Death, Swine Flu Travels and Diversifies, New Internal Cooking Temperature for Pork (Week in Review)
(May 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published ...
(May 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that women with atrial fibrillation are at raised risk of death. Studying over 34,000 women for approximately 15 years, researchers found that even among those who were otherwise healthy, an atrial fibrillation diagnosis raised risk of death nearly twofold. From North Carolina - A new report published in Nature examines how swine flu has diversified over the last 30 years. Researchers studied over 30 years of data on swine flu viruses, finding that recent increases in the transportation of live pigs resulted in the virus moving over borders, mixing with local viruses and thereby diversifying over time. And finally, from Washington - Pork can be cooked to a minimum temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenhiet, according to a report released from the USDA. The federal agency maintains that reducing the recommended internal temperature of pork from 160 to 145 degrees is microbiologically safe.
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Novel Method May Improve Intracerebral Hemorrhage Survival, Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Not Adequately Treated for Heart Disease, Safe Cooking Temperature for Pork (Video)
(May 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research presented ...
(May 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research presented at the European Stroke Conference identifies a new stroke treatment that may reduce risk of death. Researchers tested a novel approach consisting of minimally invasive surgery and the drug t-PA on 60 patients suffering from intracerebral hemorrhage. After 6 months of follow up, researchers found that the treated patients had a lower mortality rate and also reported much higher quality of life than those treated with standard care. From Denmark - RA patients who suffer a heart attack are frequently under-treated for heart disease, according to a report presented at the European League Against Rheumatism's Annual Congress. Studying nearly 100,000 MI patients, researchers found that those who had RA were 20% less likely to be prescribed standard heart attack treatments. And finally, from Washington - Pork can be cooked to a minimum temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenhiet, according to a report released from the USDA. The federal agency maintains that reducing the recommended internal temperature of pork from 160 to 145 degrees is microbiologically safe.
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COPD Video: Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to COPD, Baked or Broiled Fish May Reduce Heart Failure Risk in Women, Most Young Adults Cannot Afford Health Care in US
(May 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - Research presented ...
(May 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - Research presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress confirms the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and COPD. Comparing nearly 16,000 RA patients to over 15,000 controls, researchers found that the RA patients were significantly more likely to also have COPD. From Chicago - Women who eat baked or broiled fish are at significantly reduced risk of heart failure, according to research published in Circulation: Heart Failure. Researchers studied over 84,000 postmenopausal women for 10 years, finding that women who ate five or more servings of baked or broiled fish a week had 30% reduced risk of heart failure. And finally, from New York - A new report released by the Commonwealth Fund finds that health reform is needed in the US for young adults. Results of a 2010 national survey revealed that nearly 50% of adults aged 19-29 could not afford the medical care they needed, a significant increase from 2001.
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Blood Pressure Video: Polypill May Drastically Cut Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, How Swine Flu Diversified Over Time, 20% of Young Adults Have High Blood Pressure
(May 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(May 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A novel polypill may be able to cut risk of heart disease and stroke in half, according to a report published in PLoS One. An international trial found that a a blood pressure lowering polypill consisting of four medications was able to halve risk of cardiovascular disease in nearly 400 patients already at raised risk . From North Carolina - A new report published in Nature examines how swine flu has diversified over the last 30 years. Researchers studied over 30 years of data on swine flu viruses, finding that recent increases in the transportation of live pigs resulted in the virus moving over borders, mixing with local viruses and thereby diversifying over time. And finally, from North Carolina - Research published in Epidemiology finds that almost 20% of young adults have high blood pressure. Studying over 14,000 young adults between 24 and 32 years of age, researchers found that nearly 1 in 5 had high blood pressure
