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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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Atrial Fibrillation Video: Women with Atrial Fibrillation at Raised Risk of Death, Closing Schools Slowed H1N1 Transmission, Increasing Calcium Intake Does Not Reduce Risk of Fracture
(May 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published ...
(May 24, 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 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 Sweden - Increasing calcium intake does not reduce risk of fractures later in life, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Results of a long term study following over 61,000 women found that while low levels of calcium did raise risk of fracture, taking more than 750 mg a day did not decrease risk
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HAART Availability Greatly Reduces HIV Deaths in China, Obese Patients At Risk of Surgical Site Infections, Teens May Heed Anti-Smoking Advice from Doctors (Week in Review)
(May 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Increased access ...
(May 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Increased access to antiretroviral drugs in China has significantly decreased HIV-related deaths, according to a report published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Researchers found that a program that made highly active antiretrovial therapy (HAART ) more available increased the amount of Chinese HIV patients receiving the treatment from nearly zero to 63%. This increase in treatment was associated with a 60% decrease in HIV related deaths. From Baltimore - Obese patients are at raised risk of surgical site infections, according to a report published in the Archives of Surgery. Studying over 7000 patients undergoing colon surgery, researchers found that those who were obese had 60% increased risk of developing a surgical site infection when compared to those who were normal weight. And finally, from Washington - Doctors anti-smoking advice may resonate well with teens, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Studying over 5100 teenagers, researchers found that those who smoked and received advice from a doctor had healthier attitudes regarding smoking and were less likely to want to smoke 5 years later.
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Coffee Linked To Reduced Risk of Deadly Prostate Cancer, Early Onset Alzheimer's Patients Frequently Misdiagnosed, Examining Young Reckless Drivers (Week in Review)
(May 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may ...
(May 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may reduce risk of deadly prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Studying nearly 40,000 men for over 20 years, researchers found that men who drank at least six cups of coffee a day had nearly 20% reduced risk of developing any prostate cancer, and 60% reduced risk of developing deadly prostate cancer. From Spain - Many younger individuals with Alzheimer's disease are misdiagnosed, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers examined the cases of 40 deceased Alzheimer's patients, finding that a majority of those who presented with early onset Alzheimer's disease to their doctor were misdiagnosed with other brain disorders because they did not have symptoms of memory loss. And finally, from Australia - Research published in Injury Prevention finds that reckless young drivers are at increased risk of mental health problems. Researchers surveyed nearly 800 young drivers, finding that psychological distress caused in part by anxiety and depression accounted for nearly 9% of their risky driving behavior
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Gene Variation Connected to Female Infertility, Some Alzheimer's Disease Patients Have No Memory Loss Symptoms, Great Improvements in Hypertension Control in Canada (Video)
(May 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Research published ...
(May 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Research published in Human Reproduction identifies a gene variation that may be connected to female infertility. Studying samples collected from nearly 300 infertile women, researchers found a genetic variation in some of the women that affected their progesterone levels thereby making it difficult to become pregnant From Spain - Many younger individuals with Alzheimer's disease are misdiagnosed, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers examined the cases of 40 deceased Alzheimer's patients, finding that a majority of those who presented with early onset Alzheimer's disease to their doctor were misdiagnosed with other brain disorders because they did not have symptoms of memory loss. And finally, from Calgary - Research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal finds significant improvements in high blood pressure control in Canada. Comparing national surveys taken in 1992 and 2009, researchers found that much less Canadians are now hypertensive and that those who currently have hypertension are more likely to have the condition under control
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Potential Target For Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Novel Approach to Preventing Organ Rejection, Anti Smoking Advice from Doctor May Resonate With Teens (Video)
(May 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - Scientists have ...
(May 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - Scientists have discovered a potential new target to treat squamous cell carcinoma, according to a report published in Science Signaling. Studying mice, researchers uncovered a tumor suppressing protein known as alpha-catenin that may be used to control cell proliferation of squamous cell carcinoma . From the UK - A new report published in Science Translational Medicine examines a novel approach to preventing organ rejection. Researchers discovered that regulatory T cells found naturally in the body can be used to prevent organ transplant rejection, thus eliminating the need for long term immunosuppressant use. And finally, from Washington - Doctors anti-smoking advice may resonate well with teens, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Studying over 5100 teenagers, researchers found that those who smoked and received advice from a doctor had healthier attitudes regarding smoking and were less likely to want to smoke 5 years later.
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HIV Video: Increased Antiretroviral Therapy Availability Greatly Decreases HIV Death Rates in China, Workplace Smoking Linked to ER Visits, Sleep Apnea and Cancer Growth
(May 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Increased access ...
(May 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From China - Increased access to antiretroviral drugs in China has significantly decreased HIV-related deaths, according to a report published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Researchers found that a program that made highly active antiretrovial therapy (HAART ) more available increased the amount of Chinese HIV patients receiving the treatment from nearly zero to 63%. This increase in treatment was associated with a 60% decrease in HIV related deaths. From Denver - Banning workplace smoking can substantially reduced ER visits, according to a report presented at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference. Researchers found that a nationwide workplace smoking ban in Ireland resulted in significantly less ER admissions for respiratory illnesses. And finally, from Denver - Research presented at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference finds a possible association between sleep apnea and cancer growth. Researchers found that mice injected with melanoma tumor cells saw their cancer cells proliferate more rapidly if they were exposed to an intermittent lack of oxygen that simulated sleep apnea
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Prostate Cancer Video: Coffee May Cut Risk of Prostate Cancer, Reasons For Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Kids, Vitamin A Not Effective For Reducing Maternal, Infant Death
(May 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may ...
(May 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Coffee may reduce risk of deadly prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Studying nearly 40,000 men for over 20 years, researchers found that men who drank at least six cups of coffee a day had nearly 20% reduced risk of developing any prostate cancer, and 60% reduced risk of developing deadly prostate cancer. From Pennsylvania - A new report published in Sleep examines causes of excessive daytime sleepiness in children. Researchers examined over 500 children, finding that those with asthma, those who were obese and those suffering from anxiety or depression were more likely to experience excessive daytime sleepiness. And finally, from Baltimore - Vitamin A supplementation does not appear to reduce risk of maternal and infant death, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studying over 125,000 pregnant women and their infants, researchers found that women taking vitamin A or beta carotene supplements did not have a lower risk of maternal or fetal death when compared to placebo
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Obesity Video: Obese At Risk of Surgical Site Infections, T'ai Chi Good for Balance and Mental Health of the Elderly, Reckless Young Drivers More Likely to Have Depression, Anxiety
(May 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Obese patients ...
(May 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Obese patients are at raised risk of surgical site infections, according to a report published in the Archives of Surgery. Studying over 7000 patients undergoing colon surgery, researchers found that those who were obese had 60% increased risk of developing a surgical site infection when compared to those who were normal weight. From South Korea - T'ai chi greatly benefits the elderly, according to a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Results of a meta-analysis examining over 30 studies found that t'ai chi was effective at preventing falls and improving mental health in the elderly. And finally, from Australia - Research published in Injury Prevention finds that reckless young drivers are at increased risk of mental health problems. Researchers surveyed nearly 800 young drivers, finding that psychological distress caused in part by anxiety and depression accounted for nearly 9% of their risky driving behavior
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Mild Obesity May Help Lou Gehrig's Disease Patients Live Longer, Musical Training May Offset Some Effects of Aging, In Vitro Fertilization Aided by Therapy (Week in Review)
(May 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - ALS patients ...
(May 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - ALS patients may survive longer if they are mildly obese, according to a report published in Muscle and Nerve. Studying 400 ALS patients, researchers found that those who were mildly obese lived longer than patients who were of normal weight, underweight and overweight. From Chicago - Musical training may offset some effects of aging, according to a report published in PLoS One. Researchers compared 18 lifelong musicians to 19 non-musicians, finding that the musicians scored considerably better than non-musicans in tests measuring their auditory working memory and auditory temporal processing. And finally, from Boston - In a new study published in Fertility and Sterility women undergoing in vitro fertilization treatments have higher pregnancy rates if they also participate in a stress reduction program. Studying nearly 100 women about to undergo IVF, researchers found that 52% of those who participated in a mind/body therapy group became pregnant, compared to only 20% of women who received no therapy
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Many Strokes Occur During Sleep, First Human Lung Stem Cell Discovered, Marital Problems May Disturb Infant's Sleep (Week in Review)
(May 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - Research published ...
(May 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - Research published in Neurology finds that approximately 1 in 7 strokes occur during sleep. Without knowing when the symptoms started, it is often difficult to determine whether the person is eligible for treatment with clot-busting drugs, as they must be given within hours of symptom onset to be effective. From Boston - Scientists have discovered the first human lung stem cell, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Using lung tissue from surgical samples, researchers identified a stem cell that, once injected into mice, regenerated damaged lungs And finally, from Oregon - Couples having marital problems may affect their infants sleep patterns, according to a report published in Child Development. Researchers studied over 350 families, finding that marital difficulties that occurred when the child was 9 months old resulted in sleep difficulties at 18 months.
