Insidermedicine Daily News (Video)
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.
Show all Visit Show Website http://www.insidermedicine.caRecently Aired
-
HD
Nicotine Similar to Cocaine in Impact on Brain, CABG Rates Decreasing, Breast Cancers Found Between Mammograms More Aggressive and Fast Growing (Video)
(May 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Nicotine has ...
(May 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Nicotine has a similar initial impact on the brain as cocaine, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Results of an animal study found that a single 15 minute exposure to nicotine increased the activity of neurons involved in reward and memory, resulting in long term changes in the brain. From Philadelphia - A new report published in JAMA finds a decrease in the amount of coronary artery bypass surgeries. From 2001-2008, researchers found that annual CABG rates dropped by 38%, while PCI rates remained unchanged. These numbers point to a fundamental shift in how coronary artery disease is being treated. And finally, from Toronto - Breast cancers diagnosed between mammograms are more likely to be aggressive, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Studying over 300 women, researchers found that those with breast cancers found in between mammograms were more likely to gave aggressive, fast growing tumors.
-
HD
Secondhand Smoke Raises Blood Pressure in Boys, Too Much or Too Little Sleep Decreases Cognitive Function, Review of Measles In Arizona 2008 (video)
(May 2, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denver - In research ...
(May 2, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denver - In research presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting, exposure to secondhand smoke may raise blood pressure in boys. Researchers examined data from over 6400 youth on whether they lived with a smoker, and blood levels of cotinine, a nicotine metabolite. Boys aged 8 -17 were found to have elevated systolic blood pressure if they lived with a smoker. High blood pressure is known risk factor for heart and kidney disease later in life. From Illinois - New research in the journal Sleep finds that changes in sleep patterns in middle age may affect cognitive function later in life. During the study men and women who reported an increase in sleep duration, up from 6-8 hours at baseline, scored lower on 5 out of 6 cognitive function tests. Also, those who reported a decrease in sleep scored lower on 3 out of 6 tests. And finally, from Atlanta - Research in the Journal of Infectious Diseases looks into how a 2008 measles outbreak in Arizona was handled. Out of the 14 confirmed cases, only 1 was masked and isolated swiftly to prevent further infections. Also, almost a quarter of healthcare workers at the involved hospitals had no evidence of immunity to the measles virus, requiring additional testing and vaccination of these workers.
-
HD
Time of Day May Depend Heart Attack Severity, Major Depression Gene Identified, Transferring Doctors to Patients May Improve Heart Attack Outcomes (Week in Review)
(May 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - The time ...
(May 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - The time of day a person suffers a heart attack can greatly affect its severity, according to a report published in the journal Heart. Researchers divided the day into 4 time periods and found that patients who had a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction during the morning hours, 6am - noon, were likely to have a 20% larger area of dead tissue due to the STEMI. From Germany - Research published in Neuron identifies a gene associated with major depression. Results of a study examining over 15,000 individuals and a mouse model found that lower expression of the SLC6A15 gene was greatly associated with risk of major depression. And finally, from China - Transferring doctors to heart attack patients can greatly improve outcomes, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers randomized over 300 heart attack patients to be transfered to a hospital capable of performing PPCI or to have a doctor capable of performing the procedure transfered to their hospital. Results showed that patients in the doctor transfer group were treated quicker and more survived after a year.
-
HD
Evidence Based Treatments Improve Heart Attack Outcomes, Vitamin D Lack May Raise Child's Risk of Obesity, Arthritis Patients Rate Quality of Life Low (Week in Review)
(April 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - A new ...
(April 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines why heart attack outcomes are improving. Researchers studied over 61,000 heart attack cases during an 11 year period that also saw an increase in evidence based treatments such as PCI. They found that the increase in these procedures was associated with a lower heart attack death rate at both 30 days and 1 year. From Pittsburgh - White and black children are both at raised risk of obesity if they are vitamin d deficient, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Studying over 230 children, researchers found that low vitamin D levels were associated with higher BMI and lower levels of HDL cholesterol, regardless of race. And finally, from Chicago - Analyzing data from a large telephone survey of Americans, researchers found that respondents with arthritis scored 2-3 times worse on standard health-related quality of life measures. Published in Arthritis Care & Research, the researchers also found that those who had arthritis but remained physically active were less likely to report poor health.
-
HD
Levothyroxine Video: Elderly Adults Take Too Much of Thyroid Drug, Fish Livers Contain Good Fatty Acids, Obesity Rates Among Arthritis Patients On the Rise
(April 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Many elderly ...
(April 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Many elderly adults are taking excessive doses of the thyroid drug Levothyroxine, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Studying over 200,000 elderly individuals taking levothyroxine, researchers found an association between the dosing of the drug and increased risk of fractures. From Spain - Certain parts of fish may contain beneficial fatty acids, according to a report published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. Studying 12 different types of fish, researchers found that the livers in the fish contained good levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. And finally, from Atlanta - A report released by the CDC finds that obesity rates among arthritis patients are on the rise . From 2003-2009, the median prevalence of obesity among arthritis patients rose from 33.2% to 35.2%
-
HD
Heart Attack Video: Severity of Heart Attack May Be Determined by Time of Day, Using Social Media Site To Collect Medical Info, Arthritis Significantly Reduces Quality of Life
(April 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - The time ...
(April 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - The time of day a person suffers a heart attack can greatly affect its severity, according to a report published in the journal Heart. Researchers divided the day into 4 time periods and found that patients who had a ST segment elevation myocardial infarction during the morning hours, 6am - noon, were likely to have a 20% larger area of dead tissue due to the STEMI. From Boston - In a report appearing in PLoS ONE, researchers used a social media site to help gather public health information. Members of a social network site that focuses on diabetes, TuDiabetes.org, were asked to share their hemoglobin A1c levels through an application called TuAnalyze. Overall 17% of members decided to share their information, the majority of which did so anonymously; approximately 1/3 decided to display their A1c levels on their TuDiabetes profile. And finally, from Chicago - Analyzing data from a large telephone survey of Americans, researchers found that respondents with arthritis scored 2-3 times worse on standard health-related quality of life measures. Published in Arthritis Care & Research, the researchers also found that those who had arthritis but remained physically active were less likely to report poor health.
-
HD
Health Care Video: Obesity Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency, Gene Associated with Risk of Major Depression, Affordable Care May Make Insurance Affordable for 90% of American Families
(April 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburgh - White and ...
(April 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburgh - White and black children are both at raised risk of obesity if they are vitamin d deficient, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Studying over 230 children, researchers found that low vitamin D levels were associated with higher BMI and lower levels of HDL cholesterol, regardless of race. From Germany - Research published in Neuron identifies a gene associated with major depression. Results of a study examining over 15,000 individuals and a mouse model found that lower expression of the SLC6A15 gene was greatly associated with risk of major depression. From New York - A new report released by the Commonwealth Fund examines the benefits of recent health care reform in the US. Researchers from MIT found that the Affordable Care Act will enable 90% of American families who are above the poverty line to be able to afford health insurance.
-
HD
Heart Attack Video: Increase in Certain Treatments Improve Heart Attack Outcomes, Metformin Not Effective For Liver Disease, Transferring Doctors Instead of Patients
(April 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - A new ...
(April 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines why heart attack outcomes are improving. Researchers studied over 61,000 heart attack cases during an 11 year period that also saw an increase in evidence based treatments such as PCI. They found that the increase in these procedures was associated with a lower heart attack death rate at both 30 days and 1 year. From New York - Metformin and vitamin E may not be effective at treating liver disease in some patients, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers randomized nearly 180 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients between 8 and 17 years old to either vitamin E, metformin or placebo. Results showed that neither treatment was superior to placebo in treating the condition. And finally, from China - Transferring doctors to heart attack patients can greatly improve outcomes, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers randomized over 300 heart attack patients to be transfered to a hospital capable of performing PPCI or to have a doctor capable of performing the procedure transfered to their hospital. Results showed that patients in the doctor transfer group were treated quicker and more survived after a year.
-
HD
New Alzheimer's Diagnostic Criteria, Lack of Sunlight and Mononucleosis Linked to MS Risk, Music Lessons May Keep Mind Sharp as One Ages (Week in Review)
(April 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new ...
(April 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new report published in Alzheimer's & Dementia outlines news diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's disease. For the first time in 27 years, researchers changed clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease, updating the guidelines to include staging of the disease and the possible use of biomarkers. From Oxford - Low sunlight exposure and a common virus can combine to raise risk of multiple sclerosis, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied nearly 57,000 MS patients and over 14,000 cases of mononucleosis. They found that those who report low levels of exposure to sunlight and a history of mononucleosis were are greater risk of developing MS. And finally, from Kansas - Childhood music lessons may keep the brian sharp even as one ages, according to a report published in Neuropsychology. Studying 70 healthy individuals aged 60-83, researchers found that those who had learned to play an instrument or to read music performed better on cognitive tests than those who never studied music.
-
HD
Exercise and Healthy Diet Best Way to Reduce Triglycerides, Pesticide Exposure in Womb May Affect Child's Brain, Novel Method to Reduce Heart Attack Damage (Week in Review)
(April 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Lifestyle and ...
(April 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Lifestyle and dietary changes can greatly reduce triglycerides, according to a report published in Circulation. Results of a meta analysis covering over 500 studies found that reducing sugars, trans and saturated fats and alcohol consumption, combined with 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise could reduce triglycerides by at least 50%. From California - Prenatal exposure to pesticides may affect cognitive development of the child, according to a report published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Studying over 300 children since birth, researchers found that every 10x elevation in prenatal exposure to pesticides was associated with a 5.5 point drop in IQ scores And finally, from the UK - Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examines a new method that could potentially reduce damage from cardiovascular events. Scientists discovered an enzyme that produces inflammation in response to events such as heart attack and stroke. They also found that a single antibody injection was able to disrupt this process and significantly reduce damage incurred.
