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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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Melanoma Video: Possible Biomarkers for Metastatic Melanoma, Patients with LVAD Safe to Undergo Non-Heart Procedures, Diet Plus Exercise Best Way to Lose Weight
(April 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - A new ...
(April 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - A new report published in Clinical Cancer Research identifies biomarkers that may predict risk of melanoma metastasis. Studying over 200 melanoma patients, half of whom had metastatic melanoma, researchers found seven plasma biomarkers that were significantly higher in patients with metastatic disease. From Detroit - Patients with a heart device are safe to undergo non-cardiac surgery, according to a report presented at the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation meeting. Researchers studied 64 patients who were implanted with a left ventricular assist device and had undergone non-cardiac surgery. Results showed that there no were deaths. no clotting complications and no device malfunctions in these patients And finally, from Seattle - Diet plus exercise is better for losing weight than either option on its own, according to a report published in Obesity. Studying over 400 overweight-to-obese women, researchers found that women on a low fat, low calorie diet who also undertook regular aerobic exercise lost significantly more weight than women on either method alone.
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Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Affects Cognitive Development of Child, Topical Corticosteroids OK for Kids, Music Lessons May Keep Mind Sharp Later in Life (Video)
(April 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Prenatal exposure ...
(April 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) 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. From Australia - A new report published in Pediatric Dermatology examines the safety of topical corticosteroids used to treat childhood eczema. Studying nearly 100 children, researchers found that those who were randomized to receive TCS suffered no major negative side effects. 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
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Regulatory Problems in Babies Associated With Childhood Behavior Problems, Cognitive Development of Children Affected by Poverty, Too Much TV Time May Indicate Heart Disease (Video)
(April 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Infants that ...
(April 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Infants that cry persistently may be more likely to have behavior problems later in childhood, according to a report published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Results of a meta analysis covering over 20 studies found that infants with regulatory problems--that is, persistent crying, sleeping or feeding--were much more likely to demonstrate behavioral problems in childhood. From the UK - A child's cognitive development may be slowed by persistent poverty, according to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers studied nearly 19,000 families for 5 years, and found that long term poverty, but not family instability, significantly affected the children's cognitive development. And finally, from Australia - Research published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology finds that increased screen time in children is associated with an early risk factor for heart disease. Studying nearly 1500 children, researchers found that those who watched the most television and played the most video games had narrowed arteries in the back of their eye--a known predictor of cardiovascular disease
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Alzheimer's Disease Video: New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer's, Adjusting to Loss of Smell, New Approach to Reducing Heart Attack and Stroke Damage
(April 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new ...
(April 19, 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 Germany - Patients who lose their sense of smell learn to adjust, according to a report published in the Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. Studying 470 patients, researchers found that those who had an impaired sense of smell placed significantly less importance on smelling than those with fully functioning noses. 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.
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Multiple Sclerosis Video: Low Sunlight and Mononucleosis Combine to Raise MS Risk, Reduce Triglycerides Through Food, Exercise, Low Blood Sugar Raises Death Risk in Some Elderly
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(April 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) 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. 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%. And finally, from California - Low glucose levels in elderly diabetes patients raises risk of death, according to a report published in Diabetes Care. Studying over 70,000 elderly type 2 diabetics, researchers found that those with the lowest blood sugar levels were at a small but significant increased risk of death
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Vegetarians At Lower Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Omega 3 Consumption May Ward off Postpartum Depression, Filter Greatly Reduces Diesel Engine Pollutants (Week in Review)
(April 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Vegetarians are ...
(April 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Vegetarians are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, according to a report published in Diabetes Care. Examining over 700 individuals taking part in a long term study, researchers found that vegetarians had a 36% lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome, an aspect that dramatically reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. From Connecticut - Eating omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may reduce risk of postpartum depression symptoms, according to a report presented at the Experimental Biology meeting. Researchers randomized over 50 pregnant women to take either a fish oil capsule 5 days a week or placebo. Results showed that women taking the fish oil capsule scored significantly lower on postpartum depression screening tests. And finally, from Scotland - A specific filter put on diesel engine exhausts can greatly reduce harmful particles, according to a report published in Circulation. Laboratory tests revealed that a particle trap attached to a diesel engine exhaust was able to filter out 98% of the tiny pollutants. These finding s could significantly reduce heart and lung disease.
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Vitamin D May Lower AMD Risk in Some Women, Stillbirths Remain A Problem in High Income Countries, Stumbling Speech May Actually Help Children Learn (Week in Review)
(April 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Buffalo - Elevated vitamin ...
(April 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Buffalo - Elevated vitamin D levels may lower risk of age related macular degeneration in some women, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Studying over 1300 women, researchers found that women younger than 75 who consumed the most amount of vitamin D through foods and supplements had a 59% reduced risk of developing early AMD. From Australia - Stillbirths are not just a problem in low income countries, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers found that stillbirths in the US and the UK only decreased by about 1% per year over the past 15 years, accounting for 66% of perinatal mortalities in the UK. And finally, from Rochester - Parents who stumble during speech may actually help their children learn new words, according to a report published in Developmental Science. Studying children between 18-30 months old, researchers found that when parent's 'um' and 'uh ' as they are teaching their child something, the child's brain receives a signal that they are about to learn and to pay attention.
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Stillbirth Video: Short Term High Fat May Protect Heart During Heart Attack, Stillbirths Remain A Problem in US and UK, Smokers Mistakenly Believe Mild Cigarettes Less Dangerous
(April 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cincinnati - A short ...
(April 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Cincinnati - A short term, high fat diet may have protective effects during a heart attack, according to a report presented at the Experimental Biology meeting. Researchers fed mice either a short term high fat diet, a long term high fat diet or a regular, grain and vegetable diet. After inducing heart attack, results showed a 70% reduction in injury severity in the mice fed the short term high fat diet. From Australia - Stillbirths are not just a problem in low income countries, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers found that stillbirths in the US and the UK only decreased by about 1% per year over the past 15 years, accounting for 66% of perinatal mortalities in the UK. And finally, from Waterloo - Smokers mistakenly believe that certain cigarettes are not as harmful, according to a report published in Addiction. A survey of over 8000 smokers from 4 different countries revealed that 1/5th of individuals believed that cigarettes labeled as slim, mild, or packaged in a different colour were less harmful to them than other brands.
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Omega-3 During Pregnancy May Cut Postpartum Depression Risk, Vitamin D in African Americans Reduces Heart Disease, Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow (Video)
(April 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Eating omega-3 ...
(April 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Eating omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy may reduce risk of postpartum depression symptoms, according to a report presented at the Experimental Biology meeting. Researchers randomized over 50 pregnant women to take either a fish oil capsule 5 days a week or placebo. Results showed that women taking the fish oil capsule scored significantly lower on postpartum depression screening tests. From Georgia - Vitamin D may reduce risk of heart disease in African Americans, according to a report presented at the Experimental Biology meeting. Randomizing 45 African Americans to either vitamin D or placebo, researchers found that those taking vitamin D saw improvements in their vascular endothelial cell function. And finally, from Texas - Elderly women can improve their brain blood flow with moderate exercise, according to a report presented at the Experimental Biology meeting. Studying 16 elderly women, researchers found that brisk walking for over 30 minutes, three or four time a week, significantly improved brain blood flow.
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AMD Video: High Vitamin D Levels May Ward off Age Related Macular Degeneration, Cancer Risk Among HIV Patients, Filter Cuts Diesel Engine Pollutants by 98%
(April 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Buffalo - Elevated vitamin ...
(April 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Buffalo - Elevated vitamin D levels may lower risk of age related macular degeneration in some women, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Studying over 1300 women, researchers found that women younger than 75 who consumed the most amount of vitamin D through foods and supplements had a 59% reduced risk of developing early AMD. From Maryland - A new report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute examines increased cancer risk among HIV patients. Researchers found that while risk of HIV patients developing AIDS defining cancers, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, went down --the risk of developing non-AIDS defining cancers such as lung, liver and anal cancer increased. And finally, from Scotland - A specific filter put on diesel engine exhausts can greatly reduce harmful particles, according to a report published in Circulation. Laboratory tests revealed that a particle trap attached to a diesel engine exhaust was able to filter out 98% of the tiny pollutants. These finding s could significantly reduce heart and lung disease.
