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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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Third Hand Smoke Affects Infants Sleeping In Same Room as Parents, Cost of Heart Drugs Leads Patients to Skip Meds, Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Asthma (Video)
(March 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - A new ...
(March 30, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - A new report published in BMC Public Health describes how third hand smoke can greatly increase nicotine levels in infants. Researchers studied over 1100 babies who had at least one smoking parent. They found that children who slept in the same room as their smoking parents had 3x higher nicotine levels than children who slept in a different room. From Minnesota - The cost of heart drugs may result in patients skipping their medication, according to a report published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Studying 209 medicated patients, researchers found that 46% said they had stopped taking their statins altogether due to cost, and that 23% skipped doses in order to save money. And finally, from New Zealand - Acetaminophen during pregnancy may raise risk of asthma in the child, according to a report published in Clinical and Experimental Allergy. Results of a meta-analysis covering 6 studies found that any prenatal exposure to acetaminophen was linked to increased risk of the children developing wheeze between the ages of 1 and 7.
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Cancer Video: Radiation Therapy Risks Not Enough To Outweigh Benefits, Good Sleep and Less Stress Helps Weight Loss, Obese At High Risk of Anesthetic Complications
(March 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Risk of ...
(March 29, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Risk of second cancer following radiotherapy does not outweigh the benefits of treatment, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Researchers reviewed data on nearly 650,000 adult cancer survivors, finding that only 8% of patients developed a second cancer as a result of radiation therapy. From Oregon - Research published in the International Journal of Obesity finds that reducing stress and improving sleep can help with weight loss. Studying nearly 500 individuals, finding that those who reported lower stress levels and sleeping over 6 hours but less than 8 in a night were much more likely to lose weight. And finally, from the UK - Obese patients are at increased risk of airway complications during an anesthetic, according to a report published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. Studying records on nearly 3 million general anaesthetics, researchers found that obese patients were at 2x increased risk of serious airway problems during the anesthetic
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Atrial Fibrillation Video: Breastfeeding May Spur Brain Growth in Baby, Risk Factors Significantly Influence Atrial Fibrillation Episodes, Weight Loss Surgery Improves Migraines
(March 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Longer ...
(March 28, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Longer breast-feeding may be associated with more brain growth in babies, according to a report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Studying nearly 130 mammal species, researchers found that the longer the pregnancy and the longer the breast-feeding period, the bigger the babies brain would grow. From Minnesota - Reducing heart risk factors could cut atrial fibrillation episodes in half, according to a report published in Circulation. Researchers studied over 14,500 individuals, finding that 57% of all AF episodes suffered during the study period were caused by risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. And finally, from Providence - Weight loss surgery may improve migraines, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied 24 obese patients who also suffered migraines, finding that bariatric surgery significantly reduced pain severity and disability in most of the patients.
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Reducing Doctor's Hours Does Not Affect Patient Safety, Physical Activity Cuts Salt's Effect on Blood Pressure, Stem Cells Used For MS (week in review)
(March 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Restricting ...
(March 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Restricting doctor's working hours in the US has had little effect on patient safety, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Results of a meta-analysis covering over 70 studies found that reducing doctor's working hours to less than 80 a week did not adversely affect patient safety. From New Orleans - Physical activity may reduce salt's effect on blood pressure, according to a report presented at the meeting for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism/Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Studying nearly 200 adults, researchers found that blood pressure did not rise as high in people who ate a high-sodium diet but were physically active when compared to sedentary individuals And finally, from Greece - A new report published in Neurology finds that stem cells may help treat rapidly progressing multiple sclerosis. Results of an 11 year study on 35 MS patients found that stem cell transplantation prevented worsening of the disease for 15 years in 25% of patients, and that nearly half of patients experience improvement in their symptoms lasting two years.
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NFL Upsets Associated with Increase in Domestic Violence, Pioglitazone May Prevent Diabetes in High Risk People, Traffic Dangerous for Lung Transplant Patients (week in review)
(March 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Domestic violence ...
(March 26, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Domestic violence cases appear to increase following upsets in the NFL, according to a report published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics. Researchers matched local police records to 900 regular season NFL games over a nine year period. They found that reports of domestic violence rose 10% when a local NFL team that was favored to win ended up losing. From Texas - Pioglitazone can prevent diabetes in Individuals at high risk of the condition, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied 600 people at high risk for diabetes for just over 2 years. They found that pioglitazone taken once daily prevented diabetes in 72% of these patients. And finally, from Belgium - Lung transplant patients are at raised risk of rejection if they live near a main road, according to a report published in Thorax. Studying over 250 lung transplant patients, researchers found that those who lived within 200 meters of a main road had a twofold risk of transplant rejection
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Multiple Myeloma Video: Physical Activity Cuts Salt's Effect on Blood Pressure, Examining Elective Surgery for Heart Attack Patients, Multiple Myeloma Genome Sequenced
(March 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - Physical ...
(March 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - Physical activity may reduce salt's effect on blood pressure, according to a report presented at the meeting for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism/Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Studying nearly 200 adults, researchers found that blood pressure did not rise as high in people who ate a high-sodium diet but were physically active when compared to sedentary individuals From Los Angeles - Research published in the Annals of Surgery examines how to improve outcomes for heart attack patients undergoing elective surgery. Researchers studied over 550,000 heart attack patients who underwent one of five elective surgeries. They found that waiting a longer amount of time between the heart attack and the surgery reduced risk of second heart attack and death. And finally, from New Jersey - Scientists have sequenced the multiple myeloma genome for the first time, according to a report published in Nature. Results of novel genome-sequencing techniques found genetic mutations that will lead to a better understanding of the incurable disease.
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Cataract Video: Malfunctioning Gene Linked to Cataracts and Glaucoma, Mini Strokes Greatly Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Traffic Dangerous for Lung Transplant Patients
(March 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new ...
(March 24, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new report published in Science identifies a malfunctioning gene that causes cataracts and glaucoma. Researchers studied mice as well as pediatric cataract patients, finding that a deficiency of the gene TDRD7 affects how the eye responds to oxidative stress, allowing for easier cataract and glaucoma formation. From Minnesota - Transient-ischemic attacks dramatically raise risk of heart attack, according to a report published in Stroke. Studying nearly 500 TIA patients, researchers found that these mini-strokes were associated with 2x increased risk of heart attack. And finally, from Belgium - Lung transplant patients are at raised risk of rejection if they live near a main road, according to a report published in Thorax. Studying over 250 lung transplant patients, researchers found that those who lived within 200 meters of a main road had a twofold risk of transplant rejection
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Actos Video: Pioglitazone May Prevent Diabetes in High Risk People, Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Work Against Melanoma, Tranexamic Acid Administered Early Saves Lives
(March 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Pioglitazone can ...
(March 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - Pioglitazone can prevent diabetes in Individuals at high risk of the condition, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied 600 people at high risk for diabetes for just over 2 years. They found that pioglitazone taken once daily prevented diabetes in 72% of these patients. From the UK - An arthritis drug may be able to fight melanoma, according to a report published in Nature. Studying mice, researchers found that the rheumatoid arthritis drug leflunomide significantly restricted the growth of melanoma tumors. And finally, from the UK - A new report published in The Lancet finds that tranexamic acid should be administered as early as possible in patients with severe bleeding. Researchers found that treating trauma patients suffering severe bleeding with tranexamic within an hour of their injury reduced risk of death by 30%.
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Reducing Doctor's Hours Does Not Affect Patient Safety, NFL Upsets Associated with Increase in Domestic Violence, Genetic Mutation for Pre-eclampsia (Video)
(March 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Restricting ...
(March 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Restricting doctor's working hours in the US has had little effect on patient safety, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Results of a meta-analysis covering over 70 studies found that reducing doctor's working hours to less than 80 a week did not adversely affect patient safety. From California - Domestic violence cases appear to increase following upsets in the NFL, according to a report published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics. Researchers matched local police records to 900 regular season NFL games over a nine year period. They found that reports of domestic violence rose 10% when a local NFL team that was favored to win ended up losing. And finally, from New York - Research published in PLoS Medicine finds a genetic mutation associated with preeclampsia. Studying 250 pregnant women, researchers found that genetic mutations in those with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) were associated with raised risk of preeclampsia.
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Melanoma Video: Gastric Banding Linked to Poor Outcomes, Higher Socioeconomic Status Raises Melanoma Risk Among Women, Stem Cells Used For MS
(March 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Belgium - Gastric banding ...
(March 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Belgium - Gastric banding is associated with long term poor outcomes, according to a report published in the Archives of Surgery. Researchers studied 151 gastric banding patients for 12 years, finding that 39% of patients experienced major complications following the procedure and nearly half needed their bands removed. From California - Women with higher socioeconomic status are at raised risk of melanoma, according to a report published in the Archives of Dermatology. Studying nearly 4,000 women, researchers found that those who lived in neighborhoods with high socioeconomic status were at 6x increased risk of being diagnosed with melanoma when compared to those living in the lowest socioeconomic status. And finally, from Greece - A new report published in Neurology finds that stem cells may help treat rapidly progressing multiple sclerosis. Results of an 11 year study on 35 MS patients found that stem cell transplantation prevented worsening of the disease for 15 years in 25% of patients, and that nearly half of patients experience improvement in their symptoms lasting two years.
