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
Avandia Linked to Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Domestic Violence Victims Unidentified in ERs, Heavy Drinking and Pancreatic Cancer (Week in Review)
(March 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Rosiglitazone ...
(March 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Rosiglitazone may be connected to heart problems, according to research published in the British Medical Journal. Results of a meta analysis covering over 800,000 diabetic patients found that rosiglitazone was associated with 16% increased risk of heart attack and 23% increased risk of congestive heart failure when compared with pioglitazone. From Philadelphia - Most domestic violence victims go unnoticed in emergency rooms, according to a report published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Researchers found that 3 out of 4 women who reported being a victim of domestic violence to the police went to the emergency room for health care but were not identified as victims of abuse. And finally, from Atlanta – Heavy drinking raises risk of death from prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying over a million individuals, researchers found that three or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with a raised risk of dying from pancreatic cancer.
-
HD
Heavy Smokers Decreasing, Gene Therapy Treats Parkinson's Successfully, Dads Suffering Depression More Likely to Spank Their Children (Week in Review)
(March 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – The amount ...
(March 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – The amount of heavy smokers in the US has decreased, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers found that from 1965 to 2007 people who smoked over 20 cigarettes a day dropped signficantly, as did the amount of people who smoked 10 cigarettes a day From Detroit - Research published in the Lancet Neurology describes significant improvements in a novel therapy for Parkinson's disease. Researchers gave 45 Parkinson's patients a gene therapy known as NLX-P101 and found that the therapy resulted in long lasting improved motor performance. And finally, from Virginia - Depressed fathers are more likely to spank their young children, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers studied over 1700 fathers, and found that those who reported suffering depression in the first year of their child's life were nearly 4x more likely to spank their children
-
HD
Life Expectancy Rising in Europe, Domestic Violence Victims Unnoticed in Emergency Rooms, Depressed Dads More Likely to Spank Their Kids (Video)
(March 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(March 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in the International Journal of Epidemiology examines life expectancy rates in Europe. Despite the growing obesity epidemic, researchers found that life expectancy in Europe, and the UK in particular, has increased since 1980. From Philadelphia - Most domestic violence victims go unnoticed in emergency rooms, according to a report published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Researchers found that 3 out of 4 women who reported being a victim of domestic violence to the police went to the emergency room for health care but were not identified as victims of abuse. And finally, from Virginia - Depressed fathers are more likely to spank their young children, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers studied over 1700 fathers, and found that those who reported suffering depression in the first year of their child's life were nearly 4x more likely to spank their children
-
HD
Avandia Video: Rosiglitazone Linked to Heart Problems, Gene Therapy Shows Success Against Parkinson's Disease, Risk Factors Making Tuberculosis Epidemic Worse
(March 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Rosiglitazone ...
(March 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Rosiglitazone may be connected to heart problems, according to research published in the British Medical Journal. Results of a meta analysis covering over 800,000 diabetic patients found that rosiglitazone was associated with 16% increased risk of heart attack and 23% increased risk of congestive heart failure when compared with pioglitazone. From Detroit - Research published in the Lancet Neurology describes significant improvements in a novel therapy for Parkinson's disease. Researchers gave 45 Parkinson's patients a gene therapy known as NLX-P101 and found that the therapy resulted in long lasting improved motor performance. And finally, from the UK - A new report published in The Lancet examines the global tuberculosis epidemic. Researchers found that the amount of new TB cases worldwide is now higher than ever before, and that smoking, diabetes, and even corticosteroids greatly raise risk of the disease.
-
HD
Prevalence of Heavy Smokers in US Falling, Outcomes of Clopidogrel Dosing Following Stenting, Heavy Drinking Associated with Pancreatic Cancer Death (Video)
(March 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – The ...
(March 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – The amount of heavy smokers in the US has decreased, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers found that from 1965 to 2007 people who smoked over 20 cigarettes a day dropped signficantly, as did the amount of people who smoked 10 cigarettes a day. From California – A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association examines the outcomes of clopidogrel treatment following stent placement. Researchers randomized over 2200 patients who received a stent to either high or standard dose clopidogrel. They found no difference in the rate of heart attacks, stent thrombosis or cardiovascular death. And finally, from Atlanta – Heavy drinking raises risk of death from prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying over a million individuals, researchers found that three or more alcoholic drinks a day was associated with a raised risk of dying from pancreatic cancer. …
-
HD
Prevalence of Adolescent Eating Disorders, Depression Linked to Kidney Failure, Atrial Fibrillation Raises Risk of Dementia (Week in Review)
(March 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - A new ...
(March 12, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - A new report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry examines the prevalence of adolescent eating disorders. Studying over 10,000 teens, researchers found that lifetime prevalence of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating were relatively low. However, the researchers did discover that over 50% of the patients with eating disorders also met classification for at least 1 other mental disoder. From the Netherlands - A new report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology finds a connection between depression and kidney failure. Studying nearly 6000 individuals for 10 years, researchers found that depression was 20% in individuals with kidney disease than those without the condition. And finally, from the UK - Atrial fibrillation may raise risk of dementia, according to a report published in Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering 25 studies found that atrial fibrillation increased risk of dementia by twofold
-
HD
Stem Cells Used to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury, Exercise Can Curb Marijuana Cravings, Benefits of Mediterranean Diet (Video)
(March 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Houston - Stem Cells ...
(March 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Houston - Stem Cells may help treat traumatic brain injuries, according to a report published in Neurosurgery. Researchers studied 10 children who suffered a TBI and found that immediate treatment with the patient's own bone marrow stem cells resulted in significant improvement in all children. From Tennessee - Exercise can curb marijuana use, according to a report published in Public Library of Science One. Studying 12 volunteers who were cannabis dependent, researchers found that regular exercise on a treadmill cut marijuana cravings by over 50%. And finally, from Greece - A new report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology describes the benefits of the mediterranean diet. Results of a meta analysis covering 50 studies found that the diet--high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains--resulted in lower waist circumferences and choelsterol levels, improved blood pressure and a reduced risk for metabolic syndrome.
-
HD
Stroke Video: Coffee May Lower Risk of Stroke in Women, Depression Linked to Kidney Failure, Smoking Raises Risk of Asymptomatic Lung Disease
(March 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Coffee consumption ...
(March 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Coffee consumption may lower risk of stroke in women, according to a report published in Stroke. Researchers studied over 34,000 women for just over 10 years, finding that those who drank more than a cup of coffee a day had up 25% reduced risk of stroke. From the Netherlands - A new report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology finds a connection between depression and kidney failure. Studying nearly 6000 individuals for 10 years, researchers found that depression was 20% in individuals with kidney disease than those without the condition. From Boston - Smoking may raise risk of asymptomatic lung disease, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers conducted CT scans of over 2400 individuals, and found that 1 in 12 smokers had lung abnormalities indicative of interstital lung disease.
-
HD
Cholesterol Video: Lowering Cholesterol May Improve Immune System, Americans Suffer Higher Chronic Disease Rates than British, Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Dementia
(March 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Lowering cholesterol ...
(March 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - Lowering cholesterol may help the body better fight infections, according to a report published in Public Library of Science Biology. Scientists discovered that viruses need cholesterol to grow, and that lowering the amount of cholesterol in the body would improve the immune system's ability to fight viral infections. From New Jersey - Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology compares chronic disease rates in England and the US. Studying two national surveys, researchers found that Americans suffer more chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure than their English counterparts of the same age. And finally, from the UK - Atrial fibrillation may raise risk of dementia, according to a report published in Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering 25 studies found that atrial fibrillation increased risk of dementia by twofold
-
HD
Diabetes Video: Diabetes Belt in the US, Trauma Hospitalization Raises Risk of Death For Years Afterward, Meta Analyses Fail to Disclose Conflict of Interest Information
(March 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A new report published in ...
(March 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A new report published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds a diabetes belt in southern United States. Researchers discovered 15 mainly southeastern states that demonstrated 11% higher diabetes rates then the rest of the country. Obesity rates in this area were also significantly raised. From Seattle - Trauma patients are increased risk of death for years after their injury, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 120,000 trauma patients, finding that 16% of these individuals died within 3 years of their injury. And finally, from Montreal - Meta analyses frequently fail to disclose conflict of interest information, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers examined 29 meta analyses and found that only 2 disclosed funding sources of the original trial and that 0 report conflict of interest ties to the pharmaceutical industry, even though these connections existed.
