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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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Heart Attack Video: More Vitamin D Needed to Fight Cancer, Air Pollution Can Trigger Heart Attacks, Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Prevent Heart Disease
From California - Higher levels of vitamin D intake are ...
From California - Higher levels of vitamin D intake are needed to have a protective effect against cancer, according to a report published in Anticancer Research. Studying several thousand individuals, researchers found that in order to reduce risk of cancer people would need to consume 4000-8000 IU of vitamin D a day. From Belgium - A new report published in the Lancet examines the extent to which air pollution can trigger heart attacks. Results of a meta analysis found that air pollution can trigger heart attacks as much as alcohol, coffee and physical exertion. And finally, from Calgary - Moderate alcohol consumption may protect against heart disease, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Reviewing over 80 studies, researchers found that those who consumed around one alcoholic drink a day were up to 25% less likely to develop heart disease when compared to those who consumed no alcohol at all.
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Breast Cancer Video: Mammograms Useful in Breast Cancer Survivors, Possible Blood Test for Bladder Cancer, Health Consequences of Cell Phone Use Unknown
(February 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - According to ...
(February 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, mammogram screening in breast cancer survivor's can catch second cancers early. Studying over 70,000 women, researchers found annual mammogram screening was particularly effective at finding cancers early in women who had already had breast cancer. From Rhode Island - A new report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology examines a possible blood test for bladder cancer. Researchers compared over 100 bladder cancer patients to nearly 120 healthy controls, finding that a blood test measuring methylation was able to accurately discern who had the cancer and who did not. And finally, from Bethesda - The health consequences of extended cell phone use are still unknown, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied 47 individuals, finding that a 50 minute cell phone call increased brain glucose metabolism, though the significance of this finding is not yet understood
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Stroke Video: Raised Triglycerides Linked to Stroke, Determining if Stroke Victims Safe to Drive, Weight Loss Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis Patients
(February 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Raised triglycerides ...
(February 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Raised triglycerides increase risk of stroke according to research published in the Annals of Neurology. Researchers followed nearly 14,000 men and women for 33 years, finding that elevated riglycerides were associated with up to 3.9x increased relative risk of stroke in women, and up to 2.3x in men. From Belgium - A new report published in Neurology examines tests that can help determine which stroke patients can safely drive. Studying over 1700 stroke patients, researchers found that three simple tests that assess a wide array of visual-spatial-and motor skills can be done in the doctors office to determine who is safe to be behind the wheel. And finally, from California - Weight loss can improve knee pain in those with osteoarthritis, according to a report presented at the meeting for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Studying 24 OA patients, researchers found that weight loss resulted in significantly reduced knee pain, stiffness and improved quality of life
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Dwarfism Genes May Protect Against Cancer, Fiber Reduces Risk of Death, Adherence Therapy Helps High Blood Pressure Patients Take Meds (Week in Review)
(February 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – Dwarfism genes ...
(February 20, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – Dwarfism genes may provide protection against both cancer and diabetes, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers followed 100 individuals with Laron syndrome for 22 years. They found that none of the individuals developed diabetes and only one developed a non-fatal cancer—while 5% of people living in the same towns developed diabetes and 17% developed cancer. From Maryland - Fiber may reduce risk of death, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying data on over 370,000 men and women, researchers found that those who consumed the most daily fiber had 22% reduced risk of death when compared with those who consumed the least. And finally, from the UK - Adherence therapy can help reduce high blood pressure, according to a report published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. Researchers gave 50 hypertension patients adherence therapy--a seven week course consisting of one on one sessions with a specialized clinician. Results showed that patients given this therapy took 97% of their medications and reduced blood pressure by 14%
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Smoking Raises Risk of ALS, Early Hair Loss Predict Prostate Cancer, Obesity A Major Risk Factor for Deadly Heart Disease (Week in Review)
(February 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Smoking increases ...
(February 19, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Smoking increases risk of ALS, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering over 1 million individuals found that current smokers had 42% increased risk of developing the neurological disease while former smokers had a 44% increased risk. From France - Early hair loss may be connected to risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Annals of Oncology. Comparing nearly 400 prostate cancer patients to over 280 controls, researchers found that men who had started balding at age 20 were 2x more likely to develop prostate cancer. And finally, from Scotland - Obesity is a risk factor for fatal heart disease in itself, according to a report published in Heart. Researchers studied over 6,000 middle aged men for 15 years. They found that, even after correcting for risk factors such as age and smoking history, obesity was associated with 75% increased risk of death from heart disease
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Ectopic Pregnancy Video: Possible Biomarker for Ectopic Pregnancy, Smoking During Radiation Decreases Odds of Survival, Calorie Labeling Ineffective on Children
(February 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published ...
(February 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published in Journal of Proteome Research finds a potential biomarker for ectopic pregnancy. Comparing blood samples of women with normal pregnancies to those who had ectopic pregnancies, researchers found a protein called Adam12 that appeared at 20x lower levels in the ectopic pregnancies. From California - Smoking during radiation therapy reduces likelihood of survival, according to a report published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. Studying over 100 patients undergoing radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma, researchers found that those who continued to smoke during their treatment were much less likely to be alive five years later. From New York - Children and adolescents do not appear to pay attention to calorie labeling, according to a report published in the International Journal of Obesity. In a study of nearly 350 children and teens, researchers found that implementation of mandatory calorie labeling in fast food restaurants did not reduce the average amount of calories consumed by these children
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Glaucoma Video: Possible Glaucoma Gene Found, Importance of Physical Health in Mental Health Patients, Bones Connected to Male Fertility
(February 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - Research published ...
(February 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Florida - Research published in PLoS Genetics identifies a gene connected to glaucoma. Results of genome sequencing of animal models with primary open angle glaucoma found a mutation in the gene called ADAMTS10 that was greatly involved in the condition. From the UK - An editorial published in the Lancet emphasizes the importance of physical health in mental health patients. Results of recent studies have shown that heart disease, not suicide, is the primary cause of death in patients with severe mental illness. As such, the authors argue that physical health should be not forgotten when treating mental health patients with potentially risky antipsychotic medications. And finally, from New York - Bones regulate male fertility, according to a report published in Cell. Studying mice, researchers found that the skeleton releases a hormone called osteocalcin that helps to regulate fertility. This association was found only in males.
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Cancer Video: Dwarfism Gene May Have Protective Effect Against Diabetes, Cancer, Key Process of Breast Cancer Metastasis, Adherence Therapy Helps Hypertensives
(February 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – Dwarfism genes ...
(February 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California – Dwarfism genes may provide protection against both cancer and diabetes, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers followed 100 individuals with Laron syndrome for 22 years. They found that none of the individuals developed diabetes and only one developed a non-fatal cancer—while 5% of people living in the same towns developed diabetes and 17% developed cancer. From California - Research published in Nature discovers a process that leads to breast cancer metastasis. Studying mice, researchers found that regulatory T cells produce RANKL--an inflammatory protein that accelerates cancer metastasis. And finally, from the UK - Adherence therapy can help reduce high blood pressure, according to a report published in the Journal of Human Hypertension. Researchers gave 50 hypertension patients adherence therapy--a seven week course consisting of one on one sessions with a specialized clinician. Results showed that patients given this therapy took 97% of their medications and reduced blood pressure by 14%
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Prostate Cancer Video: Cell Culture Developed Flu Vaccine Effective, Hair Loss by Age 20 May Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer, Black Heart Attack Patients More Likely to be Readmitted
(February 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - Research published ...
(February 15, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - Research published in the Lancet examines an alternate approach to developing flu vaccines. Studying over 7200 individuals, researchers found that a cell-culture derived flu vaccine was equally as effective as currently available egg-derived vaccines. This alternate approach could enable manufacturers to produce more vaccine with less likelihood of problems. From France - Early hair loss may be connected to risk of prostate cancer, according to a report published in the Annals of Oncology. Comparing nearly 400 prostate cancer patients to over 280 controls, researchers found that men who had started balding at age 20 were 2x more likely to develop prostate cancer. And finally, from Boston - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a racial disparity in hospital readmission rates. Researchers found that black patients were 13% more likely than whites to be readmitted following hospitalization for heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia.
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ALS Video: Smoking Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease, Fiber Intake May Lower Risk of Death, Obesity Connected to Fatal Heart Disease
(February 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Smoking increases ...
(February 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Smoking increases risk of ALS, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology. Results of a meta analysis covering over 1 million individuals found that current smokers had 42% increased risk of developing the neurological disease while former smokers had a 44% increased risk. From Maryland - Fiber may reduce risk of death, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying data on over 370,000 men and women, researchers found that those who consumed the most daily fiber had 22% reduced risk of death when compared with those who consumed the least. And finally, from Scotland - Obesity is a risk factor for fatal heart disease in itself, according to a report published in Heart. Researchers studied over 6,000 middle aged men for 15 years. They found that, even after correcting for risk factors such as age and smoking history, obesity was associated with 75% increased risk of death from heart disease
