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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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Effectiveness of H1N1 Vaccine, Chemo Combination Improves Head and Neck Cancer Survival, Schools Frequently Fail to Diagnose Depression (Video)
(January 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From France - According to ...
(January 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From France - According to a report published in PLoS Medicine, the H1N1 vaccine was effective in the 2009-2010 flu season. Studying data from seven countries, researchers found that one dose of the H1N1 vaccine resulted in good protection against the infection. From Boston - A new chemotherapy combination improves survival among head and neck cancer patients, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Researchers studied over 500 head and neck cancer patients, finding that adding docetaxel to the standard chemotherapy regimen of cisplatin, and fluorouracil reduced risk of death from the disease by 26%. From Chicago - Research published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry examines how university's fail to diagnose depressed students. Studying over 1600 students, researchers found that 1 in 4 or 5 students who presented to a school health center with a cold were actually depressed, though they were not diagnosed because the centers do not screen for depression
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Too Much TV May Harm Heart, Prevalence of AMD in US, Sugar Heavy Diet in Teenage Years Linked to Heart Disease (Video)
(January 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Watching ...
(January 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Watching too much television may lead to heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Studying over 4500 adults, researchers found that those who spent over four hours a day watching TV were more than two times more likely to suffer a cardiac event. From Wisconsin - A new report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology examines the prevalence of AMD in the US. Researchers studied over 7000 adults, finding that prevalence of AMD among Americans aged 40 and older dropped from 9.4% in 1994 to 6.5% in 2008. And finally, from Atlanta - Teenagers with a sugar-heavy diet are at increased risk of heart disease later in life, according to a report published in Circulation. Researchers studied over 2100 teenagers, finding that those who had the highest levels of sugar in their diet had poor cholesterol and triglyceride profiles--an aspect that raises risk of heart disease.
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Two Doses of Chickenpox Vaccine Protects Kids, Discovery May Improve Bone Marrow Transplants, Obesity Increases Risk of Death From H1N1 (Week in Review)
(January 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - A new ...
(January 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - A new report published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases outlines the most effective method at preventing childhood chickenpox.. Comparing 71 childhood cases of chickenpox to over 140 controls, researchers found that children who received two doses of vaccine had 95% lower risk of contracting the disease. From California - Research published in Cell Stem Cell outlines a discovery that may improve bone marrow transplants. Scientists identified a molecule that prevents stem cells from leaving the bone marrow and entering the blood stream. Developing a drug that stops this molecule could improve the efficiency of bone marrow transplants. And finally, from Minnesota - Obesity increases death risk in H1N1 patients, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Studying 500 H1N1 patients, researchers found extreme obesity raised risk of death from H1N1 by nearly 3x.
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TB Recovery Bolstered by Vitamin D, Exercise May Help Prostate Cancer Patients Live Longer, Stem Cells Successfully Treat AML and HIV (Week in Review)
(January 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Vitamin D ...
(January 8, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Vitamin D may speed recovery from tuberculosis, according to a report published in the Lancet. Studying 146 TB patients, researchers found that those given vitamin D cleared TB bacteria from their lungs quicker than those given placebo. From Boston - According to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, exercise may reduce risk of death among prostate cancer patients. Studying over 2700 prostate cancer patients for 18 years, researchers found that men who took part in weekly vigorous activity had a 61% reduced risk of death from the disease. And finally, from Germany - Stem cells may be effective against HIV, according to a report published in Blood. Researchers conducted a stem cell transplantation on one man with both HIV and acute myeloid leukemia. They successfully treated the patient's AML, while, after 4 years, the man's HIV has not yet returned.
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High Fat and Cholesterol Diet Linked to Breast Cancer, ADHD My Be Caused by Faulty Off Switch in Brain, Tomatoes May Help Prevent Vascular Disease (Video)
(Jaunary 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to ...
(Jaunary 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to a report published in the American Journal of Pathology, high fat and cholesterol in the diet is connected to breast cancer. Studying mice, researchers found that rodents fed a Western diet high in elevated fats and cholesterol were more likely to develop mammary tumors. From the UK - A report published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry provides new insight into ADHD. Results of MRI scans found that children with ADHD have difficulty concentrating because of a faulty 'off-switch' in the brain that prevents the mind from wandering. And finally, from Japan - Tomatoes may play a role in preventing vascular disease, according to research published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. Scientists found that tomatoes contain a nutrient that fights against dyslipidemia, a condition that can lead to heart disease
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Stem Cell Discovery May Improve Bone Marrow Transplants, Exercise May Reduce Death Among Prostate Cancer Patients, Obesity Raises H1N1 Death Risk (Video)
(January 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Research published ...
(January 6, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - Research published in Cell Stem Cell outlines a discovery that may improve bone marrow transplants. Scientists identified a molecule that prevents stem cells from leaving the bone marrow and entering the blood stream. Developing a drug that stops this molecule could improve the efficiency of bone marrow transplants. From Boston - According to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, exercise may reduce risk of death among prostate cancer patients. Studying over 2700 prostate cancer patients for 18 years, researchers found that men who took part in weekly vigorous activity had a 61% reduced risk of death from the disease. And finally, from Minnesota - Obesity increases death risk in H1N1 patients, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Studying 500 H1N1 patients, researchers found extreme obesity raised risk of death from H1N1 by nearly 3x.
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Vitamin D May Help TB Patients Recover Quickly, Two Doses of Chickenpox Vaccine Works Best, Speed of Walk May Predict Survival in Elderly (Video)
(January 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Vitamin D ...
(January 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From London - Vitamin D may speed recovery from tuberculosis, according to a report published in the Lancet. Studying 146 TB patients, researchers found that those given vitamin D cleared TB bacteria from their lungs quicker than those given placebo. From Connecticut - A new report published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases outlines the most effective method at preventing childhood chickenpox.. Comparing 71 childhood cases of chickenpox to over 140 controls, researchers found that children who received two doses of vaccine had 95% lower risk of contracting the disease. And finally, from Pittsburgh - Walking speed may be a predictor of death among elderly patients, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Results of a meta-analysis found that gait speed was significantly associated with survival; the faster a patient walked, the longer they were expected to live.
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Preventing Concussed Athletes From Returning to Play Too Soon, Teen Use of Marijuana, Stem Cells Successfully Treat HIV and AML in One Man (Video)
(January 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - A report ...
(January 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From California - A report published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine examines how to prevent concussed athletes from returning to play too soon. Studying 544 concussions, researchers found that athletes who received computerized neuropsychological testing were less likely to return to play within a week. From Washington - Teen use of marijuana has increased, according to a report released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The institute's report, which has been monitoring teens for over 30 years, found that 1 in 7 eighth graders, 1in 4 tenth graders, and 1 in 3 seniors smoked marijuana in 2010. And finally, from Germany - Stem cells may be effective against HIV, according to a report published in Blood. Researchers conducted a stem cell transplantation on one man with both HIV and acute myeloid leukemia. They successfully treated the patient's AML, while, after 4 years, the man's HIV has not yet returned.
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Vaccinating Pregnant Women Against the Flu Protects Child, Gene For Congenital Heart Defect, Reading Helps Mothers Bond with Child In NICU (Week in Review)
(January 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Influenza immunization ...
(January 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Influenza immunization while pregnant protects the child early in life, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers found that the flu shot in pregnant women was 90% effective at preventing their child from being hospitalized with the flu in the first 6 months of life. From New Jersey - Research published in Nature Genetics finds a gene associated with a congenital heart defect. Studying 26 patients with a certain congenital heart defect, researchers found that 17 of these patients had a mutated version of the gene CCDC40 And finally, from Montreal - Research published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics examines how to help mothers bond with their children while in the NICU. Studying 120 families, researchers found that reading to the newborn while in the NICU gave mothers important bonding time with their child and gave them a sense of intimacy and normalcy
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Flu Vaccine in Pregnant Women Protects Child, Brain Tumor Discovery Sheds Light on Possible Treatment Problems, Helping Mothers Bond with Their Children in the NICU (Video)
(December 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Influenza immunization ...
(December 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Influenza immunization while pregnant protects the child early in life, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers found that the flu shot in pregnant women was 90% effective at preventing their child from being hospitalized with the flu in the first 6 months of life. From Florida - Research published in Cancer Cell identifies a cell that may predict response to therapy among brain tumor patients. Studying mice, researchers discovered that the origin for the most common brain tumor, glioma, is not in the neural stem cells. This discovery indicates that stem cell therapy may not be effective in treating brain tumors. And finally, from Montreal - Research published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics examines how to help mothers bond with their children while in the NICU. Studying 120 families, researchers found that reading to the newborn while in the NICU gave mothers important bonding time with their child and gave them a sense of intimacy and normalcy
