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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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Poor Outcomes for Certain Depressed Patients, Connection Between Education and Heart Failure, Laparoscopic Operation May Cause Infections in Some Patients (Week in Review)
(December 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Patients with ...
(December 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Patients with depression who also exhibit psychotic-like symptoms are more likely to have poor outcomes, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Studying over 4000 patients with depression, researchers found that those who heard voices or suffered from paranoia were less likely to respond to treatment. From Denmark - Low education levels may increase risk of heart failure, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Following over 18, 000 people for up to 30 years, researchers found that those who had been educated for over 10 years had 39% reduced risk of being hospitalized for heart failure when compared to those educated less than 8 years. And finally, from Rochester - Laparoscopic operations may not be safe for certain patients, according to research published in the Annals of Surgery. Researchers studied over 40,000 appendectomies and found that certain risk factors such as older age or being a smoker raised risk of deep abdominal infections during the operation.
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Three Drug Chemo Shows Success Against Multiple Myeloma, Heart Attack and Alzheimer's Disease Share Genes, No Need to Discontinue Clopidogrel Before Endarterectomy
(December 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A new ...
(December 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - A new drug combination shows success in treating multiple myeloma, according to a report presented at the American Society of Hematology meeting. Researchers administered a combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone in 31 multiple myeloma patients. Results showed an immediate response to the three drug combo, with all patients achieving a 50% reduction of their disease. From Italy - According to a report published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, heart attacks and Alzheimer's disease share common genes. Studying 1800 people, researchers found a common genetic disposition associated with both heart attacks and Alzheimer's. And finally, from Minneapolis - Discontinuing clopidogrel prior to carotid endarterectomy may be unnecessary, according to a report published in the Annals of Vascular Surgery. Studying 260 patients who underwent endarterectomy, researchers found that patients who were allowed to continue taking anti-platelet therapy prior to surgery had no increased risk of bleeding complications.
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Silencing Gene May Prevent Heart Disease in Diabetics, Purple Fruits and Green Tea Protect Against Alzhiemer's Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery May Raise Risk of Infection in Some (Video)
(December 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Silencing a ...
(December 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Silencing a certain gene may prevent heart disease in diabetic patients, according to a report published in the Journal of Translational Medicine. Researchers found that silencing the TLR4 gene in mouse models with diabetes resulted in the prevention of hyperglycaemic cardiac apoptosis From Manchester - Research published in the Archives of Toxicology finds that purple fruits and green tea may may protect against Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that certain toxins in the body, known as hydroxyl radicals, play a role in degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. However, brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, purple fruits and green tea in particular, contain iron chelators which prevent the body from producing these toxins. And finally, from Rochester - Laparoscopic operations may not be safe for certain patients, according to research published in the Annals of Surgery. Researchers studied over 40,000 appendectomies and found that certain risk factors such as older age or being a smoker raised risk of deep abdominal infections during the operation.
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Low Education May Increase Heart Failure Risk, Genetic Mutation Associated with Inherited ALS, Vitamin D Levels Affect Frailty in Elderly Individuals (Video)
(December 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Low education ...
(December 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Low education levels may increase risk of heart failure, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Following over 18, 000 people for up to 30 years, researchers found that those who had been educated for over 10 years had 39% reduced risk of being hospitalized for heart failure when compared to those educated less than 8 years. From Bethesda - Research published in Neuron identifies a genetic mutation associated with ALS. Researchers studied a family suffering from ALS, and found a common mutation in the VCP protein that led to their inherited disease. And finally, from Minnesota - A new report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism examines how vitamin D levels in the elderly affect frailty. Studying over 6300 elderly women, researchers found that both lower and higher levels of vitamin D were associated with increased likelihood of frailty.
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Biomarker Linked to Heart Disease and All Cause Death, Low Dose Aspirin May Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening, Mental Illness Greatly Ups Suicide Risk (Video)
(December 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Dallas - Research published ...
(December 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Dallas - Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a biomarker associated with heart disease and death. Researchers studied over 3500 individuals, finding that the presence of cardiac troponin T increased risk of heart disease and risk of all-cause death. From Germany - A new report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association outlines a method to improving colorectal cancer screening. Researchers studied nearly 2000 patients, and found that fecal occult blood tests had increased sensitivity among those who regularly took low dose aspirin prior to taking the test. And finally, from the UK - Severe mental illness significantly raises risk of suicide, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Studying nearly 3,000 patients with mental illnesses, researchers found that those with conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder were 12x more likely to commit suicide in the first year following their diagnosis.
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Dialysis Video: Early Dialysis May Be Deadly, Depression With Psychotic Symptoms May Make Treatment Difficult, High Blood Pressure More Likely Among Black Women
(December 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Starting dialysis ...
(December 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Starting dialysis too early may be dangerous, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers studied nearly 26,000 dialysis patients, finding that early dialysis offered no survival benefit and increased patient's risk of death. From Boston - Patients with depression who also exhibit psychotic-like symptoms are more likely to have poor outcomes, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Studying over 4000 patients with depression, researchers found that those who heard voices or suffered from paranoia were less likely to respond to treatment. And finally, from Michigan - Research published in Hypertension examines the relationship between gender, race and high blood pressure. Researchers studied over 3400 individuals for 20 years, finding that African Americans, and black women in particular, were at increased risk of developing high blood pressure .
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New Gene May Be Linked to Childhood Cancer, How Jet Lag Affects Brain, Cell Irregularity May Be Connected to Autism (Week in Review)
(December 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published ...
(December 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Research published in Nature identifies a new gene associated with neuroblastoma. Comparing DNA samples of over 2200 neuroblastoma patients to nearly 6100 controls, researchers found a strong association between the childhood cancer and the LMO1 gene. From Berkeley - In research published online in the Public Library of Science ONE, jet-lag was found to have lasting effects on mammalian brains. Subjecting hamsters to 6 hour time shifts, researchers found that not only did they suffer from learning difficulties, but they also had half the new hippocampal neurons compared to controls. And finally, from California - Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds a cell irregularity in children with autism. Comparing children with autism to healthy controls, researchers found that the autism patients were more likely to have mitochondria dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA abnormalities.
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Sleep Apnea May Lead to Heart Disease, Miscarriage Raises Heart Attack Risk, How Diet During Pregnancy Affect's Child's Brain (Week in Review)
(December 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Sleep apnea ...
(December 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Sleep apnea raises risk of aggressive heart disease, according to a report presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting. Comparing a sample of obese patients with sleep apnea to obese patients without the condition, researchers found that the sleep apnea patients had more non-calcified ('bad') plaque in their arteries. From Germany - Recurrent miscarriage greatly increases risk of heart attack, according to a report published in Heart. Studying over 11,000 women, researchers found that each miscarriage raised risk of heart attack by 40%, and that recurrent miscarriage raised risk by 5x. And finally, from Colorado - A mother's diet during pregnancy affects her child's brain and taste for food, according to a report published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Results of a study on mice showed that the odors experienced in the womb affected brain development of the fetus, sensitizing the child to those particular smells and flavors.
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Blood Vessel Dysfunction Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Genetic Variation May Be Connected to Heart Disease, Diet During Pregnancy Affects Child's Taste and Sense of Smell (Video)
(December 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - A new ...
(December 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - A new report published in Circulation Research finds a connection between a blood vessel dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that the nitric oxide deficiency in the endothelium primarily connected to heart disease also led to increased production of the base material for amyloid plaques. From North Carolina - Scientists have identified a new genetic variation linked to heart disease, according to a report published PLoS Genetics. Studying over 100 blood samples, researchers observed a genetic variation that affected a person's ability to produce a certain type of RNA that limit age-related diseases like heart disease. And finally, from Colorado - A mother's diet during pregnancy affects her child's brain and taste for food, according to a report published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Results of a study on mice showed that the odors experienced in the womb affected brain development of the fetus, sensitizing the child to those particular smells and flavors.
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Multiple Miscarriages Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Pesticides Linked to Dementia, New Neuroblastoma Gene Found (Video)
(December 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Recurrent miscarriage ...
(December 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Recurrent miscarriage greatly increases risk of heart attack, according to a report published in Heart. Studying over 11,000 women, researchers found that each miscarriage raised risk of heart attack by 40%, and that recurrent miscarriage raised risk by 5x. From France - Pesticide exposure may be associated with dementia, according to a report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers studied over 600 vineyard workers, finding a link between low scores on cognitive tests and long term pesticide exposure. And finally, from Philadelphia - Research published in Nature identifies a new gene associated with neuroblastoma. Comparing DNA samples of over 2200 neuroblastoma patients to nearly 6100 controls, researchers found a strong association between the childhood cancer and the LMO1 gene.
