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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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Sleep Apnea Linked To Aggressive Heart Disease, Belly Fat Raises Risk of Osteoporosis in Women, Scientist Find Cell Irregularities in Children with Autism (Video)
(Novmeber 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Sleep apnea ...
(Novmeber 30, 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 Boston - Excess belly fat raises risk of osteoporosis in women, according to a report presented at the Radiological Society of North America meeting. Researchers studied 50 postmenopausal women, finding a link between increased abdominal fat and decreased bone mineral density. 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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Effects Of Jet-lag, Treating Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Antibiotic Production With E. Coli (Video)
(Nov 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Berkeley - In research ...
(Nov 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) 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. From Japan - A new treatment for sudden sensorineural hearing loss has the potential to help the 40,000 people diagnosed with the condition annually. Research published in BMC Medicine showed that the topical application of insulin-like growth factor 1, resulted in hearing improvements in over half of patients. And finally, from Massachusetts - The antibiotic Erythromycin A has for the first time been completely produced using E. coli as a host; according to research in the journal Chemistry and Biology. This antibiotic is often given to patients allergic to penicillin and is a useful tool against the ever growing number of antibiotic resistant organisms.
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High Cholesterol And Cognition, New Biopsy Technology, Personalized Cancer Treatment Vaccine (video)
(Nov 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - A diet ...
(Nov 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - A diet consistently high in cholesterol may cause physiological effects similar to those seen in Alzheimer's disease. In research published in Molecular Cellular Neuroscience, rats were fed a cholesterol enriched diet. When compared to controls the high cholesterol group, suffered memory impairment, inflammation, and higher levels of beta-amyloid; signs which are also typically seen in Alzheimer's disease. From Illinois - A new imaging technique could dramatically speed up cancer biopsies. This new technique uses laser light to distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells. The result is a colour coded image, red for cancer cells, blue for healthy cells; with clearly defined boundaries. The article, appearing in the journal Cancer Research, states that the identification of the cells is done in less than 5 minutes, with a 99% confidence. From New Hampshire - In an article published in Clinical Cancer Research, researchers were able to create a vaccine from cancer patients' own cells to help eliminate further microscopic tumors. After undergoing surgery to remove tumors that had spread from the colon to liver, the patients were given a vaccine made from there own dendritic cells, primed with proteins from their tumors. In those that developed an immune response, over 60% were tumor free in the 5 year follow up period.
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Passive Smoking Kills Over Half a Million People Yearly, Heart Disease Risk for Children with High BMI, Metformin May Fight Alzheimer's Disease (Video)
(November 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - Passive smoking ...
(November 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - Passive smoking kills over 600,000 people annually worldwide, according to a report published in the Lancet. The report, released by the WHO, found that 603,000 people per year die due to passive smoking, while 165,000 of these deaths are children. From the UK - According to a report published in the British Medical Journal, high BMI in childhood raises risk of heart disease in adolescence. Studying over 5200 children, researchers found that those with a high BMI between 9 and 12 years old were more likely to develop three risk factors for heart disease by age 16: hypertension, high cholesterol and high insulin levels. And finally, from the UK - Metformin may help against Alzheimer's disease, according to a report published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. In a study of mice, researchers found that metformin counteracted structural changes in the Tau protein that are believed to be the primary cause of the Alzheimer's.
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Biomarker Associated with Deadly Blood Clots, Rising Temperatures Increase Hospitalizations Among Children, Late Diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Poor Outcomes (Video)
(November 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(November 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in Blood identifies biomarkers associated with fatal blood clots. Scientists identified a new molecule that impacts platelet activity, finding that certain genetic differences related to this molecule increase risk of blood clots. From the UK - Research published in Emergency Medicine Journal connects rising temperatures to hospital admissions in children. Studying almost 6,000 patients, researchers found that every 5 degree Celsius rise in temperature resulted in a 10% increase in serious injury hospital admissions among children. And finally, from the Netherlands - Late diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis increases likelihood of poor outcomes, according to a report published Arthritis & Rheumatism. Researchers studied over 1600 early arthritis patients, finding that delayed diagnosis resulted in more joint destruction and decreased chances of remission.
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HIV Video: Possible Method to Preventing HIV, Statin Therapy in Those With Abnormal Liver Function, Late Preterm Babies at Risk of Behavioral Problems
(November 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Researchers may ...
(November 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Researchers may have found a way to prevent HIV transmission, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Randomizing over 2400 HIV-negative gay men to either daily intake of antiretroviral treatment or placebo, researchers found that those who received the therapy (known as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis) had a 44% reduction of new HIV transmissions. From Greece - A new report published in The Lancet examines the benefits of statin therapy in people with abnormal liver function. Randomizing over 400 patients with abnormal liver tests to either statin therapy or no therapy at all, researchers found that those on the statins had a 68% relative reduced risk of suffering a cardiovascular event. And finally, from Michigan - Late preterm babies are more likely to develop behavioral problems later in life, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Studying data on babies born between 1983-1985, researchers found that those who were born between 34-36 weeks gestation were more likely to demonstrate emotional problems and lower levels of cognitive performance at age 6, regardless of maternal IQ or socioeconomic status.
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Depression and Diabetes, Dual Anti-platelet Therapy May Be Risky, Effectiveness of Flu Vaccine in Children (Video)
(November 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Depression can ...
(November 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Depression can be both the cause and consequence of diabetes, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studying over 65,000 women aged 50-75, researchers found that those with depression had a 17% increased risk of developing diabetes and that, after controlling for risk factors, those who had diabetes were 29% more likely to develop depression. From Atlanta - Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine examines the risk of combining clopidogrel and aspirin to prevent blood clots. Researchers studied emergency department data, finding that the dual antiplatelet therapy was significantly associated with risk of hemorrhage. And finally, from Finland - A new report published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases examines the effectiveness of influenza immunizations in children. Studying over 600 children 9-40 months old, researchers found that an inactivated flu vaccine was 66% effective against all influenzas for those under 2 years old, and 79% effective against influenza A.
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ALS Not Caused By Recurrent Head Trauma, Smoking May Lead to Hearing Loss, PTSD in Veterans Linked to Atherosclerosis, Death (Video)
(November 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas An editorial published ...
(November 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas An editorial published in Muscle and Nerve questions recent reports that ALS may be caused by head trauma. The study authors, who are experts on the disease, argue that recent studies that maintain ALS can be caused by recurrent head trauma are entirely pathological and lack scientific evidence. From Minnesota - Secondhand smoke raises risk of hearing loss, according to a report published in Tobacco Control. Studying 3300 adults, researchers found that former smokers, passive smokers and those regularly exposed to secondhand smoke were at increased risk of some degree of hearing loss And finally, from Chicago - PTSD raises risk heart disease and death among veterans, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Studying medical records of nearly 300,000 veterans, researchers found that those who suffered from PTSD had 2.4x increased risk of death from all causes, as well as a raised risk of atherosclerosis.
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Annual Mammography For Women With Family History of Breast Cancer, Blood Loss and Length of Surgery Affect Surgeon's Stress, Statin Therapy OK With Clopidogrel (Week in Review)
(November 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(November 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in The Lancet Oncology recommends annual mammography screening for women with a family history of breast cancer. Studying nearly 7000 women at intermediate familial risk, researchers found that yearly screening with mammography detected more tumors and saved lives. From Japan - A new report published in the Archives of Surgery examines how surgery impacts a surgeon's level of stress. Studying 66 surgeons, researchers found that the longer the surgery went, and the more blood loss experienced during the operation, significantly increased the surgeon's stress levels. And finally, from Chicago - According to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, statin therapy does not interfere with the effects of clopidogrel. Researchers studied over 100 patients who just underwent PCI, finding that the choice of statin therapy following the operation did not affect how the medication interacted with clopidogrel.
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Editorial Argues Head Trauma Does Not Cause ALS, COPD An Autoimmunity Problem, Statin Therapy Does Not Interfere With Clopidogrel (Video)
(Novmeber 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas An editorial published ...
(Novmeber 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas An editorial published in Muscle and Nerve questions recent reports that ALS may be caused by head trauma. The study authors, who are experts on the disease, argue that recent studies that maintain ALS can be caused by recurrent head trauma are entirely pathological and lack scientific evidence. From Spain - COPD may be an auto-immunity problem, according to a report published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Studying over 300 COPD patients, researchers found that 34% of patients had abnormal levels of auto-antibodies in their blood. And finally, from Chicago - According to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, statin therapy does not interfere with the effects of clopidogrel. Researchers studied over 100 patients who just underwent PCI, finding that the choice of statin therapy following the operation did not affect how the medication interacted with clopidogrel.
