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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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Possible New Heart Disease Target, Children with Heart Defects More Likely to Suffer Anxiety, PTSD Raises Risk of Heart Disease, Death (Video)
(November 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Research presented ...
(November 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Research presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions identifies a possible new target for heart disease. Results of an animal study showed that 'miR765' deactivated certain proteins that help the heart function best, making the microRNA a potential target for treating heart disease and heart failure. From Norway - Children with congenital heart defects are at raised risk of anxiety, according to a report published in Acta Paediatrica. Studying nearly 200 children, researchers found that those with a severe heart defect had 2x increased risk of anxiety at 18 months old. 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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Breast Cancer Video: Genetic Variation Associated with Eye Cancer, Yearly Mammography Screening for Women with Family History of Breast Cancer, Stem Cells to Treat Heart Disease
(November 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research ...
(November 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a genetic variation associated with the most common form of eye cancer. Researchers found a gene called GNA11 in more than 40% of uvela melanoma tumors studied. 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. And finally, from Chicago - Stem cells may be used to treat heart disease, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers studied nearly 30 heart disease patients at risk of amputation, finding that those who received stem cell treatment had a 50% lower amputation rate when compared to controls.
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Breast Cancer Video: New Target in Treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Secondhand Smoke May Lead to Hearing Loss, Fat Outside Arteries Linked to Heart Disease
(November 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Berlin - Research presented ...
(November 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Berlin - Research presented at the Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics identifies a possible new target for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer. Researchers found that using compounds to interrupt the signaling processes of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) reduced TNBC cells by as much as 91%. 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 Cincinnati - Research presented at the lectureship for Vascular Biology: Emerging Concepts in Vascular Diseases finds that fat outside of the arteries raises risk of heart disease. Results of an animal study found that the fat around the outside of the arteries results in fatty buildup inside of the arteries, increasing one's risk of both heart attack and stroke.
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Blood Test For Heart Failure, Stress Levels of Surgeons, No Atrial Fibrillation Benefit From Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements (Video)
(November 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - A new ...
(November 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - A new blood test may be able to predict heart failure in older adults without symptoms, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In a study of over 4,000 elderly adults with no symptoms of heart failure, researchers found that low levels of troponin T in the blood helped predict risk heart failure and cardiovascular death. 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 Pennsylvania - Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not improve symptoms of atrial fibrillation, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studying nearly 700 individuals with atrial fibrillation, researchers found that high dose omega-3 supplementation did not reduce recurrence of symptoms.
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Lung Cancer Tests Prompts Smokers to Quit, Heat Attack Deaths Attributed to Undetected Hypertension, Research Questions Immediate Clamping of Umbilical Cord (Week in Review)
(November 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Giving smokers ...
(November 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Giving smokers a genetic test to assess lung cancer risk appears to motivate them to quit, according to a report presented at conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research. Researchers gave over 50 smokers a gene based test to assess their risk of developing lung cancer, finding that nearly one third of participants quit smoking six months following the test From the UK - Undiagnosed hypertension raises risk of heart attack death, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Examining records from 2006-2008, researchers found a strong connection between undetected high blood pressure and heart attack deaths. And finally, from the UK - A new report published in the British Medical Journal questions immediate clamping of the umbilical cord after birth. Obstetrics experts argue that clamping the still-functioning cord immediately after birth is an unnecessary and unproven intervention, one that may cause harm to the baby.
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World Becoming More Unhealthy than Healthy, Vitamins C and E Do Not Prevent Cataract Formation, Research Disputes Connection Between Cholesterol and Dementia (Week in Review)
(November 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - An editorial ...
(November 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - An editorial published in The Lancet urges governments and aid agencies to pay more attention to four primary chronic diseases: cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. The author's argue that these diseases are the number 1 killer in both the developed and developing world, and left uncontrolled, will overwhelm already weakened health systems and result in a world where the unhealthy outnumber the healthy. From Boston - Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology finds that vitamins C and E have no protective effect against cataracts. Researchers studied over 11,000 healthy men for 8 years, finding that long term supplementation with vitamins C and E had no preventive effect against cataract formation. And finally, from Baltimore - New research published in Neurology argues that middle age cholesterol levels do not raise risk of dementia. Researchers studied nearly 1,500 women for 32 years, finding no connection between mid-life cholesterol and the development of Alzheimer's disease later in life.
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Yoga Reduces Anxiety and Improves Mood, Novel Urine Test for Acute Kidney Injury, ADHD Rates Rising (Video)
(November 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Yoga can ...
(November 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Yoga can reduce anxiety, according to a report published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers randomized nearly 40 people to take part in a yoga or walking regimen. They found that yoga released a chemical in the brain known as GABA that reduced patient's anxiety and improved their mood. From Seattle - A new urine test may be able to detect acute kidney injury, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology. Researchers found raised levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in the urine samples of both mice and human patients suffering from AKI. And finally, from Atlanta - According to a report published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, more and more children are being diagnosed with ADHD. Studying data from 2003-2007, researchers found a 22% relative increase in the amount of children aged 4-17 who were diagnosed with ADHD.
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Breakthrough Into Pneumonia and Meningitis, NICU Rates Not High Enough Among Tiny Babies, Middle Age Cholesterol Levels Not Linked to Dementia (Video)
(November 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(November 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in PLoS Pathogens describes a breakthrough in the fight against pneumonia and meningitis. For the first time, researchers discovered how the immune system responds to the pathogen caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a discovery that provides hope for a potential vaccine. From Atlanta - Not all babies with a low birth weight are being admitted to the NICU, according to a report released by the CDC. Researchers studied live births among 19 states, finding that only 77% of babies under 3.3 lbs were admitted to the NICU, well short of 90% targets. And finally, from Baltimore - New research published in Neurology argues that middle age cholesterol levels do not raise risk of dementia. Researchers studied nearly 1,500 women for 32 years, finding no connection between mid-life cholesterol and the development of Alzheimer's disease later in life.
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Global Importance of Controlling Four Chronic Diseases, Gene Discovery Predicts Outcome of AML, No Need for Immediate Clamping of Umbilical Cord
(November 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - An editorial ...
(November 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - An editorial published in The Lancet urges governments and aid agencies to pay more attention to four primary chronic diseases: cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes. The author's argue that these diseases are the number 1 killer in both the developed and developing world, and left uncontrolled, will overwhelm already weakened health systems and result in a world where the unhealthy outnumber the healthy. From St. Louis - Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a gene that may predict poor outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Studying almost 300 AML patients, researchers found that those with the genetic mutation DNMT3A survived a median of one year following their diagnosis. And finally, from the UK - A new report published in the British Medical Journal questions immediate clamping of the umbilical cord after birth. Obstetrics experts argue that clamping the still-functioning cord immediately after birth is an unnecessary and unproven intervention, one that may cause harm to the baby.
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Blood Pressure Video: Undiagnosed High Blood Pressure and Heart Attack Death, Improving Adherence Among HIV Patients, Obese Kids Likely to Be Obese As Adults
(November 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Undiagnosed ...
(November 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Undiagnosed hypertension raises risk of heart attack death, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Examining records from 2006-2008, researchers found a strong connection between undetected high blood pressure and heart attack deaths. From British Columbia - According to a report published in The Lancet, text messaging can ensure greater treatment adherence among HIV patients. Researchers randomized over 500 HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy to receive regular follow up text messages regarding their health or standard care. Results showed that the text messages improved adherence rates by 12%. And finally, from North Carolina - Adolescent obesity significantly raises likelihood of adult obesity, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studying 9000 individuals for 13 years, researchers found that 70% of those who were severely obese between 12-21 years old remained severely obese in adulthood.
