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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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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Protects Liver, BPA Linked to Infertility, Kidney Transplants Increasing Among Elderly (Video)
(October 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Saudi Arabia - Extra ...
(October 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Saudi Arabia - Extra virgin olive oil protects the liver, according to a report published in Nutrition and Metabolism. Results of an animal study showed that consumption of extra virgin olive oil increased antioxidant enzyme activity consequently reducing oxidative stress on the liver. From California - BPA exposure may have an effect on semen quality, according to a report published in Fertility and Sterility. Studying over 500 factory workers, researchers found that men with the highest urine BPA levels had up to 4x increased risk of poor semen quality. And finally, from Germany - Research published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology finds an increase in kidney transplants among elderly patients. Researchers found that elderly patients with kidney failure were twice as likely to get a transplant in 2006 when compared to 1995.
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Crizotinib Video: New Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise, Green Tea May Not Prevent Breast Cancer, Pop Linked to Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
(October 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new ...
(October 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new lung cancer drug shows considerable promise in reducing symptoms, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied the effects of crizotinib on 82 lung cancer patients, finding that the drug reduced tumor size in 47 patients and stopped tumor growth in 27. From Japan - A new report published in Breast Cancer Research describes how green tea does not in fact protect against breast cancer. Results of a large population study found no difference in breast cancer risk between women who drank less than cup of green tea a week and those who drank over 10 per week. And finally, from Boston - Pop has been linked to diabetes and metabolic syndrome in research published in Diabetes Care. Results of a meta-anaylsis covering over 300,000 people found that drinking up to two sugary drinks a day increased risk of type 2 diabetes by 26% and metabolic syndrome by 20%.
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Colorectal Cancer Video: Lifestyle May Prevent Colorectal Cancer, Aspirin Reduces Prostate Cancer Death Risk, Obese Children and Heart Disease
(October 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Research published ...
(October 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Research published in the British Medical Journal examines lifestyle changes that may prevent colorectal cancer. In a study of over 55,000 adult men and women, researchers found that low alcohol consumption, no smoking, regular physical exercise, and having a healthy weight and diet all significantly reduced colorectal cancer occurrence. From Sam Diego - According to a report presented at the meeting for the American Society for Radiation Oncology, aspirin use may reduce risk of death from prostate cancer. Researchers studied over 5000 prostate cancer patients and found that aspirin use in addition to radiation therapy reduced risk of dying from the disease from 10% to 4%. And finally, from Montreal - Obese children demonstrate heart disease symptoms, according to a report presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress. Researchers compared over 60 obese children to 55 healthy controls, finding that the obese children had stiffened blood vessels--an early sign of heart disease typically seen in middle aged adults.
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Alzheimer's Disease Video: Heavy Midlife Smoking Linked to Dementia, Frequency of Endoscopy Complications, Statins May Reduce Risk of Seizures
(October 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - Heavy midlife ...
(October 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - Heavy midlife smoking raises risk of Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Studying over 21,000 individuals, researchers found that heavy smoking in middle age was associated with a 2x increased risk of Alzheimer's disease 20 years later in life. From Boston - Endoscopy complications are more frequent than previously thought, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied over 6,300 endoscopies and 11,000 colonoscopies, and found that a significant amount of hospitalizations and ER visits realted to endoscopy occurred in the following 14 days. And finally, from British Columbia - Statins may prevent seizures in people with heart disease, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied 2400 elderly individuals, finding that those who were taking statins for heart disease had a 35% reduced risk of being diagnosed with epilepsy.
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Potential New Depression Treatment, Boosting Broccoli's Cancer Fighting Properties, Tylenol Recall Due to Musty Odor (Week in Review)
(October 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research ...
(October 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research published in Science Translational Medicine examines a possible new treatment for depression. Researchers studied the brain protein p11--a protein that plays a vital role in feelings of reward and pleasure. They found that disabling p11 in mice led to depression like behavior, and that restoring the protein resulted in a reversal of these symptoms. From Illinois - A new report published in Food & Function examines the cancer fighting properties of broccoli. Researchers found that the cancer fighting agent in broccoli, known as sulforaphane, is released by bacteria found in the gut. This discovery will enable scientists to enhance the bacteria's activity, hopefully boosting broccoli's cancer fighting abilities And finally, from New Jersey - Tylenol is being voluntarily recalled by Johnson and Johnson. Nearly 130,000 bottles of the adult, eight hour caplets are being recalled due to musty odor. This tylenol recall is the second in the past year due to the same problem.
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Heart Disease Video: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gene Found, Service Dogs Help Autistic Children, Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer with Statins (Week in Review)
(October 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research published ...
(October 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research published in PLoS Genetics identifies a gene connected to severe heart disease. Studying over 5500 individuals, researchers found a protein gene HSPB7 that was associated with an almost 50% increased risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. From Montreal - Dogs can help children with autism spectrum disorders ease their anxiety, according to a report published in Psychoneuroendocrinology. Researchers measured the stress and anxiety levels of 42 children with ASD before and after the introduction of a service dog into their family. Results showed a significant drop in stress levels following the dogs arrival. And finally, from Texas - Statins may reduce risk of colorectal cancer, according to a report presented at the American College of Gastroenterology meeting. Results of a meta analysis found that long term statin use resulted in a 12% reduced risk of colorectal cancer.
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Broccoli's Cancer Fighting Properties, CT Scan Preferences for ER Patients, Blood Test for Chronic Kidney Disease
(October 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - A new ...
(October 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - A new report published in Food & Function examines the cancer fighting properties of broccoli. Researchers found that the cancer fighting agent in broccoli, known as sulforaphane, is released by bacteria found in the gut. This discovery will enable scientists to enhance the bacteria's activity, hopefully boosting broccoli's cancer fighting abilities. From Philadelphia - ER patients prefer to discuss pros and cons of CT scan before undergoing radiation exposure, according to a report published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Studying nearly 400 ER patients, researchers found that almost 75% thought having their condition accurately diagnosed was more important than any radiation risk CT posed, however, 68% prefered to discuss with their doctor the risks and benefits before undergoing the test. And finally, from Massachusetts - A new blood test may predict chronic kidney disesae, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Reseachers found 3 biomarkers in the blood that accurately predicted CKD risk among over 2300 patients studied.
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Gene Connected to Severe Heart Disease, Guidelines to Reduce Recurrent Stroke, Dialysis Patients Better Off With Social Support
(October 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research published ...
(October 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - Research published in PLoS Genetics identifies a gene connected to severe heart disease. Studying over 5500 individuals, researchers found a protein gene HSPB7 that was associated with an almost 50% increased risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. From Texas - New guidelines for preventing recurrent stroke are published in the journal Stroke. The guidelines, released by the American Heart Association, emphasize the importance of treating metabolic syndrome and undergoing angioplasty in order to prevent stroke survivors from suffering another event. And finally, from France - Dialysis patients survive longer when they have social support, according to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Examining data on over 32,000 dialysis patients, researchers found that those with little support from family or friends were more likely to suffer poor quality of life, disobey doctor's orders, and die during the study period.
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Depression Video: Possible New Treatment for Depression, Dogs May Ease Anxiety in Children with Autism, Gene Identified Connected to Alcoholism
(October 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research ...
(October 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research published in Science Translational Medicine examines a possible new treatment for depression. Researchers studied the brain protein p11--a protein that plays a vital role in feelings of reward and pleasure. They found that disabling p11 in mice led to depression like behavior, and that restoring the protein resulted in a reversal of these symptoms. From Montreal - Dogs can help children with autism spectrum disorders ease their anxiety, according to a report published in Psychoneuroendocrinology. Researchers measured the stress and anxiety levels of 42 children with ASD before and after the introduction of a service dog into their family. Results showed a significant drop in stress levels following the dogs arrival. And finally, from North Carolina - Scientists have identified a gene connected to alcoholism, according to a report published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. Studying siblings of alcoholic parents, researchers found a gene variant CYP2E1 that was associated with sensitivity to alcohol.
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Vitamin B12 May Stave Off Alzheimer's, Fenretinide Protects Against Age Related Macular Degeneration, Tylenol Recall
(October 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Vitamin B12 ...
(October 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Vitamin B12 may stave off Alzheimer's disease, according to a report published in Neurology. Studying nearly 300 elderly individuals, researchers found that each increase in vitamin B12 levels in the blood was associated with a decrease in risk of Alzheimer's disease. From New York - A drug derived from vitamin A may help stop AMD, according to a report presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Researchers studied the effects of fenretinide on over 200 dry AMD patients. They found that the drug effectively stopped progression of the disease, though it was unable to halt further destruction of already affected cells. And finally, from New Jersey - Tylenol is being voluntarily recalled by Johnson and Johnson. Nearly 130,000 bottles of the adult, eight hour caplets are being recalled due to musty odor. This tylenol recall is the second in the past year due to the same problem.
