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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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Statin Video: Violence on TV Desensitizes Teens, Vitamin D Deficiency in Common in Some At Risk of Skin Cancer, Statins Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk
(October 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - Violent television ...
(October 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - Violent television or video games may desensitize teens, according to a report published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Studying over 20 teens, researchers found that increased exposure to violent videos resulted in reduced activity of the emotional reactivity part of the brain. From California - Research published in the Archives of Dermatology links vitamin d deficiency to genetic predisposition to skin cancer. Researchers studied 41 patients with basal cell nevus syndrome--a condition that predisposes one to basal cell carcinoma. They found that 56% of these patients were vitamin D deficient. 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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Autism Video: Maternal Infections May Raise Autism Risk, Luteolin Reduces Memory Decline, Insulin Resistance and Stroke Risk (Week in Review)
(October 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A ...
(October 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A woman's immune response to viral infections during pregnancy may raise her child's risk of brain dysfunction, according to a report published in the online journal mBio. Studying mice, researchers found that infection during pregnancy affected the offspring's nervous system, an aspect that raised the child's risk of conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. From Illinois - A compound found in many vegetables reduces age related memory problems, according to a report published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers found that luteolin--a compound found in celery, peppers, carrots, and olive oil--reduced age related brain inflammation in a mouse model. And finally, from Miami - Insulin resistance may raise risk of stroke, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology. Studying over 1500 individuals, researchers found that those who were the most insulin resistant had an increased risk of stroke and a 45% raised risk of any vascular event.
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AMD Video: Safety of Intravitreal Injections, Lifestyle Impact for Women with Family History of Breast Cancer, Undiagnosed Spinal Fractures (Week in Review)
(October 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Research ...
(October 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology examines the safety of intravitreal injections for the treatment of AMD. Researchers reviewed nearly 150,000 intravitreal injections and found no increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death associated with the procedure. From Rochester - A new report published in Breast Cancer Research examines how women with a family history of breast cancer can reduce their risk of the disease. Studying over 85,000 postmenopausal women, researchers found that regular physical activity, reduced alcohol consumption and having a healthy weight lowered risk of breast cancer in women with and without a family history of the disease. And finally, from Switzerland - A new report released by the International Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that a majority of spinal fractures go undiagnosed. Researchers found that two thirds of spinal fractures are not identified and consequently go untreated, an aspect that raises an individuals risk of long term disability.
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Lung Cancer Video: Biomarker for Lung Cancer Found, Waist Circumference and Cardiovascular Risk, Yoga Reduces Fibromyalgia Symptoms
(October 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Research ...
(October 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Research published in Cancer identifies a possible biomarker for lung cancer. Researchers found a biomarker called TCF21 in over 100 lung cancers studied, an breakthrough that may lead to a screening test for the early diagnosis of the disease. From Georgia - A new report published in the International Journal of Obesity examines the effectiveness of waist circumference measurements in determining future cardiovascular risk. Researchers followed nearly 2200 children for 20 years, finding that those with the highest waist circumference were up to 6x more likely to develop metabolic syndrome later in life--a condition that drastically raises cardiovascular risk. And finally, from Oregon - Yoga reduces pain from fibromyalgia, according to a report published in PAIN. Randomizing over 50 adult women to either yoga or usual care, researchers found that the yoga group experienced significantly more improvements in pain, function, mood and fatigue.
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Blood Pressure Video: Dialysis Patients Require Individualized Goals, Vegetable Compound May Protect Memory, Frequency of Undiagnosed Spinal Fractures
(October 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New Mexico - Dialysis ...
(October 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New Mexico - Dialysis patients require individualized care, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Studying over 16,000 dialysis patients, researchers found that age and diabetes status both affected blood pressure and were thereby linked to premature death--an aspect that underlines the need for individualizing optimal blood pressure ranges for these patients. From Illinois - A compound found in many vegetables reduces age related memory problems, according to a report published in the Journal of Nutrition. Researchers found that luteolin--a compound found in celery, peppers, carrots, and olive oil--reduced age related brain inflammation in a mouse model. And finally, from Switzerland - A new report released by the International Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that a majority of spinal fractures go undiagnosed. Researchers found that two thirds of spinal fractures are not identified and consequently go untreated, an aspect that raises an individuals risk of long term disability.
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Breast Cancer Video: Lowering Breast Cancer Risk for Women with Family History, Immune Response During Pregnancy Affects Child's Brain, Dangers of Weight Loss Products
(October 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - A new ...
(October 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - A new report published in Breast Cancer Research examines how women with a family history of breast cancer can reduce their risk of the disease. Studying over 85,000 postmenopausal women, researchers found that regular physical activity, reduced alcohol consumption and having a healthy weight lowered risk of breast cancer in women with and without a family history of the disease. From New York - A woman's immune response to viral infections during pregnancy may raise her child's risk of brain dysfunction, according to a report published in the online journal mBio. Studying mice, researchers found that infection during pregnancy affected the offspring's nervous system, an aspect that raised the child's risk of conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. And finally, from Hong Kong - Research published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology warns against over the counter weight loss products. Researchers studied medical records, and found 66 cases of people poisoned by over the counter, natural slimming products.
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Stent Video: Safety of Stenting Vs. Endarterectomy, No Death Risk from Intravitreal Injections, Insulin Resistance Raises Stroke Risk
(October 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research ...
(October 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Research published in the Archives of Neurology compares carotid stenting to endarterectomy. Researchers conducted a meta analyis and found that in the first 30 days following either procedure, stenting was associated with a 65% increased risk of death or stroke. From North Carolina - Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology examines the safety of intravitreal injections for the treatment of AMD. Researchers reviewed nearly 150,000 intravitreal injections and found no increased risk of heart attack, stroke or death associated with the procedure. And finally, from Miami - Insulin resistance may raise risk of stroke, according to a report published in the Archives of Neurology. Studying over 1500 individuals, researchers found that those who were the most insulin resistant had an increased risk of stroke and a 45% raised risk of any vascular event.
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Brain Cell Mitochondria Ejected in Parkinson's Patients, X-rays And Leukemia, Morphine Recommended Over Codeine
(Oct 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published ...
(Oct 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published in Science Translational Medicine sheds new light on the causes of Parkinson's disease. Studying nearly 200 tissue samples from deceased Parkinson's patients, researchers found a particular set of genes that cause the brain cells to abandon their energy producing mechanism--the mitochondria. From California - X rays have been linked to childhood leukemia, according to a report published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers studied over 800 children with leukemia, finding that those with acute lymphoid leukemia were 2x more likely to have been exposed to three or more x rays when compared to healthy controls. And finally, from British Columbia - An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal questions the use of codeine as a pain reliever. Researchers argue that the drug's metabolism is unpredictable, and consequently, poses risk of adverse reactions and death. The study authors instead suggest morphine for pain relief-as it is both cheaper and more predictable.
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Ultrasound Helps Heal Bones, Bacterial Infections And Asthma, Life Expectancy In US
(Oct 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - In research ...
(Oct 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - In research published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, an ultra-sound device may help bones to heal. Participants in the study all had tibial fractures that were slow to heal. Researchers used a low-intensity pulsed ultrasound device on the fractures; finding a 34% increase in bone mineral density, compared to controls, after 16 weeks of treatment. From Denmark - According to a report published in the British Medical Journal, bacterial infections can exacerbate asthma symptoms in young children. This finding expands on the already established link between viral infections and acute asthma attacks. The researchers will be investigating whether using antibiotics to treat these infections can help children with asthma. And finally, from New York - Compared with 12 other countries, the 15-year life expectancy of Americans is falling behind. For 45 year old men, the US ranked 12th, and for 45 year old women 13th. The research, published in Health Affairs, examined data from all the 13 countries on homicides, traffic fatalities, obesity and smoking, and found that these factors did not account for the United States' poor performance. They conclude that the difference is mainly due to the US healthcare system.
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Diabetes Video: Large Waist Line May Be to Blame for Diabetes, Apgar Score Linked to Cerebral Palsy, Workplace Noise May Raise Heart Disease Risk
(October 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published ...
(October 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health links large waist size to diabetes. Researchers compared American and English diabetes rates, finding that large waist size was the single biggest factor that explained why Americans had significantly higher rates than the English. From Norway - According to a report published in the British Medical Journal, a low apgar score at birth may raise risk of cerebral palsy. Researcuers studied over 500,000 births, and found that children with a score below three had over 100x increased risk of cerebral palsy when compared to those who scored 10. And finally, from British Columbia - Noise in the workplace may raise risk of heart disease, according to a report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Studying over 6300 individuals, researchers found that long term noise exposure at work was associated with an almost 3x increased risk of heart disease.
