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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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Framingham Heart Video: Simplified Heart Risk Calculation May Miscategorize, Micro-RNA Involved In Lung Cancer Malignancy, Pertussis In California
(September 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According ...
(September 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research published online in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the simplified version of the Framingham heart risk calculation may actually miscategorize a number of patients. Comparing the simplified points based system to the original calculation, researchers found that 15% of subjects are placed into a different risk category using the point system. From Germany - The presence of a particular micro-RNA molecule plays a role in lung cancer malignancy. In an article published in the journal Molecular Cancer Research, scientists found that the lower concentration of this micro-RNA molecule (miR-200c) the more likely the cancer would spread.s From California - The California Department of Public Health has reported 3,834 confirmed and suspected cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the state. This is 7 times more than the same period in 2009. The Public Health Agency of Canada released a Travel Health Notice reminding travelers to make sure their vaccination is up to date.
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Alzheimer's Disease Video: Possible New Drug for Alzheimer's Disease, Genes Associated with Deadly Ovarian Cancer Found, Short Sleepers At Raised Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease
(September 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published ...
(September 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Research published in Nature identifies a possible new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Researchers developed a molecule known as IU1, and found that the molecule was able to rid human and mouse cells of certain proteins implicated in neurodegenerative diseases. From Baltimore - Scientists have found genes associated with the most severe ovarian cancer, according to a report published in Science Express. Researchers studied ovarian clear cell tumors from 8 patients, finding ARID1A mutations in 57% of the tumors and PPP2R1A mutations in 7% of the tumors. And finally, from New York - Short sleepers are at increased risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a report published in the Annals of Epidemiology. Studying nearly 1500 adults, researchers found that those who slept less that 6 hours a night were 3x more likely to develop incident impaired fasting glycaemia (a pre-diabetic state).
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Statin Video: Statins May Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis, H1N1 Outcomes Not As Severe as Previously Thought, Acamprosate May Help Alcoholics Avoid Relapse
(September 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - Statins may ...
(September 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - Statins may reduce risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a report published in PLoS Medicine. Reviewing nearly 2 million individuals, researchers found that those who did not persistently take statins had a 51% higher rheumatoid arthritis rate when compared to those who regularly took the medication. From Wisconsin - H1N1 infections did not have as many serious complications as other flu strains, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 500 H1N1 infected patients, and found that there was no increased risk of serious outcomes when compared to recent seasonal influenza strains. And finally, from Germany - Research published in the Cochrane Library identifies a medication that may prevent relapse in alcoholics. Reviewing 24 trials that covered nearly 7000 alcohol dependent patients, researchers found that patients on the drug acamprosate had a reduced risk of returning to drinking when compared to patients on placebo
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DASH Diet Video: DASH Eating Plan Reduces Heart Attack Risk, Genes Associated with Lou Gehrig's Disease Found, End of Life Care Might Not Require Oxygen (Week in Review)
(September 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The DASH ...
(September 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The DASH eating plan reduces long term heart attack risk, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers found that DASH--an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, low fat dairy products,poultry and nuts while limiting fats, red meet and sugar--lowered bad cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduced 10 year heart attack risk by 18%. From Bethesda - A new report published in The Lancet Neurology identifies a genetic factor associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Researchers compared over 400 ALS patients to nearly 500 controls and found two genetic variations occurring in 70% of ALS patients with a family history of the disease. And finally, from North Carolina - Research published in The Lancet questions the use of oxygen in end of life care. Researchers studied 239 patients randomized to receive either oxygen or room air through nasal tubes. They found that 50% of patients found no benefit from the intervention, and that, of those who did report improvements in breathing, it did not matter whether they were receiving oxygen or room air.
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Heart Attack Video: Hair Used to Link Heart Attack And Stress, Warning Signs for Kidney Transplant Failure, Oxygen Use in End of Life Care
(September 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published ...
(September 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - Research published in the journal Stress uses hair to connect chronic stress to heart attacks. Researchers compared the hair samples of 56 heart attack patients to 56 controls, finding that cortisol levels corresponding to the previous three months was much higher in the heart attack patients. From Minnesota - A new report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology outlines new warning signs for kidney transplant failure. Researcher studied 151 kidney transplant patients, finding that patients who had fibrosis plus inflammation post-op were more likely to have a reduced long term survival rate And finally, from North Carolina - Research published in The Lancet questions the use of oxygen in end of life care. Researchers studied 239 patients randomized to receive either oxygen or room air through nasal tubes. They found that 50% of patients found no benefit from the intervention, and that, of those who did report improvements in breathing, it did not matter whether they were receiving oxygen or room air.
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MRSA Video: PTSD Linked to Dementia, Marijuana's Gateway Effect Questioned, MRSA Susceptibility Genes Discovered
(September 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - A new ...
(September 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society connects PTSD to dementia. Researchers studied nearly 10,500 veterans over 65 years old, finding that those diagnosed with PTSD had significantly raised risk of developing dementia. From New Hampshire - Research published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior questions the gateway effect of marijuana. Studying over 1200 young adults, finding that education and employment status had more to do with the use of illicit drugs than marijuana use in adolescence. And finally, from North Carolina - Scientists have identified genes associated with susceptibility to MRSA, according to a report published in PLoS Pathogens. Studying mice, researchers found that two genes on chromosome 18 that were associated with susceptibility to the deadly staph infection.
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Clopidogrel Video: Protein Linked to Alzheimer's Found, Double Dose Clopidogrel Reduces Heart Attack Risk, Less Sleep For Young Adults May Mean Mental Distress
(September 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A ...
(September 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A new report published in Nature identifies a new target in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Scientists discovered that the gamma-secretase activating protein (GSAP) stimulates beta-amyloid formation. They found that reducing GSAP also reduced beta amyloid. From Hamilton - Doubling the dose of clopidogrel during angioplasty reduces risk of cardiovascular death, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers compared double dose clopidogrel to standard dose in patients undergoing PCI, finding that double dosing reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death by 14%. And finally, from Australia - Less sleep for young adults may be connected to mental distress, according to a report published in SLEEP. Studying nearly 21,000 young adults, researchers found that sleeping less than eight hours a night had a linear association with psychological distress.
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Heart Attack Video: DASH Diet Reduces Heart Attack Risk, Low Heparin Dose During PCI Does Not Reduce Bleeding, Benefits of Exercise for Obese
(August 31, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The DASH ...
(August 31, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - The DASH eating plan reduces long term heart attack risk, according to a report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers found that DASH--an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, low fat dairy products,poultry and nuts while limiting fats, red meet and sugar--lowered bad cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduced 10 year heart attack risk by 18%. From Hamilton - Lower dose heparin during balloon angioplasty does not reduce risk of bleeding, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Studying over 2000 patients who underwent PCI, researchers found that patients who received a low dose of the anticoagulant heparin during the procedure had no reduced risk of major bleeding And finally, from the UK - People genetically predisposed to obesity benefit greatly from exercise, according to a report published in Public Library of Science Medicine. Studying over 20,000 people, researchers found that exercise reduced genetic predisposition to obesity by 40%.
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ALS Video: Genetic Variant Connected to Lou Gehrig's Disease, African Americans At Higher Risk Following Stenting, Omega 3 Fatty Acid Margarine Not Beneficial For Heart
(August 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - A new ...
(August 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bethesda - A new report published in The Lancet Neurology identifies a genetic factor associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Researchers compared over 400 ALS patients to nearly 500 controls and found two genetic variations occurring in 70% of ALS patients with a family history of the disease. From Washington - According to a report published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, African Americans are at raised risk of blood clotting after receiving a drug eluting stent. Studying over 7,200 patients who underwent stenting, researchers found that African Americans had 3x increased risk of clotting following the procedure. And finally, from the Netherlands - Margarines with omega 3 fatty acids do not appear to reduce cardiovascular risk, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied more than 5,000 patients who had a previous heart attack, finding that adding margarine with omega-3 fatty acids did nothing to prevent a second heart attack or stroke.
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Salmonella Video: Certain Antivirals OK During Early Pregnancy, Egg Recall in US Expanded, Migraine Linked to Stroke and Heart Attack (Week in Review, Part Two)
(August 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Certain antiviral ...
(August 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - Certain antiviral drugs taken during pregnancy do not appear to cause birth defects, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied nearly 900,000 births, finding that only 2.2% of children exposed to acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir in the womb during the first trimester had a major birth defect, compared with 2.4% among those not exposed. From Washington - Two more brands of eggs have been added to the large egg recall in the US. Cardenas Market and Trafficanda Egg Ranch products have now been recalled, amidst concerns over salmonella. And finally, from Iceland - Migraine with aura raises risk of cardiovascular death, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers studied nearly 19,000 adults, finding that sufferers of migraine with aura were at increased risk of dying from heart disease or stroke.
