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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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Rosiglitazone Video: Mental Health Issues in Pregnancy Linked to Small Baby, Risks of Avandia and Actos, Heart Transplant Survival Rates in Certain Patients (Week in Review, Part One)
(August 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bangladesh - Women with ...
(August 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Bangladesh - Women with mental health issues are more likely to have smaller babies, according to a report published in BMC Public Health. Studying over 700 women, researchers found that those who suffered either depression or anxiety during pregnancy were much more likely to have smaller babies From Delaware - A new report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes compares risk with rosiglitazone and pioglitazone. Studying over 36,000 patients, researchers found that risk of a heart attack, heart failure, both or death were about 4% for each medication. And finally, from Boston - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients have high survival rates from heart transplant , according to a report published in Circulation: Heart Failure. Studying over 26,000 transplant patients, researchers found that survival rates for HCM patients was 85% at 1 year post surgery, 75% at 5 years, and 61% at 10 years.
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Pregnancy Video: Meconium Indicative of Gestational Smoke Exposure, Type 2 Diabetics At Raised Risk of Alzheimer's, Egg Recall Expanded
(August 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Meconium ...
(August 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - Meconium can indicate how much a mother smoked during pregnancy, according to a report published in Environmental Health. Studying meconium samples of 337 babies, researchers found that the tobacco smoke metabolites found in the tarry stool were indicative of the amount of gestational exposure to cigarette smoke. From Minnesota - According to a report published in Neurology, people with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are at raised risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied 135 elderly patients for 10-15 years, finding that those who had type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance were more likely to develop plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease. And finally, 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.
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Fuch's Dystrophy Video: Scientists Find Genetic Variation Associated With Fuch's Dystrophy
(August 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A genetic anomaly associated with ...
(August 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A genetic anomaly associated with an eye disease that damages the cornea has been identified in research that appears online ahead of print in the New England Journal of Medicine. Here is some information about Fuchs disease: • It is an eye disease that generally starts causing problems in those aged 40 and older • The initial signs are cloudy vision, which progresses into the emergence of tiny bumps and then painful blisters on the cornea • It is a leading cause of the need for corneal transplant surgery Researchers from the University of Oregon conducted a genetic analysis of nearly 300 individuals with Fuchs disease who had undergone corneal transplantation as a result of their disease. The investigators then compared these findings with the results of a genetic analysis they conducted on over 400 individuals without the condition. An alteration in a gene known as transcription factor 4, or TCF4, was present more frequently among those with Fuchs than those without. In fact, having this alteration could increase one’s risk of Fuchs by up to 200 times. While the manner in which this genetic alteration produces Fuchs remains unclear, the investigators did identify two proteins that are likely to be involved, giving them new targets for further study. Today’s research helps clarify the biological underpinnings of a poorly understood eye disease.
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Melanoma Video: Novel Therapy Shrinks Tumors in Advanced Melanoma, Depression and Anxiety in Pregnancy Linked to Smaller Babies, Migraine Raises Risk of Cardiovascular Death
(August 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A ...
(August 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine describes a novel therapy for advanced melanoma. Researchers found that the new targeted therapy called PLX4032--which works by blocking the BRAF protein--significantly shrank tumors in 80% of 32 patients studied. From Bangladesh - Women with mental health issues are more likely to have smaller babies, according to a report published in BMC Public Health. Studying over 700 women, researchers found that those who suffered either depression or anxiety during pregnancy were much more likely to have smaller babies. 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.
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Avandia Video: Comparing Risks of Rosiglitazone and Pioglitazone, Certain Antivirals OK During Early Pregnancy, Heart Transplant Survival Rates for Cardiomyopathy Patients
(August 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Delaware - A new ...
(August 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Delaware - A new report published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes compares risk with rosiglitazone and pioglitazone. Studying over 36,000 patients, researchers found that risk of a heart attack, heart failure, both or death were about 4% for each medication. 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. And finally, from Boston - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients have high survival rates from heart transplant , according to a report published in Circulation: Heart Failure. Studying over 26,000 transplant patients, researchers found that survival rates for HCM patients was 85% at 1 year post surgery, 75% at 5 years, and 61% at 10 years.
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Breast Cancer Video: Nicotine Linked to Breast Cancer, Alzheimer's Reversed in Mice by Rheumatoid Arthritis, Genetic Impact of Vitamin D
(August 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - A new ...
(August 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - A new report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute links nicotine to breast cancer. Studying nearly 300 breast tumors, researchers found that when nicotine binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor it promoted the growth of breast cancer cells. From Florida - Rheumatoid arthritis reverses Alzheimer's disease in mice, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Researchers studied mice bred to develop Alzheimer's, finding that injections of GM-CSF--a signaling protein released during RA--reduced beta amyloid and greatly improved memory in the rodents. And finally, from the UK - A new report published in Genome Research outlines the genetic impact of vitamin D. Researchers found that vitamin D affects 229 genes--among them, genes known to be associated with multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and type 1 diabetes.
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ALS Video: Experimental Method to Eradicate HIV Cells, Cutting Cather Infections in Hospitals, Recurrent Head Trauma May Mimic Lou Gehrig's Disease (Week in Review, Part Two)
(August 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - A new ...
(August 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - A new report published in AIDS Research & Therapy describes an experimental new approach to eliminating HIV. While current HIV treatments only aim to delay the onset of AIDS, new lab research was able to integrate HIV DNA into the human genome and thereby activate apoptosis (or, self destruction) of the HIV cells. From Michigan - Reminding hospital staff to remove catheters greatly decreases infections, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers found that a system that reminded health care staff to routinely remove catheters cut catheter associated urinary tract infections in half. And finally, from Boston - Repeated concussions may cause a condition that mimics amyotrophic lateral sclerosis--or, Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology. Researchers studied 12 deceased athletes, finding that 3 who had been diagnosed with ALS actually had a different fatal disease, one cause by repeated head trauma.
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Heart Failure Video: Red Meat Linked to Heart Disease, Hearing Loss Prominent Among US Teens, Chocolate Lowers Heart Failure Risk (Week in Review, Part One)
(August 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Substituting protein ...
(August 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Substituting protein rich foods for red meat decreases risk of heart disease, according to a report published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. In a study of over 84,000 women, researchers found that those who had two servings of red meat a day had 30% increased risk of heart disease when compared to women who had only a half a serving. As well, substituting fish, nuts or poultry for red meat all reduced risk of heart disease. From Boston - Hearing loss has increased significantly among US adolescents, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers compared records from 1988-1994 to 2005-2006, finding a 31% increase in hearing loss among 12-19 year olds. And finally, from Sweden - According to a report published in Circulation: Heart Failure, eating a little bit of chocolate may lower risk of heart failure. Researchers studied nearly 32,000 middle aged and elderly women, finding that those who ate one to two servings of high quality chocolate each week had a 32% reduced risk of heart failure.
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Smoking Video: Even Low Levels of Smoke Exposure Raise Lung Disease Risk, Pesticide Exposure While in Womb Raises Risk of ADHD, Some Smoking Cessation Tactics May Fail
(August 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Casual ...
(August 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Casual smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke may raise risk of lung disease, according to a report published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Studying nonsmokers, active smokers and low exposure smokers, and found that even the lowest levels of exposure were associated with genetic abnormalities. From California - According to a report published in Environmental Health Perspectives, prenatal exposure to pesticides raises risk of attention problems. Researchers found that mothers who had higher levels of pesticide metabolites while pregnant were more likely to have a child that, at age 5, would demonstrate symptoms indicative of ADHD. And finally, from London - A new report published in Psychological Science outlines the difficulty of quitting smoking. Researchers told one group of smokers attempting to quit to suppress all thoughts about smoking, finding that this method only led to a significant increase in smoking once they stopped suppressing these thoughts.
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Diabetes Video: Green Leafy Vegetables Lower Diabetes Risk, Binge Drinking Dangerous for Hypertensives, Cervical Cancer Treatment Advancement
(August 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Eating ...
(August 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Eating green leafy vegetables reduces risk of diabetes, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers reviewed several studies covering over 220,000 people, finding that one and a half extra servings of green leafy vegetables a day was associated with a 14% decreased risk of type 2 diabetes. From South Korea - Hypertensive men who binge drink are at increased risk of death, according to a report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Studying over 6100 men over 55 years old, researchers found those who had high blood pressure and were binge drinkers had a 4x increased risk of death. And finally, from the UK - A new report from the University of Leicester outlines a major step forward in the fight against cervical cancer. Research of over 1400 cervical cancer patients revealed that adding cisplatin to radiotherapy treatment reduced risk of dying from the disease by 23%.
