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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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HIV Video: Experimental Approach to Eliminate HIV, Benefits of End of Life Care For Lung Cancer Patients, Concussions May Mimic ALS
(August 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - A new ...
(August 18, 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 Massachusetts - Palliative care for lung cancer patients greatly improves quality of life and survival, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied over 150 metastatic lung cancer patients, finding that those who received palliative care suffered less depression and survived longer than those receiving standard care. 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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Hearing Loss Video: Rising Rates of Hearing Loss Among US Teens, New Measures Cut Catheter Infections in Half, Aggressive Breast Cancer Genes Found
(August 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Hearing loss ...
(August 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) 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. 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 Sweden - A new report published in Clinical Cancer Research identifies genes that may be connected to aggressive breast cancer. Studying the tumors of nearly 100 breast cancer patients, researchers found 12 genes in particular that were more prominent in patients who had aggressive disease.
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Heart Disease Video: Red Meat Raises Heart Disease Risk, Aggressive Nature Connected to Heart Attack and Stroke, Chocolate Lowers Chances of Heart Failure
(August 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Substituting protein ...
(August 16, 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 Baltimore - Aggressive people may be at increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a report published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers studied over 5600 people and found that those who scored low on agreeableness and high on antagonistic scores were at 40% raised risk of having thickened carotid arteries, a known risk factor for cardiovascular events. 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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Cold Weather Raises Heart Attack Risk, OCT Used In Angioplasty Improves Operation, H1N1 Pandemic Over (Week in Review)
(August 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Cool ...
(August 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Cool weather increases risk of heat attack, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers studied over 84000 heart attack cases, finding that every 1 degree celsius decrease was associated with approx. 200 more heart attacks. From Maryland - Advances in imaging may greatly enhance angioplasty, according to a report published in Review of Scientific Instruments. Researchers added optical coherence tomography to the baloon tipped catheter normally inserted into the arteries to flatten plaque and improve blood flow, thereby making it possible to monitor the inflation of the balloon itself. And finally, from Geneva - The H1N1 pandemic is officially over, according to the World Health Organization. The absence of out-of-season H1N1 outbreaks, the waning intensity of outbreaks, and an adequate level of community acquired immunity to the virus are the reasons the declaration was made.
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Blood Pressure Video: Expensive Blood Pressure Meds No Better than Generic, Dry Pet Food and Salmonella Risk, Cancer Biomarkers and False Discoveries
(August 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From China - New expensive ...
(August 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From China - New expensive blood pressure meds performed no better than generic diuretics in a new study presented at the China Heart Congress and International Heart Forum. Researchers randomized over 33,000 hypertensive patients to a generic diuretic or either an ACE inhibitor or calcium channel blocker. Results of 8 year follow up showed that the ACE inhibitor was linked with a 20% higher death rate from stroke, while the calcium channel blocker had a 12% increased risk of heart failure. From Atlanta - Pet food can raise risk of salmonella infections, according to a report published in Pediatrics. Researchers found that dry pet food caused a minor salmonella outbreak from 2006-2008, with nearly half of the cases occurring in children 2 years old and younger. And finally, from Toronto - According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, cancer biomarkers--though frequently discussed--fail to be of actual use. Researchers found that many investigations yield 'false discoveries' and as a result, no new cancer biomarkers have been approved for clinical use in the last 25 years.
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Estrogen Video: Persistently Raised Heart Rate Increases Death Risk, Estrogen Not Connected to Lung Cancer, Many Benefits of Walking to School
(August 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Persistently ...
(August 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Persistently raised heart rate increases risk of death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers studied nearly 10,000 patients for 5 years, finding that a heart rate of 84 beats per minute or more that developed or persisted during the study period brought a 55% increased risk of cardiovascular death and a 79% increased risk of all-cause death. From Los Angeles - Estrogen use is not connected to lung cancer among postmenopausal women, according to a report published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Studying nearly 11,000 postmenopausal women with previous hysterectomies, researchers found no lung cancer or mortality risk from estrogen use. And finally, from New York - According to a report published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, walking to school can help children in many ways. Researchers studied 20 boys and 20 girls aged 10-14, finding that children who walked to school experienced reduced stress and had improved blood pressure and heat rate while taking an exam.
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Angioplasty Video: New Imaging Technique Improves Angioplasty, New Rheumatoid Arthritis Criteria, H1N1 Pandemic Officially Over
(August 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Advances in ...
(August 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Advances in imaging may greatly enhance angioplasty, according to a report published in Review of Scientific Instruments. Researchers added optical coherence tomography to the baloon tipped catheter normally inserted into the arteries to flatten plaque and improve blood flow, thereby making it possible to monitor the inflation of the balloon itself. From Atlanta - The American College of Rheumatology has released new rheumatoid arthritis classification criteria. Researchers updated criteria from 1987 to reflect recent advances regarding RA--the intent to identify the condition early on in order to prevent joint damage. And finally, from Geneva - The H1N1 pandemic is officially over, according to the World Health Organization. The absence of out-of-season H1N1 outbreaks, the waning intensity of outbreaks, and an adequate level of community acquired immunity to the virus are the reasons the declaration was made.
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Heart Attack Risk Rises When Temperature Falls, Hormone Therapy And Breast Cancer Risk, Hospital Related MRSA Infections Falling (Video)
(August 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Cool ...
(August 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Cool weather increases risk of heat attack, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers studied over 84000 heart attack cases, finding that every 1 degree celsius decrease was associated with approx. 200 more heart attacks. From California - A new report published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention links hormone therapy to breast cancer. Studying nearly 3,000 women, researchers found that taking estrogen therapy for 15+ years increased breast cancer risk by 19%, while estrogen plus progestin for the same time period increased risk by 83%. And finally, from Atlanta - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, health care associated MRSA cases are decreasing. Researchers studied MRSA cases from 2005-2008, finding a 28% reduction in hospital related infections over that time period.
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Pregnancy Video: Weight Loss During Pregnancy Linked to Heavy Baby, B Vitamin Give No Reduced Stroke Risk, Protein Deficiency Linked to Grim Breast Cancer Prognosis (Week in Review)
From Australia – According to a report published in The ...
From Australia – According to a report published in The Lancet Neurology, vitamin b supplements do not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in stroke patients. Researchers randomized over 8100 stroke and TIA patients to either daily B vitamin supplements or a placebo. They found little difference between the two groups in the number of strokes, heart attacks or vascular deaths that occurred.(August 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Maternal weight gain may predict high birth rate, according to a report published in The Lancet. Researchers studied over 500,000 women and 1,000,000 infants, finding that women who gained over 40 lbs during pregnancy were 1.7x more likely to have a baby with a high birth weight, while those who gained over 50 lbs had 2.3x increased risk. And finally, from North Carolina - According to a report published in Science Translational Medicine, low levels of a certain protein may predict aggressive breast cancer. Researchers studied over 800 breast cancer patients, finding that low levels of the iron regulating protein was associated with an increased risk for aggressive, recurring cancer.
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Blindness Video: Possible Cure for Degenerative Eye Diseases, Genetic Cause for Chronic Pain, Childhood Behavior Predictive of Adult Behavior
(August 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Virginia - Scientists may ...
(August 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Virginia - Scientists may have discovered a cure for degenerative vision diseases, according to research released by the Office of Naval Research. Researchers manipulated certain proteins in mice with macular degeneration, finding that the process successfully repaired the retina and restored vision From Israel - A new report published Genome Research identifies a genetic cause for chronic pain. Studying mice, researchers found that the Cacgn2 gene was associated with susceptibility to chronic pain. And finally, from California - According to a report published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, childhood personality may predict adult behavior. Researchers examined video taped interviews of 2400 children from a 1960 study, interviewing 144 participants 40 years later. They found that personality traits exhibited in early childhood strongly predicted adult personality and behavior.
