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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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Child Abuse Video: Flying Safe for Heart Patients, PTSD More Common in Older Women than Men, Giving Kids Pharmaceuticals A Form of Abuse (Week in Review)
(July 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From England - New guidelines ...
(July 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From England - New guidelines published in the journal Heart maintain that flying is safe for heart patients. Experts reviewed several studies, finding that heart disease patients, people with heart rhythm abnormalities and those at high risk for heart attack face no added threat to their heart from air travel. From Denmark - Women are more prone to PTSD later in life than men, according to a report published in the Annals of General Psychiatry. Researchers studied over 6500 adults, finding that PTSD was 2x more common in women than men, and that women were most vulnerable between ages 51 to 55 compared with ages 41-45 in men. And finally, from Denver - Parents giving their children medications for non-therapeutic reasons is a common, but largely unreported, form of abuse, according to a report published in the Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers reviewed data from US poison control, finding 160 cases yearly of malicious pharmaceutical use in young children.
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Cesarean Section Video: Vaginal Birth Safe After Cesarean Section, Sitting Too Much May Mean Higher Risk of Death, Malicious Pharmaceutical Use in Children
(July 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - The American ...
(July 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist have released new guidelines regarding vaginal birth after cesarean. The organization now states that most women who have previously undergone a c-section are safe to attempt vaginal birth in a subsequent pregnancy. Evaluation of risks/benefits in each patient, however, is essential. From Atlanta - Sitting too much during down time may increase risk of death, according to a report published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. Researchers studied over 120,000 adults for 14 years, finding that people who sat over 6 hours per day during their spare time were much more likely to die during the study period. And finally, from Denver - Parents giving their children medications for non-therapeutic reasons is a common, but largely unreported, form of abuse, according to a report published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Researchers reviewed data from US poison control, finding 160 cases yearly of malicious pharmaceutical use in young children.
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Diabetes Video: Bone Resorption Regulates Blood Sugar, African Descent Increases Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer, Blood Test for Depression Possible
(July 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York – According ...
(July 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York – According to a report published in Cell, scientists have discovered that bone resorption regulates blood sugar. Researchers found that when skeleton regrowth triggers destruction of old bone, it also stimulates the body to release insulin and thereby improve glucose uptake. These results could lead to a new target in the fight against diabetes. From Michigan – African and African American women are more likely to develop high risk breast cancer, according to a report published in Cancer. Researchers compared over 500 African American and 75 African breast cancer patients with over 1000 white American breast cancer patients They found that 82% of the African women 26% of the African American women had triple negative breast cancer, compared with only 16% of the white American women. And finally, from the Netherlands – Scientists may be close to a blood test for depression, according to a report published in Biological Psychiatry. Researchers compared unmedicated major depressive disorder patients to healthy controls, finding that an experimental blood test was able to identify seven genes that could distinguish the depressed patients from the controls.
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Alzheimer's Video: Gene Connected to Alzheimer's Disease, HDL Cholesterol Levels Irrelevant in Some, Torn ACL May Not Require Immediate Surgery
(July 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts – Scientists have ...
(July 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts – Scientists have discovered a gene associated with the development Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report published in Cell. Researchers found that when the SITR1 gene was overproduced in mice genetically engineered to have Alzheimer's, the rodent's learning and memory problems improved. From Boston – High levels of good cholesterol may be irrelevant in certain patients, according to a report published in The Lancet. Studying patients participating in the JUPITER trial, researchers found that high HDL cholesterol levels did not appear to reduce risk of cardiovascular events in patients who had already had their LDL cholesterol lowered with rosuvastatin. And finally, from Sweden – Torn ACLs do not need to be operated on immediately, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers randomized over 120 adults with a torn ACL to receive immediate surgery or rehab therapy and optional deferred surgery. Results showed that both groups fared equally well after two years, with 60% of the rehab group avoiding surgery altogether.
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Heart Disease Video: Flying OK for Heart Patients, Large Waists and High Triglycerides Increase Heart Disease Risk, Work Related Deaths Dropping Dramatically
(July 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From England - New guidelines ...
(July 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From England - New guidelines published in the journal Heart maintain that flying is safe for heart patients. Experts reviewed several studies, finding that heart disease patients, people with heart rhythm abnormalities and those at high risk for heart attack face no added threat to their heart from air travel. From Quebec - Large waistlines and raised triglycerides increase risk of heart disease, according to a report published in Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers studied over 21,000 individuals, finding that larger waistlines and high triglycerides both independently raised risk of heart disease, and when combined, represented the highest risk for the condition. And finally, from England - According to a report published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, work related deaths from disease and injury have dramatically decreased. From 1979 to 2000, researchers found that work related deaths--such as cancer, liver and lung problems--decreased from 733 yearly to 471.
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Ovarian Cancer Video: Genetic Marker Predicts Ovarian Cancer, PTSD More Common Among Older Women than Men, Combat Inflicted Brain Injury May Lead to Epilepsy
(July 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Scientists have ...
(July 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - Scientists have identified a genetic marker that may predict ovarian cancer, according to a report published in Cancer Research. Scientists discovered that 25% of ovarian cancer patients had a variant of the KRAS oncogene compared with only 6% of the general population. As well, this variant was found in 61% of patients who also had a family history of breast and ovarian cancer. From Denmark - Women are more prone to PTSD later in life than men, according to a report published in the Annals of General Psychiatry. Researchers studied over 6500 adults, finding that PTSD was 2x more common in women than men, and that women were most vulnerable between ages 51 to 55 compared with ages 41-45 in men. And finally, from Minnesota - According to a report published in Neurology, combat inflicted brain injuries increase a soldier's risk of epilepsy later in life. Researchers studied nearly 200 veterans, all of whom experienced a brain injury in combat 35 years prior to the study. Results showed that 44% of soldiers developed post-traumatic epilepsy.
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Bevacizumab Video: Chemo Plus Bevacizumab Safe For Lung Cancer Treatment, Cleaning Materials Connected to Breast Cancer Risk, Obesity Linked to Psoriatic Arthritis
(July 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Italy - Bevacizumab plus ...
(July 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Italy - Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy is safe for some lung cancer patients, according to a report published in The Lancet Oncology. Researchers studied over 2200 patients suffering from non-squamous non small cell lung cancer. Results confirmed that the combination of bevacizumab and chemotherapy is a safe first line treatment of the disease. From Massachusetts - Cleaning materials may raise risk of breast cancer, according to a report published in Environmental Health. Surveying over 1500 women, half of whom had breast cancer, researchers found that women who used the most combined cleaning products had a 2x increased risk of breast cancer. And finally, from Utah - According to a report published in the Archives of Dermatology, obesity at age 18 may lead to psoriatic arthritis later in life. Researchers studied nearly 1000 psoriasis patients, finding that 20% of those who were obese in early adulthood developed psoriatic arthritis by age 35.
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Rosiglitazone Video: Avandia Stays on the Market, Long Term Death Risk for Childhood Cancer Survivors, Stroke Risk Rises Following Alcohol Consumption
(July 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - The FDA ...
(July 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - The FDA is allowing Avandia (rosiglitazone) to stay on the market, following an advisory panel review. A 33 member panel voted to keep the diabetes medication on the market, on the condition that it be closely supervised. Avandia has recently come under fire due to concerns regarding adverse cardiovascular events. From England - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk of dying after 25 years. Researchers followed nearly 18,000 childhood cancer patients, finding that survivors were more likely to die from second primary cancers and cardiac causes 25 years following their diagnosis. And finally, from Boston - Risk of stroke increases immediately following alcohol consumption, according to a report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers studied nearly 400 stroke patients, finding that risk of stroke doubled an hour after drinking alcohol.
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Asthma Video: Suicide Risk Higher for Asthma Sufferers, Early HIV Treatment Dramatically Reduces Death Risk, Weight Loss Improves Hot Flushes
(July 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Asthma sufferers ...
(July 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Asthma sufferers may be more likely to commit suicide, according to a report published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers studied over 160,000 teenage students for 12 years, finding that risk of suicide was more than twofold for those with asthma. 65 From New York - Early HIV treatment dramatically reduces risk of death, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Studying over 800 HIV patients, researchers found that early treatment of the disease resulted in 75% reduced risk of death. And finally, from California - Weight loss may improve hot flushes in postmenopausal women, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied over 300 overweight postmenopausal women, finding that a weight loss intervention program helped one third of patients with bothersome hot flushes.
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Stroke Video: Early Urine Test Best for Diabetic Kidney Disease Patients, Insufficient Vitamin D Worldwide, Alcohol Increases Risk of Stroke
(July 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - According ...
(July 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, taking a urine test in the morning is the best method to monitor diabetic kidney disease patients. Researchers studied 700 type 2 diabetics suffering from kidney disease, finding that a first morning albumin:creatinine urine test was the best method to identify kidney function decline. From California - A new report published in Endocrine Today estimates the amount of people worldwide who do not get enough vitamin D. Researchers found that 50% of North Americans and Western Europeans get insufficient vitamin D. And finally, from Boston - Risk of stroke increases immediately following alcohol consumption, according to a report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers studied nearly 400 stroke patients, finding that risk of stroke doubled an hour after drinking alcohol.
