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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: Biking, Brisk Walking Staves of Weight Gain in Women, Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Improving, Rosiglitazone Raises Risk of Cardiovascular Events
(June 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – According to ...
(June 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, biking and brisk walking help women stave off weight gain. Researchers studied over 18,000 women for 16 years, finding that both biking and brisk walking reduced participant’s likelihood of gaining weight, though this association was not found for slow walking. From Orlando – Type 1 diabetes death rates are decreasing, according to a report presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting. Researchers followed nearly 1100 people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes between 1965 and 1979. They found that the more recent a person was diagnosed, the less likely they were to die—an aspect that underlines the advances in treatment and care of diabetes. And finally, from Maryland – According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the diabetes medication rosiglitazone may increase risk of cardiovascular events. Researchers studied data on over 220,000 patients on rosiglitazone or pioglitazone. Results showed that rosiglitazone was associated with 1.25x increased risk of heart failure, 1.27 increased risk of stroke, and 1.14x increased risk of death.
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Whooping Cough Video: New Diabetics Face Liver Disease Risk, Cancer Risk Cut with Coffee Consumption, California's Whooping Cough Epidemic (Week in Review)
(June 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According ...
(June 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, newly diagnosed diabetics are at raised risk of liver disease. Researchers studied nearly 2,500,000 adults for 13 years, finding that those who were newly diagnosed with diabetes were more likely than non-diabetic adults to develop serious liver disease. From Utah - According to a report published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, coffee may reduce risk of cancer. Researchers conducted a meta analysis, finding that people who drank four or more cups of coffee a day had a 39% reduced risk of developing tumors. (June 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to a report published in The Lancet, diabetes dramatically raises risk of cardiovascular events. And finally, from California - Whooping cough has become an epidemic in California, according to a report released by the California Department of Public Health. Researchers found that cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, have increased four fold since 2009. Officials recommend vaccination to prevent the contagious illness from become more widespread.
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Cancer Video: Coffee May Reduce Cancer Risk, Children at No Cancer Risk for Cell Phone Towers, US Ranked Last in Health Care Rankings Among Developed Countries
(June 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to ...
(June 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to a report published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, coffee may reduce risk of cancer. Researchers conducted a meta analysis, finding that people who drank four or more cups of coffee a day had a 39% reduced risk of developing tumors. From Oxford - Cell phone towers do not increase risk of cancer in children, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers compared nearly 1400 childhood cancer cases to over 5500 healthy controls, finding that mothers of children with cancer did not live any close to cell phone towers than controls. And finally, from Washington - A new report released by the Commonwealth Fund ranks the US last in healthcare performance among developed countries. Researchers analyzed performance categories including quality, equity, access, and long, healthy living among developed nations. Results had the US ranking last among the 13 countries, with the Netherlands finishing first.
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Diabetes Video: Stroke and Heart Attack Risk for Diabetics, Heavy Trans Fats and Fructose Diet Linked With Liver Disease, Whooping Cough Epidemic in California
(June 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to ...
(June 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to a report published in The Lancet, diabetes dramatically raises risk of cardiovascular events. Researchers studied 700,000 people for 10 years, finding that diabetics were at 2x increased risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. From Cincinnati - Too much trans fats and fructose leads to liver disease, according to a report published in the journal Hepatology. Researchers gave mice a normal lean diet as well as a diet high in trans fats and fructose. Results showed that mice on the high calorie diets became obese and also developed fatty liver disease. And finally, from California - Whooping cough has become an epidemic in California, according to a report released by the California Department of Public Health. Researchers found that cases of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, have increased four fold since 2009. Officials recommend vaccination to prevent the contagious illness from become more widespread.
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Flu Video: Vaccination Increases Attributed to Media Coverage, Researchers Harness Estrogen Benefits Sans Cancer Risk, Aggressive and Early Treatment Best for Arthritis
(June 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - Recent increases ...
(June 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - Recent increases in vaccination rates may be because of media coverage, according to a report published in Health Service Research. Researchers reviewed data on 22 million individuals over 65 through three flu seasons . They found that national news reports covering flu related topics increased vaccination rates by as much as 8%. From Dallas - According to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, scientists have discovered a way to harness the cardiovascular benefits of estrogen without also increasing risk of cancer. Researchers studied mice with high cholesterol and damaged carotid arteries. They found that injecting mice with an estrogen receptor molecule resulted in clear and unobstructed arteries, without adverse cancer risk. And finally, from Finland - A new report published in Arthritis Research & Therapy recommends treating aggressive and early treatment for arthritis. Studying almost 200 patients with rheumatoid arthritis for 11 years, researchers found that those treated with a combination of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS) at the first sign of RA fared significantly better than those who received only a single DMARD.
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Diabetes Video: Liver Disease Risk for New Diabetics, Alcohol Reduces Risk of Joint Diseases, Work Hour Limitations for Residents May Have Negative Effects
(June 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to ...
(June 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, newly diagnosed diabetics are at raised risk of liver disease. Researchers studied nearly 2,500,000 adults for 13 years, finding that those who were newly diagnosed with diabetes were more likely than non-diabetic adults to develop serious liver disease. From Italy - According to a report presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, alcohol consumption may lower risk of joint diseases. Researchers studied nearly 7,000 adults, finding that drinking alcohol lowered risk of joint diseases such as osteoarthritis by 73%. And finally, from Switzerland - Work hour limits for residents may negatively affect their training and patient care, according to a report published in the Archives of Surgery. Researchers surveyed over 400 physicians following a new Swiss law implementing 50 hour workweeks for residents. Results showed that 63% of residents believed that the new law negatively affected surgical training, and 43% perceived a negative effect on patient care.
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Heart Disease Video: Early Menopause Connected to Cardiovascular Events, Newborn Bacteria Dependent on Type of Birth, Some Obese People Not At Raised Risk of Heart Disease
June 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According ...
June 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to a report presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, women who go through menopause early are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers studied over 2500 women, finding that those who experienced menopause before the age of 46 were more likely to suffer a heart disease event such as heart attack or stroke. From Puerto Rico - Babies carry different bacteria depending on how they are born, according to a report published the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers studied nine mothers and 10 newborns, finding that babies born by Caesarian section carried different bacterial communities than babies born vaginally. And finally, from San Diego - A small portion of obese people are not at increased risk of heart disease, according to a report presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting. Studying over 1300 obese people, researchers identified just 7% of whom who were metabolically healthy. Of this 7%, only 1% developed cardiovascular disease.
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Antiretroviral Video: AIDS Meds in Breastfeeding Moms Prevent HIV Transmission to Infants, Blood Pressure Med Linked to Cancer, Painkiller Abuse Rampant (Week in Review)
(June 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - AIDS medications ...
(June 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - AIDS medications given to pregnant or breast-feeding women blocks HIV transmission to the child, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied over 700 HIV infected pregnant women, finding that antiretroviral drug combinations prevented HIV transmission to the infant 99% of the time. From Ohio - According to a report published in The Lancet Oncology, a certain type of blood pressure medication may increase risk of cancer. Researchers conducted a meta analysis covering over 60,000 patients taking either angiotensin receptor blockers or a control medication. Results showed that using the ARBs increased risk of new cancers by up to 11% , while raising risk of lung cancer by 25%. And finally, from Atlanta - A new report released by the CDC urges immediate action regarding recent increase in painkiller abuse. Researchers found that emergency department visits for painkiller abuse rose by 111% from 2004 to 2008. The authors suggest that this increase has put added strain on the health care system, so much so that hospitalizations for abuse now equal hospitalizations for illicit drugs.
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Painkillers Video: Mediterranean Diet Improves Heart Function, Painkiller Abuse An Increasing Problem, Drinking Tea May Be Connected to Rheumatoid Arthritis
(June 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Indiana - According to ...
(June 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Indiana - According to a report published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality Outcomes, the mediterranean diet may reduce risk of cardiac death. Researchers studied the mediterranean diet on twins, finding that the diet was associated with improvements in heart function, specifically in the frequency and timing of heart rate variability. From Atlanta- A new report released by the CDC urges immediate action regarding recent increase in painkiller abuse. Researchers found that emergency department visits for painkiller abuse rose by 111% from 2004 to 2008. The authors suggest that this increase has put added strain on the health care system, so much so that hospitalizations for abuse now equal hospitalizations for illicit drugs. And finally, from Italy - Too much tea may increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to a report presented at the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism. Researchers studied over 76,000 women, finding that drinking any amount of tea was associated with a significant risk for RA--the risk increasing for those who drank four or more cups a day.
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HIV Video: AIDS Meds Reduce HIV Transmission Risk for Breastfeeding Mothers, Preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, H1N1 Shot Also Protects Against 1918 Spanish Flu
(June 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - AIDS medications ...
(June 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - AIDS medications given to pregnant or breast-feeding women blocks HIV transmission to the child, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied over 700 HIV infected pregnant women, finding that antiretroviral drug combinations prevented HIV transmission to the infant 99% of the time. From Washington - A new report published in the journal Developmental Neuroscience discusses the problems of preventing fetal alcohol syndrome. Researchers reviewed several studies covering FAS, finding significant links between FAS and mental retardation, but very little progress has been made in scientifically and clinically preventing the condition. And finally, from New York - According to a report published in the journal Nature Communications, the H1N1 vaccine also protects against the 1918 Spanish influenza virus. Researchers gave mice the H1N1 vaccine, seasonal flu vaccine or no vaccine, later exposing them to the Spanish flu. They found that only mice given the H1N1 shot survived the Spanish flu virus.
