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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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Pyloric Stenosis Video: Oxygen May Be Harmful for Heart Attack Patients, Pyloric Stenosis Genetic Links, MRSA Shortens CF Survival
(June 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK – A ...
(June 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK – A new report published in The Cochrane Library questions the practice of giving heart attack patients oxygen. Researchers reviewed nearly 400 heart attack cases in which patients were given either pure oxygen or air. Overall, 14 patients died—and results showed that patients who inhaled oxygen instead of air were more likely to die. From Denmark – A digestive disorder found in infants known as pyloric stenosis may be genetic, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied data on nearly 2,000,000 children, finding that monozygotic twins had an almost 200x increased risk of the condition while siblings had a 20x increased risk. And finally, from Cleveland – MRSA in cystic fibrosis patients is associated with considerably shorter survival, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied nearly 20000 CF patients, finding that the presence of MRSA in the respiratory tract of patients was associated with a 1.3x increased risk of death.
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Video: Healthy Diet Reduces Cataract Risk in Women, Common Blood Pressure Meds Linked to Cancer, AMD Risk and Lifestyle Factors
(June 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - Women who ...
(June 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - Women who eat healthy may have reduced risk of cataracts, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Studying over 1800 women, researchers found that eating more than recommended levels of fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, meat and healthy sources of protein while ensuring lower than recommended levels of saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium resulted in a lower risk of developing cataracts. 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, back to Wisconsin - According to another report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, early stage age related macular degeneration may be influenced by modifiable risk factors. Researchers studied over 2800 adults, finding that lifestyle factors such as smoking and cholesterol raised risk of developing AMD.
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Cancer Video: Bevacizumab Raises Kidney Damage Risk, No Survival Benefit with Axillary Node Dissection, Sleep Deprived Nurses
(June 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - The ...
(June 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - The cancer drug bevacizumab increases risk of kidney damage, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology. Researchers conducted a meta analysis covering over 12,000 cancer patients, finding that patients taking bevacizumab plus chemotherapy had nearly 5x increased risk of developing proteinuria. From Chicago - According to a report presented at the meeting for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, axillary node dissection in breast cancer patients offers no survival benefit. Researchers studied over 800 breast cancer patients, finding that removing the axillary nodes in those with affected lymph nodes did not noticeably reduce risk of relapse or death from the disease. And finally, from Illinois - A new report presented at the meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies outlines problems that arise when nurses are sleep deprived. Studying 80 nurses working three successive 12 hours shifts, researchers found that 39% of nurses had moderate lapses of attention during their shifts, while 7% had frequent lapses.
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Allopurinol Video: Genetic Mutation Linked to Alzheimer's, Allopurinol Beneficial for Kidney Disease Patients, Insomnia and Risk of Death
(June 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According ...
(June 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the journal Cell, researchers have identified a genetic mutation may cause Alzheimer's disease. Studying mice with Alzheimer's, researchers found that mutations in the rodent's presenilin gene killed nerve cells and promoted the development of early onset Alzheimer's--a process that occurred independently of amyloid beta. From Spain - A drug used to treat gout significantly benefits kidney disease patients, according to a report published Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology . Researchers randomized over 100 chronic kidney disease patients to continue their normal therapy or to receive the gout medication allopurinol. Results showed that the allopurinol group had 71% reduced risk of cardiovascular events. And finally, from San Antonio - According to a report presented at the meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, insomnia significantly raises ones risk of death. Researchers studied over 2000 adults for 19 years, finding that participants suffering from chronic insomnia had 3x increased risk of death.
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Autism Video: Genes Related to Autism Susceptibility Found, Genetic Variant Responsible for Vitamin D Insufficiency, Sleep Problems Common for War Vets
(June 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According ...
(June 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the journal Nature, scientists have identified a host of genes related to autism susceptibility. Studying 1000 people with autism and 1300 without, researchers found a series of extremely rare genetic variants that were associated with susceptibility to autism spectrum disorder. From London - Vitamin D insufficiency may be influenced by genetic factors, according to a report published in The Lancet. Researchers studied nearly 34,000 caucasians of European descent, finding that individuals with three specific genetic variants had 2.5x increased risk of vitamin D insufficiency. And finally, Illinois - US soldiers returning from deployment commonly suffer sleep problems, according to a report presented at the meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Researchers studied nearly 60 soldiers following their return from deployment, finding that 86% suffered sleep problems upon their return.
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Heart Disease Video: Height Linked to Heart Disease Risk, Possible Connection Between Diabetes and Schizophrenia, Children of Abused Mothers More Likely to Be Obese
(June 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - According to ...
(June 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Finland - According to a report published in the European Heart Journal, height may be connected to heart disease risk. Researchers reviewed over 50 studies covering over 3,000,000 patients, finding that short women (below 153 cm) and short men (below 165 cm) had nearly 1.5 fold increased risk of dying from heart disease. From Tennessee - Scientists may found a connection between diabetes and schizophrenia, according to a report published in PLoS Biology. Researchers studied mice with a defect in their insulin action--a defect commonly found in diabetics. They found that the rodents consequently had reduced dopamine in their brains and developed behavioral problems similar to those seen in schizophrenic patients. And finally, from Boston - Children of abused mothers are at increased risk of obesity according to a report published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers studied over 1500 children, finding that children of mothers who reported being chronically abused by their partner had 1.8x increased risk of being obese by age 5.
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PTSD Video: Smoke Laws Effectively Reduce Secondhand Smoke, HPV Main Predictor of Survival in Throat Cancer Patients, PTSD Raises Risk of Dementia in Veterans
(June 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – According to ...
(June 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston – According to a report published in the journal Pediatrics, smoke free air laws appear to protect children from secondhand smoke. Researchers studied cotinine levels in nearly 12,000 non smoking children, finding that those living in areas that had laws promoting smoke free public places had 39% less cotinine in their blood. From Ohio – The presence of HPV in tumors is the most important predictor of throat cancer survival, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied over 300 throat cancer cases, finding that after three years of treatment, 82% of patients with HPV in their tumors were still alive, compared with only 57% of patients whose tumors did not have the virus. And finally, from California – According to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, older veterans who suffer PTSD are also at increased risk of dementia. Studying over 180,000 veterans over 55 years old, researchers found that veterans with PTSD were at 11% increased risk of also developing dementia.
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Medical Errors Video: Residents' Mistakes Harmful, Olive Oil Diet Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Shed Weight, Special Alzheimer's Care Plans Do Not Slow Disease Progression
(June 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - A ...
(June 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - A new report published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine links deadly medical errors to July--the month when residents begin work. Researchers reviewed death certificates over a 27 year period, finding that fatal medication errors rose by 10% in July in counties with a teaching hospital. This association was not found in any other month. From Providence - According to a report published in the Journal of Women's Health, an olive oil based diet can help breast cancer survivors lose weight. Researchers compared a low fat diet with an olive oil enriched diet on 44 overweight breast cancer survivors. Results showed that 80% of the women on the olive oil diet lost over 5% of their weight, compared with only 31% on the low fat diet. And finally, from France - Special care plans for Alzheimer's patients do not appear to slow progression of their disease, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers studied over 1100 Alzheimer's patients, randomizing participants to either usual care or a special dementia care plan. After two years, researchers found no significant difference in functional decline between the two groups.
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Down Syndrome Video: Beta Amyloid Reduction Improves Down Syndrome in Mice, Mediterranean Diet Lowers Child's Risk of Asthma, Chocolate Milk Best Post Exercise Drink
(June 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - According to ...
(June 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - According to a report published in PLoS One, reducing beta amyloid in mice with Down syndrome improves their learning ability. Researchers studied mice with a condition that closely resembles Down syndrome in humans, finding that reducing beta amyloid production by 40% resulted in the rodents being able to navigate a maze as quickly as normal mice. From Germany - A child's diet is connected to their risk of asthma, according to a report published in the journal Thorax. Researchers conducted a meta analysis covering over 50,000 children, finding that eating a mediterranean diet significantly lowered the child's risk of wheezing and asthma. And finally, from Baltimore - A new report presented at the American College of Sports Medicine meeting outlines the benefits of drinking chocolate milk after exercise. Researchers studied the two hour window following exercise, finding that low fat chocolate milk outperformed several sports drinks in rebuilding and retaining muscle, as well as prepping the body for more exercise.
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Aspirin Video: Size of Prostate Tumor Linked To Patient Weight, Quitting Smoking Beneficial for Fracture Surgery Patients, New Recommendations for Aspirin Use in Diabetics
(June 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Detroit – According to ...
(June 2, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Detroit – According to a report presented at the American Urological Association meeting, the size of prostate cancer tumors is directly linked to the weight of the patient. Researchers studied over 3300 prostate cancer patients, finding that the higher the patient's BMI, the larger the tumor. From Sweden – Smokers who quit after undergoing fracture surgery heal better than those who continue to smoke, according to a report published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Researchers enrolled a group of smokers who underwent fracture surgery in a postoperative smoking cessation program. They found that the intervention program reduced postoperative complications by nearly 50%. And finally, from Oregon – A new report published in Diabetes Care outlines new recommendations for use of aspirin to prevent heart attacks. Researchers reviewed nine studies, finding that men under 50 and women under 60 who have diabetes should not use low dose aspirin therapy because the potential harm outweighs the potential benefits. These results were supported by the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
