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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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Lung Cancer Video: Rising Lung Cancer Rates in Non Smoking Women, Hospital Death Rates Decline for Heart Failure Patients, Drunk Driving Worst at 21 Years Old
(June 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to ...
(June 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to a report published in Cancer Prevention Research, scientists may have found a reason for rising lung cancer rates in non smoking women. Researchers studied the effects of smoke exposure on mice, finding that smoke altered the expression of genes involved in estrogen metabolism which in turn affect cancer formation and progression--an aspect researchers believe may explain the rising incidence of lung cancer in non-smoking women. From Spain - Though in hospital mortality rates have decline in heart failure patients, readmission rates have increased, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers reviewed data on heart failure patients from 1993-2006. They found that average hospital stay decreased by two days, in hospital mortality decreased by nearly 50%, and 30 day readmission rates increased by nearly 3%. And finally, from Maryland - According to a report published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, drinking and driving becomes a bigger problem for college students after they turn 21. Researchers followed over 1200 students through four years of college, finding noticeable increases in drinking and driving, riding along with a drunk driver and driving after having any alcohol when students reached 21 years of age.
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VIDEO: Breast Cancer Vaccine Possible, Acupuncture at the Molecular Level, Nocturia Increases Risk of Death
(May 31, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cleveland - Breast cancer ...
(May 31, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cleveland - Breast cancer vaccination may be possible, according to a report published in the journal Nature Medicine. Researchers gave an experimental vaccine to mice genetically engineered to be at high risk for breast cancer. They found that mice not given the vaccine developed tumors but those given the vaccine did not. From Rochester - A new report published in the journal Nature Neuroscience outlines how acupuncture works at the molecular level. Researchers gave mice acupuncture to examine the role of adenosine--a natural compound that acts as a painkiller. They found that mice with normal levels of this compound reduced their discomfort by two thirds with acupuncture, and that during and after treatment, the amount of adenosine in the area around the needles increased by 24x. And finally, from San Francisco - Waking up multiple times in the night to urinate significantly increases ones risk of death, according to a report presented at the American Urological Association meeting. Researchers studied data on nearly 16,000 adult men and women, finding that waking up to urinate two or more times in the night--a condition known as nocturia--resulted in a 50% increased risk of death for men and 30% increased risk for women.
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TRANS FAT VIDEO: Ultrasound Detects Stroke Risk in Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Patients, Trans Fats Declining in Restaurants and Markets, Heart Risk of Poor Oral Hygiene
(May 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to ...
(May 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to a report published in the Lancet Neurology, ultrasound can detect which asymptomatic carotid stenosis patients are at high risk of stroke. Researchers used an ultrasound procedure to stud y nearly 500 carotid stenosis patients with no symptoms, finding that patients with embolic signals had 2x increased risk of stroke. From Boston - According to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, more and more food manufacturers are replacing trans fats with healthier fats. Researchers studied 83 brand name foods that, prior to 2007, were made with trans fat. Results showed that overall, both trans and saturated fats were reduced by 96% in restaurants, and 90% in supermarket foods. And finally, back to London - A new report published online in the British Medical Journal outlines the health risks of bad oral hygiene. Researchers studied over 11,000 adults. After adjusting for factors such as obesity and smoking, results showed that those who reported poor oral hygiene had 70% increased risk of heart disease when compared to those who brushed their teeth twice a day.
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DIALYSIS VIDEO: Reducing Salt Intake in Dialysis Patients, Mental Illness Linked To Immune System Defect in Mice, Rheumatoid Arthritis Increasing in Women
(May 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Indiana - Dialysis patients ...
(May 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Indiana - Dialysis patients benefit more from reduced salt intake than antihypertensive medications, according to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology. Researchers examined blood pressure control in dialysis patients, finding that reducing fluid buildup in the blood by restricting salt consumption was better for the patient's hearts than taking antihypertensive medications. From Utah - Scientists have discovered that bone marrow transplants cured mice of compulsive grooming behavior, according to a report published in the journal Cell. Researchers first discovered that a mutant gene Hoxb8 caused mice to compulsively groom themselves by pulling out their own hair (a mental illness that affects many humans). They then discovered that transplanting bone marrow from normal mice cured the affected mice of this behavior. This study is the first to connect an immune system defect to mental illness. And finally, from Minnesota - Rheumatoid arthritis is increasing in women, according to a report published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. Researchers found that from 1997-2005, RA increased in women by 2.5% per year. Environmental factors--such as lack of vitamin D, smoking, and lower amounts of estrogen in oral contraceptives--may be to blame.
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HIV VIDEO: Antiretroviral Therapy Reduces Risk of HIV Transmission Between Partners, Congenital Heart Defect Gene Discovered, HDL Cholesterol Poses Risks For Certain People
(May 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Antiretroviral therapy ...
(May 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients dramatically reduces risk of transmission to their partners, according to a report published in The Lancet. Researchers studied over 3400 heterosexual couples in which one partner had HIV. Results showed that those treated with antiretroviral therapy had a reduced risk of transmitting the disease to their partners by 92%. From Philadelphia - According to a report published in PLoS ONE, scientists have found the first gene linked to congenital heart disease. Researchers compared the blood of 300 children with congenital heart disease to DNA samples from 2200 healthy children. They found a genetic variant on chromosome 5 known as ISL1 associated with increased risk of CHD. And finally, from Rochester - According to a report published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, HDL--or, good cholesterol carries health risks for some people. Researchers studied nearly 800 patients with elevated C-reactive protein levels, finding that elevated HDL cholesterol raised their risk of coronary events such as heart attack and death. ...
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BLOOD PRESSURE VIDEO: Bacteria Predictive of Colorectal Cancer, Blood Pressure Control and Prevalence in US, Folic Acid Prevents Alcohol Heart Defects in Pregnant Mice
(May 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According ...
(May 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to a report presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, scientists have identified a bacteria that may predict colorectal cancer. Researchers examined 91 people, several of whom had at least one polyp. They found certain bacterial signatures only in the intestinal tract of those with a polyp. From South Carolina - While high blood pressure is now controlled better in the US, its prevalence is not decreasing, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers found that from 1988 to 2008, high blood pressure control increased from 27% to 50% . However, prevalence of the condition did not decrease during the same time period and hypertension rates remain high. And finally, from Florida - According to a report published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, folic acid in pregnant mice prevented alcohol induced heart defects. Researchers gave mice a high dose of folic acid in early pregnancy, and then administered enough alcohol in the mice to simulate binge drinking in humans. Results showed that administering the high folate dose prior to alcohol exposure protected heart valve development and brought heart function to near normal levels.
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SMOKING VIDEO: Smoking Cessation Effective for Mental Illness Patients, Exercise Good for Cancer Patients, Importance of Kidney Weight in Transplantation
(May 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According ...
(May 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to a report published in the journal Addiction, treating smoking dependence in severe mental illness patients is both effective and safe. Researchers studied smoking cessation treatments on people with SMIs such as schizophrenia, finding that patients responded to both pharmaceutical and behavioral therapy with no adverse effects on their mental health. From Detroit - Cancer patients are healthier during and after treatment if they exercise, according to a report presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Researchers studied 30 breast cancer patients and 20 prostate cancer patients, finding that regular exercise improved fatigue and led to an overall better quality of life. And finally, from France - A new report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology outlines the importance of kidney weight in kidney transplantation. Researchers followed nearly 200 patients for several years following kidney transplantation. They found that receiving a kidney low in weight in relation to the patients body weight resulted in a greater risk of complications and transplant failure.
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STROKE VIDEO: Racial Disparity Among Blood Clot Related Strokes, Pistachios Good For Health, Fast Inexpensive DNA Sequencing Technology
(May 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cincinnati - A new ...
(May 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cincinnati - A new report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association reveals racial disparity in the amount of blood clot related strokes. Researchers studied data on 1.3 million people, finding a 14% reduction in blood clot related strokes among Caucasians but a 5% rise in African Americans. From Pennsylvania - According to a report published in the Journal of Nutrition, pistachios can be included in a healthy diet. Researchers added pistachios to a heart healthy moderate fat diet, finding that participants on the pistachio diet had raised antioxidants that helped to lower bad cholesterol. And finally, from Boston - Development of inexpensive and fast DNA sequencing is bringing the technique closer to clinical use, according to a report published in the journal Nano Letters. For the first time, researchers have used nanopores to sequence each DNA molecule. As a result, scientists are able to precisely analyze long DNA molecules at low cost and ultra fast speed.
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION VIDEO: Processed Meats Raise Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Rates of TB Worldwide, Postpartum Depression For Dads
(May 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(May 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to a report published in the journal Circulation, processed meats may raise risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers reviewed almost 1,600 studies, finding that consumption of meats such as bacon, sausage and processed lunch meats increased risk of heart disease by 42% and diabetes by 19%. This association however was not found in unprocessed red meats such as lamb, beef or pork. From Switzerland - A new report published in The Lancet outlines the improvements made in rates of tuberculosis (TB). Between 1995 and 2008, researchers found that 36 million people were cured from TB. However, TB remains a problem for the world's poorest people, killing nearly 2 million people yearly. And finally, from Virginia - A significant amount of men also experience prenatal and postpartum depression, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers reviewed over 40 studies covering 28,000 participants, finding that 10% of men overall experienced paternal depression, with 26% experiencing depression between the 3-6 month postpartum period.
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NON HODGKIN LYMPHOMA VIDEO: Lifestyle Factors and Risk of Death in NHL Patients, Cheese Good For Elderly Immune System, HIV Progresses Faster With Alcohol Consumption
(May 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - Survival of ...
(May 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Minnesota - Survival of non-Hodgkins lymphoma patients can be influenced greatly by lifestyle factors, according to a report published in the journal Cancer. Researchers studied data on over 1,200 non-Hodgkins lymphoma patients, finding that those with a 20 year history of smoking were at 76% increased risk of death, those who drank over 43 grams of alcohol a week had a 55% increased risk, and obese NHL patients were at 32% increased risk. From Finland - According to a report published in FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, elderly people may be able to boost their immune system by eating cheese. Researchers gave a group of elderly patients either placebo or probiotic Gouda cheese. Results showed that the Gouda group had enhanced immunity because the cheese acted as a carrier for probiotic bacteria and helped to activate participant's NK blood cells. And finally, from New York - HIV patients will see their disease progress faster with frequent alcohol use, according to a report published in AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. Researchers conducted a retrospective study, finding that two or more alcoholic drinks a day resulted in declining CD4 cell counts.
