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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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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION VIDEO: Ablation Reduces Risk of Alzheimer's, Stroke and Death, Few Call 911 at Signs of Stroke, Benefits of Breastfeeding
(May 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to ...
(May 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to a report presented at the National Heart Rhythm Society Sessions, a common heart procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation also lowers risk of several other conditions. Researchers studied atrial fibrillation patients, finding that the procedure--known as catheter ablation--significantly reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and death. From Michigan - Too many people would not phone 911 when they see stroke symptoms in a friend or family member, according to a report published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers surveyed nearly 5000 adults, finding that only 14% would call 911 when 3 common stroke symptoms were present, and that 37% would not call for any of the stroke signs. And finally, from Illinois - A new report published in the American Journal of Physiology, Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology outlines why breast milk is so beneficial. Researchers studied 12 breast fed and 10 formula fed babies, finding that breast milk influenced certain genes in the intestinal tract that formula did not. The breast fed babies guts were more able to recognize bad bacteria and able to fight it off, an aspect that could reduce their risk of food allergies, asthma and inflammatory bowel disease.
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VITAMIN A VIDEO: Maternal Vitamin A Improves Infant Lung Function, Distracted Doctors Do Not Finish Tasks, Sweets Decrease Baby Immunization Pain
(May 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to ...
(May 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, vitamin A supplementation in mothers increases lung function in their children. Researchers gave a group of mothers vitamin A supplementation or placebo before, during and after pregnancy. Results showed that the children of the vitamin A group had significantly improved lung function. From Australia - Doctors interrupted while working spend less time on tasks and frequently fail to return what they were doing, according to a report published in the journal Quality and Safety in Health Care. Studying 40 doctors in one teaching hospital, researchers found that when the doctors were interrupted, they spent about half the time they normally would on a task, and one fifth of the time they would fail to return to the task at hand. And finally, from Toronto - According to a report published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, giving infants sweet solutions prior to immunization reduces pain. Researchers reviewed 14 studies covering over 1600 injections. In 13 of the studies, results showed that giving a child a solution of sucrose and glucose before injection reduced pain and decreased crying.
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CAFFEINE VIDEO: Overtime Increases Heart Disease Risk, Sickle Cell May Affect Brain, Caffeine Good For Shift Workers
(May 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London – According to ...
(May 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London – According to a report published in the European Heart Journal, working overtime may increase risk of heart disease. Researchers studied over 10,000 people, finding that those who worked 3 or more hours than a regular seven hour day had a 60% increased risk of developing heart disease, and suffering non fatal heart attacks and angina. From California – Sickle cell disease may also affect brain functioning, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers compared nearly 150 sickle cell patients to 47 healthy controls, finding that the sickle cell group scored lower on tests gauging working memory, attention, processing speed and intellectual ability. And finally, back to London – According to a report published in the Cochrane Library, caffeine can help shift workers reduce their mistakes. Reviewing over 13 trials, researchers found that caffeine outperformed placebo or naps in reducing errors, and also improved memory, attention and reasoning scores on neuropsychological tests.
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CHOLESTEROL VIDEO: Eating Nuts Can Help Improve Cholesterol Levels
(May 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Eating nuts every day can ...
(May 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Eating nuts every day can help improve cholesterol levels, according to research published in the May 10 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Some ways to help you improve your cholesterol levels include: • Getting regular exercise • Maintaining or attaining a healthy weight • Making sure most of the fat you eat is from vegetables, nuts, and fish and not from meat or dairy Researchers from Loma Linda University in Loma Linda analyzed data collected from 25 studies looking at the effects of eating nuts on cholesterol levels. The studies involved nearly 600 individuals who had either normal or high cholesterol levels but who were not taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, Eating an average of 67 grams, or 2.4 ounces, of nuts every day was associated with an average 5.1% reduction in total cholesterol, a or “bad” cholesterol, 8.3% reduction in the ratio of LDL to HDL or “good” cholesterol , and 5.6% reduction in the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol. Triglycerides were also reduced by an average of 10.2%, but only among those whose triglyceride levels were high to begin with. The more nuts eaten, the greater the effects on cholesterol levels, and all types of nuts appeared to have similar effects. Eating nuts had the greatest effects on cholesterol levels among those with high LDL cholesterol, a low body mass index (BMI), and a typical Western diet. Today’s research suggests that adding nuts to one’s diet could help improve cholesterol levels.
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RESTLESS LEG VIDEO: Restless Leg Syndrome Runs In Families, Meat May Be Contaminated By Listeria, Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated With Fractures and Infections
(May 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Restless leg ...
(May 10, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Restless leg syndrome appears to run in families according to a report published in the May issue of Archives of Neurology. Researchers studied 671 patients and found that siblings of an individual with restless leg syndrome were 3.6 times as likely to have the condition, while children of parents with restless leg syndrome were 1.8 times as likely to have it develop. This aggregation of the condition in families could be due to genetic influences, environmental factors, or a combination of both. From Ottawa - Meat products produced by Zadi Foods Ltd. may be contaminated with listeria, according to a warning released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. While eating food contaminated with listeria may not appear spoiled, it can lead to high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea, particularly among pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. So far, no illnesses associated with the consumption of products has been reported. From Chicago - Proton pump inhibitors appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, according to a series of reports in the May 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers found an increased risk of spine and forearm fractures in women between the ages of 50 and 79. Daily use of proton pump inhibitors were also associated with an estimated 74 percent increase in infection with Clostridium difficile.
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SLEEP VIDEO: Elderly People Struggle to Get Sleep, Stem Cells can Provide Lasting Help to Injured Hearts, CT Scans Superior to X-Rays
(May 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to ...
(May 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to a study published by the American Geriatrics Society, elderly people in assisted living facilities struggle to get a full night's sleep. The study showed that 65% of assisted living facility residents had clinically significant sleep problems and that poor sleep was associated with declining quality of life and increased depression. From Texas - According to a study to be published in Circulation Research, transplanted human adult stem cells can provide lasting help to injured hearts. Scientists injected human adult stem cells into mouse models, and found improved pumping efficiency for a year following the injection. This improvement was caused by increased blood vessel formation in and around the injured area. From Pittsburgh - According to a study presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society 2010 Annual Meeting, CT scans are superior to standard X-rays for the detection of pelvic fractures. The study included 132 patients with pelvic fractures and found that X-rays failed to identify 48 percent of pelvic injuries. While most orthopedic surgeons will order additional X-ray views after a CT scan, the study now recommends eliminating this step.
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BREAST CANCER VIDEO: Breast Cancer Correlated to Circulating Tumor Cells, Screenings for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Dark Chocolate May Protect Brain After a Stroke
(May 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Belgium - According to ...
(May 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Belgium - According to a report presented at the IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference, survival from metastatic breast cancer is directly correlated to the amount of circulating tumor cells patients have in their blood. Researchers analyzed over 500 metastatic breast cancer patients, finding that 40 circulating tumor cells in 7.5 ml of blood raised ones risk of death at one year two fold. From Ohio - Technology has improved to the point where newborn and carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy is now possible, according to a report published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics. Results of pilot studies were successful in screening SMA in newborns, as well as identifying parents who may be carriers the condition. And finally, from Baltimore - According to a report published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, dark chocolate may protect the brain after a stroke. Researchers gave mice a single dose of dark chocolate and then induced stroke. Results showed that mice who ate the dark chocolate suffered significantly less brain damage than those who did not eat the chocolate.
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DEMENTIA VIDEO: Spouses of Dementia Patients More Likely To Experience Same, Job Stress Increases Heart Disease in Women, Obese Children and Weight Loss Surgery
(May 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to ...
(May 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older adults who have a spouse with dementia are at increased risk of the developing the condition themselves. Researchers studied nearly 2500 adults over 65 for 12 years, finding that spouses of dementia sufferers were at 6x increased risk of also developing dementia. From Denmark - Women with high pressure jobs are at increased risk of heart disease, according to a report published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Researchers studied over 12,000 nurses, finding that those who reported their job pressure as being much too high were at almost 50% increased risk of heart disease. And finally, from the UK - Obese children should undergo weight loss surgery only in the most extreme circumstances, according to a report published in The Lancet. Researchers assert that lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise should be the first choice of therapy, and that surgery should only be used in children in the highest 5% of BMI with obesity related complications and who have failed to respond to lifestyle interventions.
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS VIDEO: Newborn Weights Increasing, Azithromycin Does Not Improve CF Lung Function, Vitamin A Does Not Decrease Maternal, Infant Mortality
(May 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Kansas City – According ...
(May 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Kansas City – According to a report presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting, an increasing amount of newborns are overweight. Researchers reviewed over 74,000 births, finding that as the BMI of pregnant mothers increased significantly from 1990 to 2005, so too did the ponderal index increase in newborns. From New York – Treatment of children with cystic fibrosis with azithromycin does not appear to improve lung function, accord to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 320 children with cystic fibrosis, randomizing participants to either azithromyzin or placebo. Results showed that the antibiotic group did experience less cough, but did not however experience improved lung function. And finally, from Ghana – Vitamin A supplementation does not affect pregnancy related mortality, according to a report published in The Lancet. Researchers studied over 100,000 women of reproductive age, randomizing participants to once weekly vitamin A supplementation or placebo. They found that supplementation did not reduce maternal mortality or survival of the children.
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BREAST CANCER VIDEO: Early Mammography Screening Not Useful, High Blood Pressure Not Detected in Children, Antidepressant Class Does Not Affect Suicide Risk
(May 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According ...
(May 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, mammography screening in younger women does not appear to detect many cancers. Researchers reviewed data on over 115,000 women who had a mammogram under the age of 40. They found that screening of women under 25 found no cancers, and that screening of women aged 35-39 had a very low cancer detection rate and resulted in many women being recalled for additional tests. From Baltimore - A new report published in the journal Pediatrics outlines the difficulty of identifying high blood pressure in children. Analyzing the records of over 2500 pediatrics visits, researchers found that the child's blood pressure was not even checked 20% of the time, and that when checked, elevated blood pressure went unrecognized 87% of the time. And finally, from Boston - According to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, risk of suicide attempt is similar for those starting antidepressant medication, regardless of the specific class of drug. Researchers reviewed data on over 287,000 individuals on antidepressant therapy, finding no meaningful difference in the amount of suicide or suicide attempts among the several classes of antidepressant medication.
