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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: Accelerated Radiotherapy Course for Lung Cancer Patients, Protein in Urine and Hypertensive Patients, Cancer Risk for Post Kidney Transplant Patients
(April 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - According to ...
(April 30, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - According to a report presented at the annual European Lung Cancer Conference, lung cancer patients may benefit from accelerated radiotherapy. Researchers conducted a meta analysis covering 10 trials and over 2200 patients with non-metastatic lung cancer. They found that accelerated radiotherapy improved survival 3% over 5 years. From Italy - High blood pressure patients with protein in their urine at increased risk of kidney and heart problems, according to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Researchers studied nearly 1000 hypertensive patients for 4 years, finding that those with protein in their urine were 7.6 x more likely to develop chronic kidney disease, and 2.1 x more likely to suffer heart disease or stroke. And finally, from Australia - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, medications taken by post-kidney transplant patients carry the same risk of cancer. Researchers studied nearly 500 kidney transplant patients, each receiving one of three treatment options to prevent organ damage. Results showed that the risk of cancer was the same for all patients, regardless of the type of drug they were taking.
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HEART DISEASE VIDEO: Enzyme Linked to Heart Disease Risk, Obesity Increases Likelihood of Fibromyalgia, Genomic Analysis to Predict Disease and Response to Drugs
(April 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - An enzyme ...
(April 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - An enzyme that is found in the blood with LDL cholesterol has been connected to heart disease, according to another report published in The Lancet. Researchers reviewed 32 studies, examining the levels of Lp-PLA2 in the blood of over 79,000 total participants. They found that increased levels of the enzyme significantly raised risk of heart disease, so much so that its effect on the heart was deemed equivalent to that of high blood pressure. From Norway - According to a report published in Arthritis Care & Research, obesity increases risk of fibromyalgia. Researchers studied nearly 16,000 women for 11 years, finding that high BMI was an independent risk factor for fibromyalgia, and that women who exercised 4 times a week had a 29% reduced risk of developing the condition. And finally, from Boston - Another report published in The Lancet discusses how whole genomic analysis may be used to assess a patients risk for disease and possible response to medication. Researchers examined the whole genome of a 40 year old man, revealing several specific variants of diseases within the man's family, as well as variants that predicted the man would have an atypical response to particular heart medications.
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BREAST CANCER VIDEO: Invasive Breast Cancer Markers, Canadians Healthier than Americans, MS Environmental Link
(April 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco – Scientists may ...
(April 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco – Scientists may have discovered a method able to predict which women will develop invasive breast cancer, according to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Researchers reviewed over 1,100 cases of women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)—a form of non-invasive breast cancer—who were treated with lumpectomy. They found that the manner of diagnosis as well as the expression of certain biomarkers increased risk of the DCIS turning into invasive breast cancer. From Oregon – According to a report published in the journal Population Health Metrics, Canadians live longer and healthier lives than Americans. Using info from the Joint Canada/United States Survey of Health 2002/03, researchers found that Canadians have a higher life expectancy than Americans, despite similarities in living standards. The researchers suggest that national differences in health care and social equality are the reason for this disparity. And finally, back to San Francisco – According to a report published in the journal Nature, scientists believe that there may be an environmental component to multiple sclerosis. Researchers studied identical twins—one with MS and the other without. In depth genomic analysis was unable to explain why one twin developed the disease and the other did not, an aspect that led the study authors to suggest there may be an environmental factor to consider.
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CANCER VIDEO: Cost of Imaging Increasing For Cancer Patients, Obese Children Metabolize Medication Differently, High Dose B Vitamin Linked With Kidney Function Decline
(April 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina – According ...
(April 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina – According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the cost of imaging patients with cancer has increased in the last seven years. From 1999 to 2006, researchers found that use of imaging tests such as echocardiogram, MRI, ultrasound and CT scans all increased, with positron emission tomography (PET) increasing the most. As a result, the average 2 year imaging cost per beneficiary doubled. From California – Children who are obese metabolize medications differently than those of healthy weight, according to a report presented at the annual meeting for the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Researchers examined both obese and healthy weight children, finding a noticeable difference in how the two groups metabolized the drug dextromethorphan. And finally, from London – According to another report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, diabetic nephropathy patients who undergo B vitamin therapy may be at increased risk of kidney function decline. Researchers randomized over 200 diabetic patients to either high dose B vitamin therapy or placebo. Results showed that the B vitamin group had poorer kidney function and a greater amount of cardiovascular outcomes, including heart attack and stroke.
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HEART DISEASE VIDEO: Unhealthy Habits Raise Risk of Death, Heart Benefit from Antidepressants, Chocolate Linked With Depression
(April 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Norway - According to ...
(April 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Norway - According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, lack of exercise, poor diet, alcohol consumption and smoking significantly increase ones risk of death when combined. For 20 years, researchers followed nearly 5,000 adults. They found that participants who had all four poor health behaviors had 3x increased risk of death from heart disease or cancer. From Illinois - SSRI's may provide cardiovascular benefits, according to a report presented at the annual Experimental Biology meeting. Researchers studied 50 adults, half of whom were on the antidepressants. Results of blood tests showed that the platelets of those on antidepressants clumped together slower, thereby improving their cardiovascular health. And finally, from California - According to another report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, too much chocolate may be associated with depression. Researchers studied nearly 1000 healthy adults, finding that those who screened highest on depression scores also reported consuming the most amount of chocolate in a month.
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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION VIDEO: Diabetics at Risk For Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke Risk Possible With Standard Bypass Procedure, Fish Oil Health Claims May Be False
(April 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to ...
(April 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to a report published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, diabetics are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Researchers compared over 1400 atrial fibrillation patients with 2200 controls, finding that people with diabetes had a 40% increased risk of suffering the heart arrhythmia. From Baltimore - A new report published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia outlines how a standard practice during cardiac bypass surgery may increase risk of stroke. Researchers studied over 120 patients who underwent cardiac bypass surgery. They found that the standard practice of cooling and then rewarming a patient during the procedure may actually impair the blood flow to the brain and raises the patients risk of suffering a stroke. And finally, from London - According to a report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, fish oil supplements may not be as beneficial as they are claimed to be. Researchers studied over 800 elderly patients, randomizing some to receive omega 3 fatty acid supplements or placebo. Results showed that the fish oil supplements had no noticeable effect on cognitive decline.
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COLON CANCER VIDEO: Possible Urine Test for Colon Cancer, Green Tea Fights Eye Diseases, Pollution Connected to Asthma ER Visits for Children
(April 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According ...
(April 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According to a report published in the Journal of Proteome Research, advances have been made toward a urine test for colon cancer. Researchers studied urine samples of over 100 people, half with colon cancer and the other half without. They found over 15 substances that appear irregularly in the colon cancer samples, including increased levels of tryptophan. From Hong Kong - A new report published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry outlines how green tea can help fight against eye diseases . Researchers studied the effects of green tea of lab rats, finding that antioxidants indeed passed from the gastrointestinal tract into the retina and aqueous humor, an aspect which may help the eye fight diseases such as glaucoma . And finally, from Atlanta - Traffic pollution raises the incidence of asthma exacerbations in children, according to a report published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Researchers studied asthma related pediatric emergency room visits over an 11 year period. They found an increased incidence of asthma exacerbations occurred in the summer, when levels of ozone and traffic pollutants were at their highest.
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HEART DISEASE VIDEO: Framingham Score Unreliable in Detection of Atherosclerosis, EGFR Levels Linked With Breast Cancer, Pollution Exposure and Child's Cognitive Ability
(April 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - According to ...
(April 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Connecticut - According to a report published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, low score on a Framingham risk assessment does not rule out heart disease. Researchers studied over 2100 adults with suspected heart disease, finding that the Framingham risk assessment was 74% sensitive at finding atherosclerosis in men and only 36% sensitive in women. From Washington - Increased levels of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) may be a predictor of breast cancer, according to a report presented at the annual meeting for the American Association for Cancer Research. Researchers studied blood samples of over 400 women 17 months prior to diagnosis of estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, comparing these samples to healthy controls They found that those with the highest EGFR levels had almost 3x increased risk of developing breast cancer. And finally, from Poland - According to a report published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a mother's exposure to certain air pollutants may affect her child's cognitive ability. Researchers studied over 200 children, finding that those whose mothers had the highest exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons during pregnancy had significantly lower scores on standard reasoning and intelligence tests at age 5.
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H1N1 VIDEO: Pregnant Women At High Death Risk from H1N1, Early Cochlear Implants Beneficial, No Adverse Effects of Taking Multiple Epilepsy Medications
(April 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(April 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, pregnant women are at increased risk of dying from the H1N1 influenza. Researchers studied nearly 800 cases H1N1 infected pregnant women, finding that 23% had to be admitted to an intensive care unit, and that 5% of these women died. From Baltimore - Deaf children benefit greatly from receiving an early cochlear implant, according to another report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers compared nearly 200 deaf children to 97 healthy controls. Results showed that children who received a cochlear implant before 18 months old were able to hear twice as fast as they would have without the device, while their ability to communicate in return grew almost 1.5x faster. And finally, from Italy - Taking multiple medications for epilepsy is not associated with adverse effects, according to a report published in the journal Epilepsia. Researchers studied over 800 epileptic patients, finding no noticeable difference in the amount of adverse effects experienced by patients on monotherapy and those on polytherapy.
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CANCER VIDEO: Enzyme Predictive of Head and Neck Cancer Survival, Health Benefit of Mediterranean Diet, Gene Variant Protects Against Cognitive Decline
(April 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Scientists have ...
(April 19, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Scientists have identified an enzyme that may predict survival from head and neck cancer, according to a report presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. Researchers analyzed tissue samples from over 100 squamous carcinoma patients, finding that those with low levels of the enzyme ERCC1 had increased chances of surviving the cancer following adjuvant therapy. From Spain - A new report published in the journal BMC Genomics outlines the genetic component to the health benefits of the mediterranean diet. Researchers studied 20 patients with metabolic syndrome who followed a mediterranean diet for six weeks. Results showed that intake of phenols--nutrients that are found in virgin olive oil--repressed pro inflammatory genes. And finally, from Minnesota - According to a report published in the journal Neurology, researchers have identified a genetic variant that may protect memory and thinking skills in the elderly. Studying nearly 3000 elderly patients, researchers found that presence of the Val gene variant had a protective effect on thinking skills and was also associated with a slower cognitive decline.
