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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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ASTHMA VIDEO: Vitamin D And Childhood Asthma, Stem Cells From The Gut, Diet Influences Stroke Risk
(April 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denver - According to ...
(April 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Denver - According to research published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, asthmatic children with low levels of vitamin D, have worse lung function and have higher levels of allergy related proteins in their blood. These children also use more medication to treat their condition. From Beijing - Researchers have found a new, safe and efficient way to create stem cells. In research published in the journal Cellular Reprogramming; scientists were able to reprogram cells from the human gut into stem cells. These cells have great potential for repairing, or replacing damaged tissues and organs. And finally, from Japan - In research published in the journal Stroke, women who reported eating foods rich in the B vitamins folate and B-6, had a significantly reduced risk of death from heart disease and stroke. In men, this same dietary pattern reduced their risk of death from heart failure.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE VIDEO: Gene Increasing Risk of Alzheimer's Disease, New Treatment for Prostate Cancer, New Drug Reducing Cases of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
(April 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Researchers have ...
(April 15, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - Researchers have identified a gene that appears to increase a person's risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's disease. According to findings presented at Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, individuals with a particular variation in the gene MTHFD1L may be almost twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease as those without the variation. From New York - A new treatment for men with an aggressive form of prostate cancer has shown promising anti-tumor activity, according to a study published online in The Lancet. At least half of the patients receiving doses of a new androgen receptor antagonist, saw a 50% decrease in their PSA levels. The drug was associated with tumor regression and improving disease in soft tissue and in bone. From New York - Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have designed a new class of drug that could reduce cases of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Findings published in the journal Cancer Cell highlight an experimental compound that targets the master regulator protein responsible for causing non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, while having little adverse effects on normal, healthy cells.
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY VIDEO: High BMI Children, Genetics Of Cancer Cells' Life Cycle, Angioplasty Vs Bypass Surgery
(April 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Georgia - Research presented ...
(April 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Georgia - Research presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine's annual meeting, children with a higher body mass index, more body fat and less endurance have stiffer central arteries than their thinner, leaner counterparts. Stiff arteries are usually seen in adults with atherosclerosis, where blood vessels become clogged with plaque. From New York - According to new research appearing online in the journal Cancer Cell, the retinoblastoma gene plays a key role in the life cycle of cells. This gene appears to play a role in regulating a cell's ability to divide. Mutations in the retinoblastoma gene are found in many human cancers. The researchers found that when they disabled this gene, cells would continue to divide. And finally from, Los Angeles - Angioplasty with drug-eluting stents is just as effective as bypass surgery for some types of cardiovascular disease, but carry different risks. The research, appearing in the American Journal of Cardiology, found that the risk of death or heart attack one year after either procedure was not significantly different. They also found that while the risk of stroke was lower with stenting, the risk of a re-clog was higher.
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BREAST CANCER VIDEO: Benign Breast Disease, Depression, Chronic Stress
(April 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From St. Louis - Drinking ...
(April 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From St. Louis - Drinking alcohol at a young age increases a woman's risk of benign breast disease, according to research published online in the Journal of Pediatrics. Following over 9,000 young females, ages 9 to 15, for over 11 years, researchers found that young women who drank 6-7 times per week were 5.5 times more likely to have benign breast disease than those who had less than one drink. Benign breast lesions are sometimes linked to later development of invasive breast cancer. From Michigan - Symptoms for depression are likely to increase among medical interns, according an online report appearing in the June 2010 print issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. The number of study participants who met criteria for depression increased from 3.9% before internship to an average of 25.7% during internship. Stress associated with receiving a medical education includes increased work hours and perceived medical errors. And finally, from Texas - Chronic stress may accelerate the growth of tumors in patients with ovarian cancer, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. In mouse models, stress hormones, specifically norepinephrine and epinephrine protected tumor cells from destruction and promoted their growth. Targeting stress hormones and their signaling pathways may therefore be beneficial to cancer patients.
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AMD VIDEO: Macular Degeneration Genes, Anti-smoking Laws Reduce Hospital Admissions, Childhood Exotropia
(April 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Analyzing the ...
(April 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Analyzing the genomes of over 18,000 people, researchers have identified 3 new genes that are linked to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. In research published online in the Proceedings of The National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that two of these genes are known to be involved in the HDL cholesterol pathway, potentially opening up new areas for AMD treatments. From Toronto - Anti-smoking laws appear to have decreased hospital admissions for cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, according to a report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Researchers examined hospital admission rates for conditions such as heart attacks, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. In municipalities that instituted a restaurant smoking ban there was a 39% decrease in hospital admissions due to cardiovascular conditions, and a 33% decrease in respiratory related admissions. And finally, from Philadelphia - Children with exotropia, a condition where eyes turn outward when focusing on objects, are at an increased risk of becoming nearsighted later in life. According to an article published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology, slightly more than 90% of children with intermittent exotropia became nearsighted by the time they reached their 20s and needed corrective lenses.
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SLEEP APNEA VIDEO: Increases Stroke Risk, Childhood Obesity Rising
(April 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - Children are ...
(April 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - Children are becoming heavier earlier in their lives and carrying that weight for longer, according to a report published in the International Journal of Obesity. 20 percent of people born between 1966-1985 were obese by ages 20-29. Among their parents, that same level of obesity was not reached until ages 30-39. Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, disability and premature death. From Maryland - Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of stroke in middle-aged and older adults, especially among men, according to a report published online ahead of print in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Men with moderate to severe sleep apnea were nearly three times more likely to have a stroke than those with no or mild sleep apnea. In women, the link was only found in patients with severe sleep apnea.
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KIDNEY CANCER VIDEO: Urine Test For Kidney Cancer, Measles in BC, Private Practice Owners
(April 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From British Columbia - The ...
(April 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From British Columbia - The B.C. Centre for Disease Control reports 26 confirmed cases of measles in the province, with most of the cases appearing in Metro Vancouver. In fourteen of the cases, the patients were unvaccinated, while the others had an uncertain vaccination history. In North America most children are vaccinated before the age of two. The center has identified the two strains responsible for the outbreak, and suspect they were both imported from overseas. From St Louis - A new way to screen for kidney cancer is on the horizon. Currently, there is no diagnostic test for kidney cancer, and most are discovered during a CT or ultrasound test for another condition. In a report published online in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers found elevated levels of two proteins in the urine of those with kidney cancer. The increased presence of these proteins appears to identify 90% of all kidney cancers. And finally, from Michigan - Doctors with a financial stake in an outpatient surgery center perform more procedures, according to a new report published in the journal Health Affairs. Gathering data in Florida, researchers examined the surgical volume of physicians before and after they became owners of a surgical center, as well as the volume from physicians who remained non-owners. On average, those physicians who did own a surgical center performed twice as many procedures.
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FLU SHOT VIDEO: More Effective Flu Shot, Walking Reduces Stroke Risk, Eggs Reduce Appetite
(April 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From St. Louis - According ...
(April 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From St. Louis - According to a report published in the journal Vaccine, adding a second strain of the Influenza B virus to the seasonal flu shot would increase its effectiveness. Typically the flu shot contains two variations of the influenza A virus, and one of influenza B. In animal trials, researchers found that immunizing against a single strain of influenza B did not appear to protect against the other. From Dallas - Researchers have found that walking can reduce a woman's stroke risk, according to a report in the journal Stroke. Researchers followed nearly 40,000 women for almost 12 years, with the women completing a questionnaire every few years estimating their physical activity. Those women who reported walking at a brisk pace, 3 miles per hour or faster, had a 37% lower risk of stroke. And similarly, those women who reported walking for at least two hours a week had a 30% lower risk of stroke. And finally, from Illinois - According to a report published in the journal Nutritional Research, eating eggs for breakfast appears to reduce a person's appetite for the rest of the day. Researchers compared two groups of men, one eating a protein-rich egg breakfast, the other eating a carbohydrate based breakfast. Those who had the egg breakfast consumed 400 fewer calories during the day. In blood tests, a hormone that reflects hunger was found to be much higher in the men who consumed the carbohydrate based meal.
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ANXIETY VIDEO: Exercise As Treatment For Mood Disorders, Behavioral Test For MCI, Exercise During Pregnancy
(April 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Dallas - According to ...
(April 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Dallas - According to research presented at the annual conference of the Anxiety Disorder Association of America, exercise should be prescribed more often for people with depression and anxiety disorders. In examining numerous studies, researchers found substantial support for using exercise to help treat mood disorders. The researchers recommend that patients slowly increase their physical activity to 150 minutes a week of moderate activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. From Pennsylvania - According to a report published in the Journal of Mathematical Psychology using a simple question and answer behavioral test, researchers were able to detect changes in the progression of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. MCI is typically diagnosed by measuring a decrease in volume of the hippocampus using a MRI scan. This new method would be less expensive, and be useful when MRI imaging is unavailable. And Finally, from Maryland - Moderate exercise during pregnancy can reduce the birth weight of infants according to a new report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. High birth weight carries with it a number of complications for the infant. Yet in previous studies in the non-pregnant population, exercise reduced insulin resistance. The researchers were concerned that if this same reduction occurred in pregnant women, it might have a major affect on fetal nutrition. However they found that exercise had no affect on maternal insulin sensitivity.
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WEIGHT LOSS VIDEO: Self Guided Program Successfully Curbs Binge Eating, Early CT and MRI Scans Cut Costs and Shorten Stays, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Knee Replacement Surgery
(April 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Oregon - According to ...
(April 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Oregon - According to a report published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, a self guided, short term program has shown success in curbing binge eating. Researchers studied over 100 patients with a history of binge eating, having the patients read an instructional book and then attend a series of therapy sessions over 12 weeks. Results showed that upon study completion, 63% of participants had stopped binge eating. From Boston - According to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, early CT and MRI scans can shorten the amount of time a patient stays in hospital. Researchers studied over 10, 000 hospital admissions, finding that patients had a significantly shorter stay in the hospital when imaged either the day before or day of admission, when compared to those imaged on day 1 or day 2 following admission. And finally, from Norway - Rheumatoid arthritis patients who undergo knee replacement are at increased risk of infection, according to a report published in Arthritis Care and Research. Studying over 6,800 knee replacement surgeries, researchers found that RA patients who underwent the procedure were 1.6x more likely than those with osteoarthritis to get an infection that required subsequent revision.
