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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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CANCER VIDEO: Cancer Researchers Identify Tumor DNA Red Flags, Sorafenib Shrinks Kidney Cancer Tumors, Obesity and Kidney Stone Risk
(February 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to ...
(February 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to a report published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers have developed a new technique that may work to personalize cancer management. Scientists analyzed four colorectal and two breast tumors, finding that tumors DNA sequences had been uniquely rearranged. Researchers then used these rearranged DNA sequences as red flags--biomarkers capable of pointing towards other parts of the DNA that may have tumor DNA in them. From North Carolina - The drug sorafenib has been shown to shrink kidney cancer tumors before surgery, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Researchers studied 30 kidney cancer patients, administering sorafenib twice daily up to eight weeks before surgery. Results showed that the tumors shrunk up to 40% before the operation. And finally, back to Baltimore - Obesity drastically raises ones risk of developing kidney stones, according to a report published in the Journal of Urology. Researchers reviewed data on nearly 100,000 people, finding that having a BMI of over 30kg/m2 nearly doubled the risk of having kidney stones.
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MIGRAINE VIDEO: Chronic Migraines Increase Depression, Women Alcohol and Fatal Car Crashes, Happiness and Heart Disease Risk
(February 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York – People who ...
(February 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York – People who suffer from chronic migraines have worse general health and are more depressed than those who suffer migraines episodically, according to a report published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Researchers studied nearly 12,000 episodic and chronic migraine patients, finding that chronic migraine sufferers were 2x more likely to be depressed and experience chronic pain, 40% more likely to develop heart disease and 70% more likely to suffer stroke. From Connecticut – According to a report published in Injury Prevention, alcohol has been connected to the increasing amount of fatal car crashes among women in the US. Reviewing US data on fatal car crashes from 1995-2007, researchers found that 3.2% of women involved in a fatal crash had a positive blood alcohol test, compared with only 1.2% of men. And finally, back to New York – According to a report published in the European Heart Journal, people who are normally content, happy and joyful may have a decreased risk of heart disease. Researchers studied nearly 1,800 adults, measuring their levels of depression and anxiety, as well as the extent of ‘positive affect’—a host of emotions including joy, happiness, contentment, and enthusiasm. After controlling for age, gender and heart disease risk, results showed that the less positive affect a person had, the more likely they were to suffer heart disease.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: NSAIDs Do Not Reduce Skin Cancer Risk, Genetic Markers Fail to Predict Cardiovascular Disease, Autism Symptoms Gradually Develop
(February 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to ...
(February 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to a report published in the Archives of Dermatology, non-steroidal anti-inflammataroy drugs do no appear to reduce skin cancer risk. Researchers compared 415 squamous cell carcinoma patients with 415 controls, finding that regular use of pain medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen resulted in no reduction in risk of squamous cell carcinoma. From Boston - Using genetic markers to predict cardiovascular disease does not appear to be effective, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 19,000 women for 12 years, constructing a risk score based on genetic markers known to be connected to CVD. They found that using the genetic risk score did not improve prediction of CVD. And finally, back to California - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, symptoms of autism are not apparent in children under 6 months. Researchers compared 25 children at high risk for autism with 25 low risk children, finding that autism symptoms such as lack of eye contact, smiling and babbling only developed gradually over the first year of life and were not apparent at 6 months.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: MRI During Breast Cancer Assessment, Unfinished Treatment of PTSD in Most Soldiers, Type 2 Diabetic Women and Bone Fracture Risk
(February 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According ...
(February 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to a report published in The Lancet, using MRI along with conventional breast cancer assessment does not decrease re-operation rates. Researchers studied 1623 breast cancer patients who were scheduled to undergo surgery after conventional triple assessment, randomizing half to undergo MRI and the other half to receive no further testing. Between the two groups, there was no noticeable difference in the amount of women who needed a repeat operation. From San Francisco - According to a report published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, many Americans soldiers suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder do not receive adequate treatment for the condition. Between 2002-2008, nearly 50,000 soldiers were newly diagnosed with PTSD. However, less than 10% of veterans actually complete their recommended treatment of 10-12 weekly sessions. And finally, from Detroit - Women with type 2 diabetes taking thiazolidinedione have an increased risk of bone fractures, according to a report published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers studied nearly 20,000 patients, finding that women taking TZD for one year had a 50% increased risk of suffering a bone fracture, though this relationship was not seen in men.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Migraines and Heart Attack Risk, Shortened Radiation Therapy Successful, Milk While Pregnant May Decrease Child's Chances of MS
(February 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According ...
(February 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the journal Neurology, migraines increase ones risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers compared over 6,000 migraine sufferers with nearly 5,300 people without migraines. Results showed that people with migraine were nearly 2x more likely to suffer a heart attack than people without migraine. From Hamilton - According to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy has been shown to be successful for women with early stage breast cancer. Researchers randomized over 1,200 breast cancer patients to either standard 5 week regimen of radiation therapy or an accelerated, 3 week regimen. Breast cancer recurrence rates after ten years were found to be similar for both groups. And finally, from Minnesota - Women who drink milk during pregnancy may reduce their child's risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, according to a report presented at the annual meeting for the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers surveyed over 35,000 mothers and followed them for several years. They found that mothers who drank at least 4 glasses of milk a day during pregnancy had a 56% reduced risk of having their child develop MS.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Gastric Bypass Works In Obese Teens, Medicated Glaucoma Patients Less Likely to Die, Patients With Unexplained Chest Pain Experience Little Relief
(February 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - According to ...
(February 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, obese teens who underwent gastric banding lost a significant amount of weight. Researchers studied 50 obese teenagers, some underwent gastric banding while others tool part in a lifestyle intervention program. They found that 84% of participants in the gastric banding group lost more than 50% of excess weight compared with only 12% of participants in the intervention group. From Michigan - Glaucoma patients taking medication for the condition may have a decreased risk of mortality, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Researchers studied over 20,000 glaucoma patients for 4 years, finding that those on any kind of glaucoma medication were 74% less likely to die than those on no medication at all. And finally, from Germany - A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that many patients suffering unexplained chest pain receive little relief from standard medical care. Researchers studied over 800 patients suffering from non-specific chest pain, finding that 55.5% still had chest pain six months after visiting a primary care office, and that 10.7% underwent unnecessary further testing.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Paroxetine Interferes With Life Saving Qualities of Breast Cancer Drug Tamoxifen (Interview with Dr. David Juurlink, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences)
(February 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Taking the antidepressant paroxetine interferes ...
(February 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Taking the antidepressant paroxetine interferes with the life-saving properties of the breast cancer therapy tamoxifen, according to research published in the British Medical Journal. Here is some information about cancer and depression: • An estimated 15 to 25% of cancer patients suffer from depression • Depression associated with cancer can usually be treated with a combination of counseling and medication • Depressed cancer patients should be evaluated by a professional for their risk of suicide Researchers from Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto and from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) analyzed the long-term survival rates of nearly 2,500 Ontario women aged 66 and older who were treated with tamoxifen for breast cancer between the years 1993 to 2005. These women were also treated with one antidepressant of the SSRI class for some or all of the time they were taking tamoxifen. Overall, about 30% of the women received antidepressant treatment while taking tamoxifen. After adjusting for factors that affect survival rates, including age, women who were taking paroxetine, which is also known under its tradename Paxil, while taking tamoxifen were more likely to die from breast cancer than those who had not taken this drug. The more paroxetine therapy overlapped with tamoxifen therapy, the higher the risk of dying from breast cancer. The authors estimate that using paroxetine for 41% of the duration of tamoxifen therapy would result in 1 additional death from breast cancer within five years for every 20 women treated. No association with breast cancer survival rates were found for other antidepressant. We spoke with Dr. David Juurlink, one of the investigators of this study, who offered some further insight. Today’s research suggests that women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer should not also take paroxetine. Never stop tamoxifen or paroxetine therapy without first consulting your health care professional
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: High Blood Pressure Possible Predictor of Dementia, Hazards of Third Hand Smoke, IBD Increases Blood Clot Risk
(February 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to ...
(February 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to a report published in the Archives of Neurology, high blood pressure may be a predictor of dementia in some older adults. For five years, researchers studied nearly 1,000 elderly people suffering from cognitive impairment, but not dementia. They found that hypertension was associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in those adults who were unable to organize thoughts and make decisions, but not in those who suffered from memory dysfunction. From California - A new report published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences outlines the hazards of third hand smoke. Residual nicotine from burning tobacco attaches to almost every surface--lasting days, weeks and even months. Lab tests revealed that when this leftover nicotine interacted with a common ambient air pollutant nitrous acid, it created a carcinogen known as tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNA). And finally, from Nottingham - According to a report published in The Lancet, people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease face a significant increased risk of blood clots. Researchers compared over 13, 500 IBD patients with over 70,000 healthy controls. They found that non-hospitalized patients with active IBD were 16x more likely to suffer a blood clot when compared to non-hospitalized controls.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Ultrasound Screening May Reduce Risk of Preterm Birth, HPV Vaccination Decreases Genital Diseases, Progesterone May Ward Off Preterm Birth
(February 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Doctors can ...
(February 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Doctors can reduce the risk of preterm birth by conducting ultrasound screening for a short cervix, according to a report presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Researchers estimated the outcomes and costs of screening cervical length in all women--not just those at high risk for preterm birth. They found that such universal screening would actually reduce costs, improve quality of life and decrease neonatal deaths. From Columbia - According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, HPV vaccination in young women may decrease occurrence of several genital diseases. Researchers studied over 17,000 15 year old women, finding that HPV vaccination resulted in a reduction in the risk of lesions, genital warts, abnormalities on pap smears, as well as the need for procedures such as colposcopy. And finally, back to Chicago - According to another report presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, scientists may have identified the process by which the hormone progesterone wards off preterm birth. Many preterm births occur because the fetal membranes are weakened by apoptosis and then rupture. Researchers have found, however, that progesterone can inhibit apoptosis and thereby prevent preterm birth.
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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Genetic Cause for Preterm Labor, COPD Raises Risk of Depression, BPA Exposure Increases Child's Chances of Asthma
(February 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to ...
(February 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to a report presented at the Annual Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine meeting, genetics may cause some women to go into preterm labor. Researchers studied over 800 pregnant women--all of whom had a preterm birth prior to onset of the study-- and their fetuses. They found that the presence of a DNA variant in the fetus that influences inflammation doubled the risk of preterm birth, while certain variants in the mothers genes also raised this risk. From Switzerland - COPD patients are more likely to suffer depression, according to a report published in the journal Chest. Comparing over 35,000 COPD patients with over 35,000 healthy controls, researchers found that the COPD patients had 6.8% higher prevalence of depression. And finally, from Texas - According to a report published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a mother's exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) raises her child's risk of developing asthma. Researchers gave mice BPA in their drinking water before pregnancy, during pregnancy and afterwards. They found that offspring of mice exposed to BPA demonstrated symptoms of asthma, while those who were not exposed showed no such signs.
