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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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Childhood Obesity and Early Heart Disease, Education Protects Against Alzheimer's, Google Launches Flu Tracker
(November 12, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According ...
(November 12, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According to research presented to the American Heart Association, childhood obesity may be a warning sign for heart disease. Researchers measured the thickness of the inner lining of the carotid arteries in 70 children, most of whom were obese, and found that, while the average age of the children was 13, the state of their arteries was more typical of somebody 30 years older. This advanced 'vascular age' increases the risk for heart attack or stroke by age 30. From St. Louis - According to research in the Archives of Neurology, education can help protect against Alzheimer's. In a study of 37 people diagnosed with Alzheimer's-like dementia and 161 controls, researchers found that those with a higher level of education performed better on cognitive tests than those with similar amounts of brain plaque but less education. Education level did not have any bearing on cognitive function in those without this plaque. And finally, from California - Google has launched a new online tool that could help experts at the CDC track the annual flu epidemic. Google Flu Trends, released through the philanthropic site Google.org, tracks flu incidence across the U.S. by monitoring influenza-related terms that are entered into Google's search engine. This allows the CDC to track flu activity in near real time, when previously their surveillance data was about 2 weeks behind. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Trans Fats and Cholesterol Levels, Long-Term Therapy After Heart Attack, New Law Requires Vision Test for Elderly Drivers
(November 11, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According ...
(November 11, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According to research presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association, trans fats increase cholesterol levels regardless of their source. In a study of 61 adults, researchers found that LDL cholesterol levels were higher in those who consumed trans fats, whether they were from a natural source such as milk or meat, or whether they were processed. Trans fats have been linked to an increased risk for coronary heart disease and sudden death. From Italy - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, long-term therapy after heart attack may reduce the risk of suffering from a second attack. In a study of over 3,200 people, researchers found that those who underwent long-term therapy, which can last up to 3 years, were 48% less likely to experience a non-fatal heart attack than those who received standard care. And finally, from Florida - According to research in the Archives of Ophthalmology, a new license renewal law for elderly drivers has resulted in fewer road deaths among those over age 80. The law requires those aged 80 or older to receive a vision test before they have their license renewed. Researchers found that in the years after the law was enacted the death rate from motor vehicle collisions dropped by 17% in this age group. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Herbal Tea May Lower Blood Pressure, Signs of Autism Possibly Evident By 12 Months of Age, Flu Vaccine Linked to Reduced Risk of Blood Clots
(November 10, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According ...
(November 10, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From New Orleans - According to research presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association, an ingredient in herbal tea may lower blood pressure. In a study of 65 people who were prehypertensive or mildly hypertensive, those who drank three 8-oz cups of tea containing hibiscus each day saw their systolic blood pressure drop by 7.2 mm Hg, compared to 1.3 mm Hg among those who took placebo. From California - According to research in the journal Autism, signs of autism may be apparent by 12 months of age. In a study of 66 one-year olds who were also assessed at 24 and 36 months, researchers found that behaviors such as unusual ways of playing with toys appeared to predict the development of autism. Children who went on to develop autism were much more likely to rotate, spin, and engage in unusual visual exploration of objects at 12 months of age than those who did not develop autism. And finally, back to New Orleans - According to another study presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association, getting the flu vaccine may reduce the risk of blood clots. In a study of over 700 adults, researchers found that those who received the flu vaccine were 26% less likely to develop venous thromboembolism during the next year. The result was most pronounced among those under age 52, where immunization led to a 48% reduced risk of VTE.
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Genetically Modified Pigs to Produce Human Organs for Transplant, Migraine Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Dietary Supplement Improves Fitness In the Elderly
(November 7, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From London - A fertility ...
(November 7, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From London - A fertility expert researching genetically modified pigs believes that the first human transplant of an organ grown in a humanized pig could take place in the next decade. These pigs are genetically modified to contain 6 human genes that partially "humanize" them in order to prevent rejection by the immune system of organ recipients. Nearly 8,000 people are on the waiting list for organ transplant in the UK alone. From Seattle - According to research in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, migraine may be linked to a reduced risk for breast cancer. In a study of nearly 3,500 women, researchers found that those who suffered from migraine had a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who were migraine-free. The researchers believe that the hormonal fluctuations that trigger migraine may also protect against breast cancer. And finally, from Oklahoma - According to research in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a dietary supplement may improve the fitness of elderly men and women. In a study of 26 people over age 70, researchers found that those who received 800 milligrams of the amino acid beta-alanine three times a day for 90 days experienced a 30% improvement in their physical working capacity. This was similar to the changes seen after endurance training. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Coffee May Slow Liver Disease Progression, Cancer Patient Genome Decoded, Children Living With Smokers More Likely to be Underfed
(November 6, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According ...
(November 6, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, moderate coffee consumption may slow the progression of hepatitis C-related liver disease. In a study of nearly 800 adults with hepatitis C, researchers found that those who drank at least 3 cups of coffee per day had a 50% lower risk of liver disease progression over 3.5 years. Drinking tea had no influence on disease progression. From St. Louis - According to research in the journal Nature, scientists have decoded the genome of a cancer patient. The patient was a woman in her 50s who died of acute myeloid leukemia. The scientists identified 10 mutated genes in cancerous tissue that were apparently involved in triggering the disease. This is the first human cancer genome to be sequenced and the findings may serve as the foundation for developing more effective ways to diagnose and treat this disease. And finally, from New York - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, children living with smokers are more likely to be underfed. In a study of over 8,800 households, researchers found that, in households with at least one smoker, 17% of children were underfed, compared to only 9% of children in nonsmoking households. Families with at least one smoker may spend anywhere from 2% to 20% of their income on tobacco. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Synthetic Drug May Help Fight Obesity, Long-Term Treatment for Opioid Drug Addiction Works Best, Hepatitis C Infection Increases Risk of Kidney Cancer
(November 5, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - According to ...
(November 5, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Switzerland - According to research in Cell Metabolism, a new synthetic drug may help fight obesity. In the study, researchers fed mice a high fat diet for 4 months and also gave them 100 to 500 mg per day of an experimental new drug that works in a similar fashion to resveratrol, the natural compound found in red wine. Mice on the high dose of the drug did not become obese, and had their levels of cholesterol, fasting blood glucose and insulin come down. From Philadelphia - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, teens addicted to opioid drugs are more likely to quit if they receive longer-term treatment. In a study of 152 patients, researchers found that those who received continued treatment with the combination medication buprenorphine-naloxone were significantly less likely to test positive for drug use after 4, 8 and 12 weeks than those who received short-term treatment. And finally, from Detroit - According to research presented to the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, hepatitis C infection may increase the risk for kidney cancer. In a study of over 3,000 patients with hepatitis C, researchers found that the rate of renal cell carcinoma was 0.6 per 100. In contrast, the researchers found that, among 64,000 uninfected individuals, the rate of renal cell carcinoma was only 0.3 per 100. Larger studies will be needed to confirm these results. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Eating Fish Lowers Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetics, Treanda Approved for Lymphoma Treatment, Small Amounts of Caffeine Linked to Low Birth Weight
(November 4, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to ...
(November 4, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to research in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, eating fish may help prevent kidney disease in diabetics. In a study of 22,000 adults, 517 of whom had diabetes, researchers found that those with diabetes who ate fish more than once per week were less likely to have protein in the urine - an early sign of kidney disease. Overall, 18% of those who ate fish less than once per week had these early signs of kidney disease, compared to just 4% of those who ate fish at least twice per week. From Washington - The FDA has approved bendamustine hydrochloride, sold under the trade name Treanda, for the treatment of lymphoma. The approval comes after a trial was conducted on 100 indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients, which resulted in a 74% response rate to treatment. Patient response and progression-free survival both lasted an average of about 9 months. The drug had previously been approved for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia And finally, from the UK - According to research in the British Medical Journal, even small amounts of caffeine can increase the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby. In a study of over 2,600 pregnant women, researchers found that those who drank 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day had a 20% increased risk of having a low birth weight baby. Those who drank the equivalent of 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day had a 50% increased risk. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Vigorous Exercise Lowers Breast Cancer Risk, Children More Medicated Than Ever, Early Peanut Exposure May Actually Reduce Allergy Risk
(November 3, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(November 3, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to a study in the journal Breast Cancer Research, vigorous exercise may protect against breast cancer. Over 32,000 women were asked about physical activity, and researchers found that regular activity such as running, aerobics or heavy housework was associated with a 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer. This protective effect was not seen in those who were overweight, or those who only participated in light exercise. From St. Louis - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, children have become increasingly medicated to fight chronic illness. From 2002 to 2005, prescriptions doubled for type 2 diabetes, rose by more than 46% for asthma treatments, rose by over 40% for ADHD treatments, and increased 15% for cholesterol-lowering drugs. While these trends may indicate that chronic conditions are on the rise, they may also reflect better screening and changes in the way drugs are prescribed. And finally, from London - According to research in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, early peanut exposure has been linked to lower allergy risk. In a comparison of two populations of Jewish children aged 4 to 18 - over 4,600 in Israel and nearly 4,000 in London - researchers found that those in London, where pregnant women and infants are encouraged to avoid peanuts, were nearly 6 times more likely to have a peanut allergy than Israeli children. Current recommendations should remain unchanged until these findings can be confirmed. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Transfusions of Older Blood Increase Infection Risk, Combination Therapy Effective for Childhood Anxiety, Advocacy Group Demands Avandia Be Taken Off Market
(October 31, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(October 31, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research presented to the American College of Chest Physicians, using older blood for a transfusion may be harmful. In a study of over 400 patients given blood transfusions, researchers found that those who were given blood that was 29 days or more old developed conditions like blood stream infections, pneumonia, heart valve infections and sepsis at twice the rate of those who received blood that was only up to 28 days old. From Baltimore - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, a combination of drug and behavioral therapy offers the best results for children with anxiety. In a study of nearly 500 kids, researchers found that 81% of those who received both the drug sertraline and 14 sessions with a behavioral therapist had their symptoms improve, compared to only 55-60% who received drug or behavior therapy alone. And finally, back to Washington - According to the advocacy group Public Citizen, the anti-diabetes drug rosiglitazone, sold under the trade name Avandia, should be taken off the market due to unacceptable liver risks. In a review of FDA data, the group found 14 previously unpublished cases of severe drug-induced liver failure, including 12 deaths. The drug's manufacturer insists that a review by an independent panel has said that the liver risks were acceptable. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Warning Issued for Decorative Contact Lenses, Daylight Savings Affects Heart Attack Risk, FDA Criticized Over Bisphenol A Research
(October 30, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Ottawa - Eye care ...
(October 30, 2008 - Insidermedicine) From Ottawa - Eye care professionals have issued a warning against the use of decorative contact lenses without a prescription. These lenses, which are particularly popular around Halloween, can often be found at retail stores, beauty salons and on the Internet. The lenses cover a large portion of the eye and do not offer the same level of oxygen permeability as prescription contacts. This can increase the risk for conditions like ocular inflammation, bacterial infection or mechanical damage to the eye. From Sweden - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, daylight saving time affects heart attack risk. Researchers found that the risk of heart attack rises during the first 3 weekdays after the start of daylight saving time in the spring, and declines on the autumn Monday when clocks go back to normal. The researchers suggest that a sudden change in biologic rhythms, such as minor sleep deprivation, may have adverse cardiovascular effects. And finally, from Washington - The FDA has been criticized over its research into the health effects of bisphenol A, the compound used to make sturdy plastics for baby bottles and water bottles. A panel of experts convened by the agency to examine its research found that the margins of safety that the FDA declared to be "adequate" were, in fact, inadequate. The committee suggested that the proposed safety levels should actually be at least 10 times lower. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
