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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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The incidence, progression and risk factors of age related macular degeneration
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Iceland - Research published ...
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Iceland - Research published in Ophthalmology the incidence, progression and risk factors for age related macular degeneration. Researchers studied nearly 3,000 individuals graded for AMD. Participants underwent completed a questionnaire and underwent clinical testing. Results showed that, of these participants, nearly 15% developed AMD. Analysis showed that age, smoking history, plasma HDL cholesterol, BMI and female sex were associated with the disease.
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High antidepressant doses raise risk of suicidal behavior in children, young adults
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - High doses ...
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - High doses of antidepressants raise risk of self-harm among children and young adults, according to a report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers studied data on over 160,000 people between the ages of 10-64 years. Participants had depression and had started antidepressant treatment with a SSRI at modal, or at higher than modal doses. Results showed that children who started antidepressant treatment with high doses had rates of suicidal behavior 2x higher than those prescribed average doses
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Labor induction actually decreases risk of c-section
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From London - A new ...
(April 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From London - A new report published in CMAJ finds that risk of cesarean section actually decreases with labor induction. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of over 150 trials comprised of over 31,000 deliveries. Results showed that risk of cesarean section decreased by 12% when post-term pregnancies were induced. Risk was lower in both high and low risk pregnancies, and risk of complications or fetal death was also lower among women who were induced.
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ECG in ambulance for heart attack can save lives
(April 28, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Research ...
(April 28, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Research published in Heart finds that administering an ECG in the ambulance saves lives after a heart attack. Researchers studied data on over 500,000 adults who were admitted to hospital with a heart attack, noting whether patients were given an ECG during the ambulance ride. Results showed that significantly less patients died within 30 days of their heart attack when an ECG was conducted in the ambulance.
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Sleep apnea may raise risk of osteoporosis
(April 25, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Sleep apnea ...
(April 25, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - Sleep apnea patients are at increased risk of osteoporosis, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Researchers studied over 1,300 sleep apnea patients between 2000 and 2008. Participants were followed for 6 years and compared to over 20,000 controls. Results showed that incidence of osteoporosis was 2.7x higher among sleep apnea patients.
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Gene variant raises colon cancer risk after processed meat consumption
(April 22, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - A new ...
(April 22, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - A new report published in PLOS Genetics finds a genetic variant that raises risk of colorectal cancer following processed meat consumption. Researchers studied over 18,000 people rom Canada, US, Australia and Europe, examining participants genetic variants and dietary patterns. They found a significant interaction between a genetic variant and processed meat consumption, occurring on a chromosome previously linked to colorectal cancer.
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Weight gain after tonsillectomy not related to obesity
(April 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - Weight gain ...
(April 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - Weight gain in children after tonsil removal is not linked to higher rates of obesity, according to a report published in JAMA Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Researchers studied over 800 children under the age of 18 who underwent adenotonsillectomy. Results showed that the greatest weight gain occurred in children who were smaller and younger at the time of surgery, and was not linked to obesity
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Drug may benefit kidney disease patients with diabetes
(April 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - The ...
(April 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - The drug atrasentan may provide multiple health benefits for diabetics with kidney disease, according to a report published in the American Journal of the Society of Nephrology. Researchers randomized over 200 type 2 diabetics with kidney disease to either placebo, .75 mg/day of atrasenta, or 1.25 mg/day of atrasentan for 12 weeks. Results showed that the low dose of the drug lowered albuminuria by 36%, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol levels. These reductions occurred with no major side effects.
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Too much time on Facebook can result in negative body image among women
(April 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Iowa - Spending too ...
(April 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Iowa - Spending too much time on Facebook can result in negative body images among women, according to a report presented at the Annual Conference of the International Communication Association. Researchers studied nearly 1,000 college women, surveying participants about their Facebook use, eating and exercise habits, and their body image. Results showed that more time spent on Facebook resulted in more negative feelings about their bodies and more comparisons to their friends bodies.
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Head injuries make social lives more difficult among children
(April 14, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - A new ...
(April 14, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Utah - A new report published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation finds that children with head injuries may have worse social lives. Researchers studied a group of children who had suffered traumatic brain injuries three years prior to outset of the study. Researchers examined the children's social lives and thinking skills as measured by the thickness of the brain's outer layer in the frontal lobe. Results showed that lingering injuries in this region predicted poor health of the children's social lives.
