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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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2009 H1N1 death toll higher than previously thought
(November 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(November 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to research published in PLOS Medicine, the death toll from the 2009 swine flu pandemic may be significantly higher than previously reported. A team of 60 researchers reviewed mortality data on over 20 countries from the WHO, to estimate the amount of respiratory deaths attributed to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. They found that the global death toll may have been 10x higher than previously thought. An estimated 62-85% who died from the pandemic were under 65 years of age.
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Being physically active in later life increases likelihood of healthy aging
(November 26, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Being ...
(November 26, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Being physically active in later life significantly increases the likelihood of healthy aging, according to a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers followed nearly 3,500 people with an average age of 64. Participants were followed for over 8 years. Results showed that those who reported being regularly physically active were 7x more likely to age healthfully.
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PCBs still affecting health in seniors
(November 26, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - A new ...
(November 26, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - A new report published in Environmental Health Perspectives finds that a chemical banned 30 years ago is still affecting health in seniors. Researchers studied over 700 seniors aged 60-84, examining blood samples to determine the amount of toxins in their blood. Participants also underwent a motor-skill test to examine their cognitive performance. Results showed that participants had levels of PCB in their blood that were representative of the general population. They also found that the higher the level of toxin, the lower the cognitive performance in the senior.
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No connection between age-related macular degeneration and Alzheimer's Disease
(November 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(November 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in JAMA Ophthalmology examines whether age-related macular degeneration raises risk of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers reviewed records of over 65,000 age-related macular degeneration patients, from 1999-2011. Researchers then calculated the risk of AD or dementia following diagnosis of AMD. Results showed that there was no elevated risk of AD or dementia following AMD diagnosis.
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Rotavirus vaccine may protect against seizures in children
(November 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - The rotavirus ...
(November 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - The rotavirus vaccine may also offer some protection against seizures, according to a report published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Researchers studied over 180,000 children who were immunized against rotavirus, as well as nearly 65,000 children who did not receive the vaccine. Results showed that vaccinated children were approximately 20% less likely to have seizure related hospitalizations in the year following their immunization.
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Atrial fibrillation hospitalizations and costs have risen dramatically
(November 21, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Tiny vessel ...
(November 21, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Tiny vessel changes in the eye may indicate risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers studied over 10,000 middle-aged individuals for an average of 13.6 years., They found that those with damage to the small blood vessels of the retina and their kidneys had higher rates atrial fibrillation
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Long term oral birth control linked to glaucoma
(November 20, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Long-term use ...
(November 20, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Long-term use of oral birth control greatly raises risk of glaucoma, according to a report presented at annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Researchers studied over 3,400 women from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were 40 years or older. Results showed that those who used oral contraceptives for over 3 years, regardless of type, were 2x more likely to report a diagnosis of glaucoma
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Eating nuts lowers risk of death
From Boston - People who eat nuts are at reduced ...
From Boston - People who eat nuts are at reduced risk of death, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied data on over 75,000 women and 40,000 men taking part in two long-term studies. Participants were followed from the 1980s until 2010. Results showed that those who ate a handful of nuts every day were 20% less likely to die during the study period when compared to those who ate no nuts at all.
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Tiny changes to vessels in the retina may signal atrial fibrillation
(November 19, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Tiny vessel ...
(November 19, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Tiny vessel changes in the eye may indicate risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers studied over 10,000 middle-aged individuals for an average of 13.6 years., They found that those with damage to the small blood vessels of the retina and their kidneys had higher rates atrial fibrillation
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Aspirin before bed may lower risk of morning heart attack
(November 19, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Taking ...
(November 19, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - Taking aspirin before bed may reduce risk of morning heart attack, according to a report presented at the AHA's Scientific Sessions. Researchers studied nearly 300 heart disease patients, randomizing participants to receive either 100 mg of aspirin when they woke up or when they went to bed. Participants followed this regime for two 3-month periods. Results showed that those taking the medication before bed had much lower platelet activity--an aspect that is known to raise risk of heart attack, particularly in the morning.
