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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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Just one dose of the HPV vaccine may be enough to help prevent cervical cancer
(November 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Just 1 ...
(November 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Just 1 dose of the HPV vaccine may be enough to prevent cervical cancer, according to a report published in Cancer PRevention Research. Researchers studied 78 women who received one dose of the vaccine, 192 who received two doses, 120 women who received three does as well as 113 who were not vaccinated but had been previously infected with HPV. Results showed that 100% of women in every vaccination group had antibodies against both HPV 16 and 18--two types of the virus strongly associated with cancer--for up to four years.
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Scientists silence incurable brain cancer gene in mouse model
(November 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Scientists have ...
(November 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - Scientists have silenced an incurable brain cancer gene, according to research published in Science Translational Medicine. Researchers studied a mouse model with glioblastoma multiforme--administering in the rodents a novel therapeutic small enough to cross the blood-brain barrier. Results showed that the rodents' survival rate increased by nearly 20%, and tumour size shrank 4-fold
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Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may affect development
(Insidermedicine - Nov 1, 2013) From Norway - A new ...
(Insidermedicine - Nov 1, 2013) From Norway - A new study appearing in the Journal of Epidemiology finds that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (paracetamol) may adversely affect neurodevelopment. Researchers studied nearly 3000 siblings pairs, one having been exposed to acetaminophen while in the womb. The siblings psychomotor development, behavior and temperament were all measured when they were 3 years old. Compared to their unexposed siblings, those children who were exposed to acetaminophen had worse motor and communication skills, and more behavioral problems.
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Many clinical trials go unpublished
(Insidermedicine - Oct 31, 2013) From New Jersey - In ...
(Insidermedicine - Oct 31, 2013) From New Jersey - In the United States many types of clinical trials must be registered with the National Institutes of Health before they begin. New research published by the British Medical Journal reports that many clinical trials remain unpublished years after completion. Included in the study were 585 clinical trials registered with the NIH and completed before 2009. The researchers found that nearly 30% of these trials remain unpublished as of November 2012. The researchers also found that industry funded studies were more likely to be unpublished, 32% compared with 18% for non-industry funded trials.
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Report examines mortality risk among cataract surgery patients
(October 29, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - A new ...
(October 29, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Australia - A new report published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology examines mortality risk among patients who have undergone cataract surgery. Researchers studied nearly 1,900 patients over the age of 64. Participants underwent phacoemulsification surgery and were followed for 5 years afterwards. After adjusting for risk factors, results showed that patients with no visual impairment 1 month after their operation had a lower mortality risk than those with moderate or severe impairment after the procedure
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Breast cancer radiation raises heart disease risk
(October 29, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Breast ...
(October 29, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Breast cancer radiation raises risk of heart disease, according to a report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers studied nearly 50 breast cancer patients with stage 0 breast cancer who were treated with radiation. Women with the highest risk of heart disease were ones who underwent left-sided treatment while treated lying down with their head facing up. Women at the lowest risk of heart disease were underwent right-sided treatment.
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Type, brand of football helmet does not reduce concussion risk
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - The type ...
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - The type of football helmet does not affect concussion risk, according to a report presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. Researchers studied over 1,300 high school football players from 36 high schools during their 2012 season. Overall, 8.5% of players suffered a concussion. Results showed no difference in concussion rate in regards to the brand of helmet the player wore, or the year the helmet was purchased. As well, concussion rates were higher for players who wore custom-made mouthguards when compared to those who wore generic ones.
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Early skin to skin contact with child makes breastfeeding more likely
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Getting ...
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York - Getting early skin-to-skin contact with your baby makes exclusive breastfeeding more likely, according to a report presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics national conference. Researchers studied 150 newborns, finding that 53% of infants had skin-to-skin contact with their mothers while in the delivery room. Though 72% of women intended to breastfeed their child exclusively, only 28% ending up doing so. Results showed that early skin-to-skin contact was significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding
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DIY activities reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Do-it-yourself or ...
(October 28, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - Do-it-yourself or gardening can reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 30%, according to a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers studied nearly 4,000 individuals who were 60 years or older. Participants were asked about how often they took part in daily activities such as gardening, DIY, and car maintenance, and were followed for over 12 years. Results showed that those with the highest level of daily physical activity had a 27% reduced risk of heart attack or stroke as well as a 30% reduced risk of all cause mortality.
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Rick factors for childhood amblyopia
(October 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - A new ...
(October 25, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - A new report published in Ophthalmology examines risk factors for amblyopia in children. Researchers studied over 4,000 children, aged 3-5years. Participants underwent comprehensive eye exams. Results showed that strabismus and significant refractive errors were risk factors for unilateral amblyopia , while bilateral astigmatism and bilateral hyperopia were found to raise risk of bilateral amblyopia.
