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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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Wearing gown and gloves for all ICU patient contact reduces MRSA infections by 405
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - A new ...
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - A new report published in JAMA finds that universal gown and glove use by health care workers in all ICU patient rooms significantly lowers MRSA infections. Researchers studied 20 medical and surgical intensive care units across the US, examining cultures of over 26,000 patients. During the study, health care workers were randomized to wear disposable gloves and gowns for all patient contact in any patient room, or to only wear gloves and gowns for patients in rooms on standard isolation protocol. Results showed wearing the gowns and gloves for all patient contact reduced MRSA infections by approximately 40%.
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Breast cancer risk lowered from walking
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) According to research published in ...
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) According to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, walking may lower breast cancer risk. Researchers studied over 70,000 postmenopausal women, between 50-74 years of age. Participants were taking part in a long term study and completed questionnaires every two years between 1997 and 2009. Results showed that women who had at least one hour of vigourous physical activity every day were 25% reduced risk of breast cancer, while those who only walked for at least seven hours a week were at 14% reduced risk.
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Lampalizumab safe for dry macular degeneration
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - The drug ...
(October 4, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Germany - The drug Lampalizumab is safe for the treatment of dry macular degeneration, according to a report presented at the annual EURETINA Congress. Researchers studied 129 patients dry macular degeneration patients with bilateral geographic atrophy. Participants were randomized to monthly Lampalizumab or sham injections, or bi-monthly Lampalizumab or sham injections. Results showed that Lampalizumab reduced the atrophy area after 6 months, and this success was maintained up to 18 months
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High antibiotic prescription rates in the US
(October 3, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new ...
(October 3, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new report published in JAMA Internal Medicine finds high rates of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in the US. Researchers studied nationally representative surveys regarding the prescription of antibiotics in the US from 1996-2010. These prescriptions were for an estimated 39 million cases of acute bronchitis and 92 million sore throat visits. Results showed that though visits for sore throats dropped significantly from 1997 to 2010--the national antibiotic prescribing rate remained unchanged. Antibiotics were prescribed at 60% of visits.
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Why do people present late with advanced glaucoma?
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A ...
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - A new report published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology examines why people typically present late with advanced glaucoma. Researchers conducted an interview study on 11 glaucoma patients. Participants were asked to provide a self-reported account of how and when their glaucoma was detected. Results showed that 4 participants reported that the optometry appointment in which their condition was detected was their first ever eye test--or at least, their first in over 10 years. Seven participants said that they attended regular optometrist appointments. These results suggest while delay occurs at the patient level, there is evidence to suggest that delays occurred in the healthcare system that resulted in late presentation.
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Removing less lymph nodes during breast surgery may be best approach
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - It may ...
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Texas - It may be safer to remove less lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 17 studies examining metastases, mortality and morbidity associated with sentinel node biopsy and complete axillary node dissection. Results showed that the conservative approach was associated with less harm and still resulted in positive results equivalent to the more radical procedure.
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Depression linked to Parkinson's disease
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Taipei - Depression may ...
(October 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Taipei - Depression may raise risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied over 4,600 depression patients and compared their medical records to that of 18,000 healthy controls. After 1- years of follow-up, researchers found that those with depression were over 3x more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson's within 2-5 years of their Parkinson's diagnosis.
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Exercise may be as beneficial as drug therapy in preventing heart disease, diabetes
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From London - Exercise could ...
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From London - Exercise could be as potentially effective as drugs for many diseases, according to a report published in the BMJ. Researchers reviewed over 300 randomized controlled trials comprised of over 330,000 individuals. They found that there was no statistically detectable difference between exercise and drug therapy interventions for secondary prevention of heart disease and diabetes.
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Long term statin use may protect against dementia
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Long-term statin ...
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Long-term statin use may prevent dementia, according to a report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis comprised of 16 studies, covering over 23,00 men and women with no history of cognitive impairment. Participants were followed for as much as 25 years. Results showed that long-term use of statin medication had no effect on short-term memory, and may have even been protective against dementia in the long-run.
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Weight gain during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(October 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research published in the PLoS Medicine, a mother's weight gain during pregnancy is linked to childhood obesity. Researchers studied over 40,000 mothers who had at least two children, following participants for an average of 12 years. They linked birth records of mothers to the school records of the children's BMI--comparing weight among siblings. Results showed that high weight gain during pregnancy was linked to increased risk of childhood obesity.
