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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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Depressed stroke survivors at 3x raised risk of death
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Stroke survivors ...
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Stroke survivors who suffer from depression are significant increased risk of death, according to a report presented at the annual meeting of the AAN. Researchers studied over 10,000 individuals aged 25-74, following participants for 21 years. After accounting for risk factors, researchers found that those who suffered depression after surviving a stroke had a 3x increased risk of dying from any cause when compared to those who were not depressed. Depressed stroke survivors were also at 4x increased risk of dying from stroke.
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New test may help determine which infants are most likely to die from whooping cough
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Researchers have ...
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From California - Researchers have found a way to determine which infants are at highest risk of death from whooping cough, according to a report published in the Journal of Pediatric Infections Diseases Society. Researchers retrospectively examined medical records of 31 pertussis patients from 5 intensive different intensive care units. They found that infants who had more severe disease had higher white blood cell counts--at least a 50% increase--than infants without severe disease. As such, researchers believe that taking early and repeated WBC counts can help determine the severity of the infant's infection.
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Saliva gland may help diagnose Parkison's disease
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Arizona– A new report ...
(January 11, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Arizona– A new report presented at the annual meeting for the American Academy of Neurology finds that a saliva gland test may be able to diagnose Parkinson’s disease. Researchers examined two saliva glands for the presence of an abnormal Parkison’s protein in 15 Parkinson’s patients who had the disease for an average of 12 years. They found the protein in samples of 82% of the participants—suggesting the technique may be useful as a possible diagnostic tool.
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Stem cells may have potential in treating Lou Gehrig's disease
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Italy – A new ...
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Italy – A new report presented at the annual meeting for the American Academy of Neurology finds that stem cells may have potential in treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers studied an animal model of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), injecting the rodents wit h neural stem cells taken from a human. Results showed that the stem cells migrated to the spinal cord and successfully multiplied. As a result, the mice had a significantly extended lifespan and a 15% improvement in their neuromuscular function.
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New test for endometrial and ovarian cancers
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore – Scientists have ...
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore – Scientists have developed a new test for ovarian and endometrial cancers, according to a report published in Science Translational Medicine. The test, known as PapGene, examines 12 of the most frequently mutated genes in both cancers by using cervical fluid obtained during a routine Pap test. Researchers used PapGene on a group ovarian and endometrial cancer patients as well as healthy controls and found that the test was able to detect early and late-stage disease, and did not misdiagnose any of the healthy women.
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BPA strongly linked to kidney, heart issues
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York – BPA ...
(January 10, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From New York – BPA exposure may adversely affect the kidneys and the heart, according to a report published in Kidney International. Researchers reviewed data on over 700 children aged 6-19, examining urine concentrations of BPA. Children who had the highest amount of BPA in their urine had an elevated albumin to creatinine ratio—a marker of renal impairment that also raises risk of heart disease. These results were consistent even after researchers accounted for risk factors such as smoke exposure, high blood pressure and weight.
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New guidelines aim to streamline care for heart attack
(January 6, 2012 - Insidermedicine Week in Review) From Texas ...
(January 6, 2012 - Insidermedicine Week in Review) From Texas - New heart attack guidelines are published in Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The guidelines are aimed at improving recognition and treatment for patients suffering from STEMI -- a severe heart attack. Some common symptoms of STEMI include: -Sudden chest pain -Shortness of breath -Nausea, vomiting -Palpitations -Anxiety (feeling of impending doom) Researchers from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology developed the guidelines in order to streamline care from healthcare providers. PCI is the preferred treatment strategy, and clot busting drugs should be administered if the operation is delayed. Other guidelines include: -Improving patient recognition of heart attack -EMS personnel administering ECGs in the field -Hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest -Providing detailed care plans once patient is discharged
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Partial remission from diabetes possible with intensive weight loss program
(January 5, 2013 - Insidermedicine Week in Review) From Atlanta ...
(January 5, 2013 - Insidermedicine Week in Review) From Atlanta - A new report published in JAMA finds that an intensive weight loss intervention can increase the likelihood of experiencing a partial remission from diabetes. Researchers studied over 4,500 adult diabetes patients, all of whom had a BMI of at least 25. Participants were randomized to two groups. The first group took part in an intensive weight loss program, consisting of weekly counselling sessions and set goals to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity. The second group had a significantly less intense intervention consisting of only 3 sessions per year. After 4 years, researchers found that individuals in the intensive program lost significantly more weight than individuals in the other group. Individuals in the intensive program were also more likely to achieve complete remission from their diabetes, though the prevalence of remission was still quite low. However, the intensive program did result in nearly 10% of participants achieving a partial remission for at least 2 years.
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Common antibiotic ineffective for uncomplicated respiratory tract infection
(January 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Southampton - Amoxicilin is ...
(January 2, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Southampton - Amoxicilin is ineffective for treating respiratory tract infecions, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers studied over 2,000 adults with uncomplicated lower respiratory tract infection, randomizing participants to receive the antibiotic or placebo 3x a day for a week. Results showed that there was little difference in severity or duration of symptoms between the two groups. Those taking amoxicilin were more likely to suffer side effects such as nausea, rash and diarrhea.
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Intensive weight loss program can help achieve partial remission from diabetes
(January 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - A new ...
(January 1, 2013 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - A new report published in JAMA finds that an intensive weight loss intervention can increase the likelihood of experiencing a partial remission from diabetes. Researchers studied over 4,500 adult diabetes patients, all of whom had a BMI of at least 25. Participants were randomized to two groups. The first group took part in an intensive weight loss program, consisting of weekly counselling sessions and set goals to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity. The second group had a significantly less intense intervention consisting of only 3 sessions per year. After 4 years, researchers found that individuals in the intensive program lost significantly more weight than individuals in the other group. Individuals in the intensive program were also more likely to achieve complete remission from their diabetes, though the prevalence of remission was still quite low. However, the intensive program did result in nearly 10% of participants achieving a partial remission for at least 2 years.
