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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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Bariatric surgery may raise risk for severe headache causing condition
(October 24, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to ...
(October 24, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to research published in Neurology, weight loss surgery may in turn cause a condition with severe headaches. Researchers compared over 300 people with the condition, known as intracranial hypotension, to a control group of 245 patients with enraptured intracranial aneurysms. Results showed that 3.3% of people with the headache-causing condition had previously had bariatric surgery, compared to just .8% of those in the control group.
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2 or more doctor visits a year keeps blood pressure under control
(October 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From South Carolina - Visiting ...
(October 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From South Carolina - Visiting the doctor 2x a year can help keep blood pressure under control, according to a report published in Circulation. Researchers studied data on 37,000 adults taking part in a long term study, having their blood pressure measure regularly between 1999-2012. After controlling for risk factors, results showed that those who visited their doctor at least twice a year were 3.2x more likely to have their blood pressure under control when compared to those who only saw their doctor once a year or less.
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Can viagara also treat heart disease?
(October 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Italy - A new ...
(October 21, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Italy - A new report published in BMC Medicine finds that viagara may also help treat heart disease. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 24 trials, comprised of over 1,600 patients treated phospodiesterase-5 inhibitor (or, the main ingredient in Viagara) or a placebo. Researchers examined how PDE5i affected the shape of the heart. Results showed that PDE5i prevented the heart from changing shape in those suffering from left ventricular hypertrophy, and also improved heart performance in those with a variety of other heart conditions.
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Living near major road greatly raises woman's risk of sudden cardiac death
(October 17, Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new report published ...
(October 17, Insidermedicine) From Boston - A new report published in Circulation finds that living near major roads raises a woman's risk of cardiac death. Researchers studied data on over 100,000 women who had taken part in a long term study. Results showed that living within 50 meters of a major road raised a woman's risk of sudden cardiac death by 38%, while risk of fatal heart disease was raised by 24%. Every 100 meters closer to a major road raised risk of sudden cardiac death by 6%
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Broccoli compound may improve autism symptoms
(October 16, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A chemical ...
(October 16, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A chemical found in broccoli may help improve autism symptoms, according to a report published in PNAS. Researchers studied 44 men between 13 and 27 years of age. All participants were diagnosed with moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder. Participantsn were randomized to either a daily dose of sulforaphane--a compound found in broccoli sprouts and other vegetables--or placebo for 18 weeks. Results of behaviour and social interaction tests showed that the sulforaphane scored much higher than those receiving placebo. These findings were confirmed by the family.
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Pneumococcal vaccine lowers risk of antibiotic resistant infections in children
(October 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - Children who ...
(October 15, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - Children who get the pneumococcal vaccine are at reduced risk of antibiotic resistant infections, according to a report presented at IDWeek 2014. Researchers reviewed the effectiveness of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) that first became available in 2010. 85% of US children have received the recommended four doses of the vaccine. Among children under 5, the vaccine lowered the incidence of antibiotic-resistant invasive pneumococcal disease by 62%.
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Elevated health risks for first-time psychosis sufferers
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A ...
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A new report published JAMA Psychiatry finds elevated health risks for those who suffer a first-episode psychosis. Researchers studied nearly 400 individuals who were between 15 and 40 years of age. Participants had presented for treatment for first episode psychosis. Results showed that treatment with antipsychotic medication raised a participant's risk of metabolic syndrome.
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Eating fried food before pregnancy may raise risk of gestational diabetes
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Eating fried ...
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Maryland - Eating fried food regularly before becoming pregnant may raise risk of gestational diabetes, according to a report published in Diabetologia. Researchers studied over 21,000 pregnancies from over 15,000 women taking part in a long term study. Follow-up lasted 10 years. Results showed that women who ate fried foods at least 7 times a week before conceiving were at 88% increased risk of gestational diabetes, when compared to those who at fried foods once or less per week.
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Healthy lifestyle can cut a woman's risk of stroke in half
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - According to ...
(October 10, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Sweden - According to research published in Neurology, a healthy lifestyle can cut a woman's risk of stroke in half. Researchers studied over 31,000 women with an average age of 60, following participants for 10 years. A healthy lifestyle was deemed to be comprised of a healthy diet, moderate alcohol consumption, healthy BMI, no smoking history and walking or biking 40 minutes a day and vigorous exercise at least once per week. Results showed that women who had all five factors were at 54% reduced risk of stroke.
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Sleep problems causing depression, pain in osteoarthritis patients
(October 9, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Alabama - According to ...
(October 9, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Alabama - According to research published in Arthritis Care & Research, sleep disturbances may cause depression in osteoarthritis patients. Researchers studied nearly 300 OA patients, examining their history of sleep disturbances, pain, functional limitations, and symptoms of depression. Results showed that poor sleep was independently associated with both pain and depression, though not disability.
