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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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VIDEO: Chemotherapy Patients See Fatigue Lessen With Exercise, Underlying Health Conditions Make H1N1 More Risky, OR Problems Come From Physician's Lack of Sleep
(October 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to ...
(October 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to a report published in the British Medical Journal, chemotherapy patients may see improvements in their fatigue and general well-being with exercise. Researchers studied over 250 cancer patients on 59 different chemotherapy regimens, placing the participants in a high intensity group exercise program. As a result, patients showed considerably less fatigue and improvements in their general well being. From Atlanta - Most patients being hospitalized with H1N1 flu also have other health conditions that raise their risk of complications, according to a preliminary analysis from the CDC. Researchers studied over 500 children and nearly 1,400 adults hospitalized with H1N1. They found common underlying conditions that included asthma, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and several blood disorders such as sickle-cell anemia. And finally, from Boston - Problems in the operating room arise more so from the surgeon's lack of sleep than long hours working, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers studied over 9,000 surgical and obstetrical procedures. Complication rates were much higher when the attending physician had less than a six hour opportunity for sleep the night before surgery.
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VIDEO: Healthy Neighborhoods Linked With Lower Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes, Older Adults With Poor Vision At Higher Risk of Death, Hereditary Breast Cancer Cases Identified Earlier
(October 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to ...
(October 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, people who live in 'healthy' neighborhoods are at a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. For 5 years, researchers studied over 2,200 people aged 45 and older, adjusting for factors such as age, income, ethnicity, and education. They found that neighborhoods with easy access to healthy foods and opportunities for exercise had a 38% lower incidence rate of type 2 diabetes. From Australia - Older adults who suffer irreversible poor vision have an increased risk of mortality, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Researchers examined data from the Blue Mountain Eye Study--a study that looked at over 3600 Australians over the age of 49. Results showed that patients with uncorrectable vision were 35% more likely to die than those with unimpaired vision. And finally, from San Francisco - According to research presented at the 2009 ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium, women who carry hereditary BRCA mutations are being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than ever before. Researchers studied over 100 families who carried BRCA mutations, analyzing 303 individuals over two generations. They found that women today are being diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years earlier than relatives of the previous generation who also had the disease.
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VIDEO: Shingles Connected to Stroke Risk, Miscarriage Treatment Does Not Prevent Future Pregnancies, Exercise Improve Survival For Chronic Kidney Patients
(October 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan – According to ...
(October 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan – According to a report published in the journal Stroke, adults with shingles are at increased risk of stroke. Researchers compared nearly 7, 800 adults treated for shingles with over 23,000 people who did not have the rash. They found that 1.7% of patients in the shingles group had a stroke a year after treatment, compared with only 1.3% who did not have the condition. From the UK – The type of treatment a woman has after a miscarriage does not preclude her ability to have a child in the future, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers surveyed 3 groups of patients from the Miscarriage treatment trial--five years after the study was completed—each group having been treated differently following their miscarriage. Results showed no differences between the three groups; as 82% of the women went on to have a child after their miscarriage treatment. And finally, from Utah – According to a report published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, chronic kidney disease patients improve their survival chances with regular exercise. Researchers used information from Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, examining data on over 15,000 participants--5.9% of whom had chronic kidney disease. Results showed that among this 5.9%, those who got the recommended amount of exercise per week had a 56% reduced risk of dying through a seven year follow up period.
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VIDEO: CD4 Count in HIV Patients An Indicator of Risk for Cancer, Convertibles Connected to Hearing Damage, Stem Cell Cancer Vaccine Shows Success
(October 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From France - Low CD4 ...
(October 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From France - Low CD4 counts in HIV patients predicts an increased risk of seven types of cancer, according to a report published in The Lancet Oncology. Researchers examined the records of over 50, 000 HIV patients, looking specifically for the occurrence of three AIDS defining cancers as well as four non-AIDS defining cancers . Results showed that patients with immunodeficiency were more likely to get cancers such as Karposi sarcoma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, cervical cancer and lung cancer, with a falling CD4 count being the best indicator of this susceptibility. From the UK - Convertibles may harm hearing, according to a report published in Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. Researchers studied roadways in the UK, measuring the noise levels in convertibles at various speeds. They found that noise in convertibles regularly exceeded 85 decibels--widely believed to be the threshold for hearing loss. And finally, from Connecticut - According to a report published in the journal Stem Cells, scientists have made progress with an experimental stem cell vaccine against cancer. Researchers found that mice injected with human stem cells consistently develop an immune response to colon cancer cells. Since cancer cells and stem cells share several characteristics, the injection of human stem cells into the body tricks the immune system into fighting what it believes are cancer cells--thus preparing the body to better combat actual cancer cells.
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VIDEO: Calorie Counts Do Not Appear to Dissuade Customers, People With ICD's Should Be Wary of Headphones, Eggs, Leafy Greens and Tuna At Top of List of Riskiest FDA Regulated Foods
(October 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According ...
(October 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the journal Health Affairs, even when fast food restaurants post the amount of calories in menu items, people do no appear to change their ordering habits. Researchers studied an area in New York City that was required by law to inform customers of calorie counts. They found that less than 28% of people polled said that these counts actually influenced their order. From Boston - People with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) should keep portable headphones at least 3 cm from their chest, according to a report published in the journal Heart Rhythm. Researchers studied 100 people with ICDs. They found that 30% of patients had a significant interruption of ICD function when headphones were held less than 2 cm from the surface of the skin. And finally, from Washington - According to a report released by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, eggs, leafy greens and tuna fish are the top three riskiest foods controlled by the Food and Drug Administration. The report, which did not assess meat as it is not regulated by the FDA, maintains that these three foods are responsible for over 27, 000 combined illnesses since 1990.
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VIDEO: Vaccine Successful Against Cocaine Addiction, Kids With ADHD or Hostility Problems More Likely to Have Internet Addiction, Pregnancy Safe For Childhood Cancer Survivors
(October 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Houston – According to ...
(October 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Houston – According to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, scientists have developed a vaccine successful against cocaine addiction. Researchers studied volunteer cocaine users for 12 weeks, administering either five shots of the vaccine or placebo. The vaccine, which works by creating antibodies that attach to the drug thus preventing it from providing a chemical high, was effective in 38% of users. The effect, however, wore off after a period of time and many volunteers returned to use. From Taiwan – Adolescents with ADHD or hostility problems are more likely to have an internet addiction, according to a report published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers studied over 2,000 children in the seventh grade for two years, asking questions gauging the youth’s internet use, ADHD, and emotional state. They found that those with ADHD were at 72% increased risk of having an internet addiction, while hostile youths had a 67% increased risk. And finally, from Washington – Women who survive childhood cancer are at no major increased risk of complications during and after pregnancy, according to a report published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Researchers studied cancer registries and birth records, analyzing data on over 1800 children born to mothers who had cancer before age 20. They found that these women had no significant increased risk for: complications during pregnancy, birth defects in newborns, or death in infancy. They were more likely, however, to have preterm and underweight babies.
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VIDEO: Autism Rates Double, Babies Born Today in Developed World Will Have Longer Healthier Lives, Overweight Pregnant Women Put Unborn Child At Risk For Heart Defect
(October 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Autism diagnosis ...
(October 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - Autism diagnosis rates in the US have doubled in the last 2 years, according to a report published in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers surveyed 78, 000 parents, asking whether or not their children had ever been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Results showed that 1 in 91 parents said yes-- a 50% increase in the last two years. Researchers suggest that these numbers may, however, merely represent better detection of the condition. From Denmark - According to a report published in The Lancet, babies born today in developed countries will live longer, healthier lives than ever before. Researchers reviewed data from over 30 developed countries. In these countries, results showed that the likelihood of living past 80 has doubled in the past 60 years, and that more than 50% of babies born today will live to 100 years old. And finally, from Atlanta - Children of obese women may be at increased risk of heart defects, according to a report in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Researchers analyzed over 12, 000 infants--over half of whom had congenital heart defects. They found that women who were overweight at the onset of pregnancy were 18% more likely to have a child born with a heart defect, while women who were severely obese had a 30% increased risk.
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VIDEO: Gene Linked to Aging Found in Mice, Combination of Cheap Medications Significantly Reduce Risk of Stoke, Heart Attack, Midlife Vision Problems Affect Overall Health
(October 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK – Scientists ...
(October 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK – Scientists have discovered a gene in mice that may be responsible for aging, according to a report published in the journal Science. Researchers modified mice so that their bodies would not produce a protein called S6K1, in an effort to mimic the effect that dieting would have on the body. Results showed that genetically modified female mice lived 19% longer than mice that still had the gene. From California – According to a report in the American Journal of Managed Care, a simple combination of three heart medications significantly cuts risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers studied over 68,000 people with diabetes or heart disease, administering 40 mg of lovastatin, 20 mg of lisinopril and low dose aspirin. Results showed that the combination reduced risk of stroke or heart attack by nearly 60%. And finally, from London – According to a report in the journal Ophthalmology, vision problems in middle age could have adverse affects on health and lifestyle. Researchers studied over 9,000 44 and 45 year olds using the 1958 British birth cohort study. They found that various forms of visual impairment were linked with low socioeconomic status, self-reported health problems and missed days at work due to sickness.
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VIDEO: Pregnant Smokers Put Child At Risk of Psychosis, Differences in Hospital's Post-Op Care Important to Mortality Rates, Metabolic Syndrome Linked With Liver Disease in Boys
(October 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Women ...
(October 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - Women who smoke while pregnant put their children at increased risk for developing psychotic symptoms, according to a report published in the British Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers studied over 6,000 children, over 11% of whom had, at 12 years old, clearly demonstrated symptoms of psychosis. Results showed that children were more likely to develop these symptoms if their mother smoked during pregnancy, the risk increasing significantly the more the mother smoked. From Michigan - According to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, care of postoperative complications determines a hospitals surgical death rate as much as the complications themselves. Researchers examined over 80, 000 people who underwent surgery in different US hospitals. There was little difference between the hospitals overall rate of complications, but the difference between the lowest and highest surgical death rate was twofold. These results suggest that hospital's surgical death rates vary as a result of differences in how complications are treated. And finally, from Philadelphia - Adolescent boys with metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of liver disease, according to a report published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Researchers studied over 1,300 boys aged 12-19. They found that obese teenaged boys had increased liver enzyme levels--levels that were connected to metabolic syndrome more-so than obesity--and thus, were more likely to suffer liver disease.
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VIDEO: Women Who Gain Weight From 18-50 More Likely to Unhealthy in Old Age, Marijuana Increases Risk of Psychosis, Children of Working Mothers Have Less Healthy Lifestyle
(September 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Women who ...
(September 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - Women who do not gain excessive weight between age 18 and 50 are more likely to be healthy in old age, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers studied over 17, 000 women participating in the 30 year, ongoing, Nurses Health Study. They found that women who were obese at middle age were 79% more likely to be unhealthy later in life. From Australia - Marijuana use can put one at risk for psychosis, according to a report published in the journal PLoS Medicine. Researchers reviewed several studies connecting marijuana to psychotic disorders. While the link was tenuous, results showed that marijuana users had an increased risk of psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia. As a result, researchers added the drug to the Global Burden of Disease Project along with other controllable risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity and alcohol use. And finally, from the UK - According to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, children with working mothers may be less healthy than children whose mothers stay at home. Researchers studied over 12, 000 schoolchildren and their families, adjusting for factors such as income, age, and ethnic differences. Results showed that children with working mothers were likely to eat and drink more sweets and also watched more TV than children with stay-at-home moms.