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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: Obese Adults With Sleep Apnea Benefit From Weight Loss, High Heels Lead to Foot Pain, At-Home Care Good for Chronic Heart Failure Patients
(September 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Obese people ...
(September 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - Obese people who suffer from sleep apnea may see their sleep improve with weight loss, according to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers divided 264 obese adults with type 2 diabetes into two groups. The first group received weight loss consultation and participated in an exercise program, while the second group only participated in a diabetes management program. After a year, the first group lost an average of 24 lbs and were three times more likely to see remission of their sleep apnea symptoms. From Boston - According to a report published in Arthritis Care & Research, women may suffer foot pain depending on the type of shoe they wear. Researchers studied over 3,000 men and women participating in the Framingham study. They found that, while there was no connection between men's footwear and foot pain, 64% of women who wore sandals, high heels or pumps regularly reported pain in their feet. And finally, from Italy - According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, worsening heart failure patients may benefit from at-home care. Researchers studied patients over 75 years of age who suffered from chronic heart failure. Though their death rates were the same as patients treated in-hospital, patients treated with 'hospital-at-home' care appeared to be less depressed and had better quality of life and nutritional status.
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VIDEO: Prophylactic Mastectomy On the Rise, Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked With Heart Defect, Young Women With Autoimmune Condition at Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack
(September 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According ...
(September 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the journal Cancer, more and more women are turning to prophylactic mastectomy--a preventive procedure for high risk breast cancer patients that removes the unaffected breast. Researchers studied data from New York's cancer registry, analyzing over 69,000 cases. They found that from 1995 to 2005 the amount of prophylactic mastectomies more than doubled. From Denmark - Women who take antidepressants during pregnancy put their babies at a small increased risk of heart defects, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Danish researchers studied nearly 500, 000 babies born between 1996 and 2003. They found that babies born to women who took an SSRI during the first trimester were at a .4% increased risk of having a septal heart defect. And finally, from the Netherlands - The presence of an autoimmune condition called lupus anticoagulant (LA) in young women dramatically increases their risk of stroke and heart attack, according to a report published in the journal Lancet Neurology. Researchers studied over 1,000 women under the age of 50, analyzing their blood samples and cardiovascular risk factors. They found that women with LA had a five times increased risk of heart attack and 40 times increased risk of stroke. Results also showed that oral contraceptives and smoking added significantly to this risk. ...
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VIDEO: Injected Vaccines More Effective Than Nasal Sprays, Fructose Linked to High Blood Pressure, Most Men With Prostate Cancer Do Not Require Immediate Treatment
(September 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - According to ...
(September 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Michigan - According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, injected vaccines are more effective than nasal spray vaccines. Researchers studied nearly 2,000 adults age 18-49, randomly assigning participants to either a vaccine injection or a vaccine nasal spray. Results showed that the vaccination injection was 50% more effective at preventing influenza than the nasal spray. From Chicago- Fructose causes high blood pressure but a gout medication can control it, according to a report to be presented at the American Heart Association meeting. Researchers examined how a diet of 200 grams of fructose per day would affect nearly 80 men. While on this diet, half of the participants took allopurinol and the other half took placebo. Those who took placebo had a significant increase in systolic blood pressure, while those allopurinol experienced practically no change. And finally, from the UK - Many men with prostate cancer do not need immediate treatment, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer. Researchers studied 4,000 men with prostate cancer for 15 years. They found a protein in the cancer cells called Hsp-27--a protein that, when expressed, indicated the disease would progress and required immediate intervention. In 60% of cases, however, this protein was not expressed and these men only required careful monitoring.
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VIDEO: Experimental Vaccine Shows Success In HIV Prevention, Silent Strokes Common With Percutaneous Valve Replacement, US Must Monitor Animals More Closely
(September 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Thailand – An experimental ...
(September 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Thailand – An experimental vaccine has shown success in preventing HIV infection for the first time, according to research from an expansive six year trial. Researchers studied over 16, 000 men and women aged 18-30 for six years. They combined ALVAC with AIDSVAX to make their vaccine. Results showed that those who received a series of inoculation shots as well as a booster vaccine were at a 31% reduced risk of getting HIV. From Germany – According to a report presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meeting, patients commonly suffer silent strokes when undergoing percutaneous aortic valve replacement. Researchers studied 32 patients, conducting neurological exams as well as MRIs before and after the operation. They found that 80% of these patients had new lesions on their brain, though these were 'silent' strokes that did not produce any functional consequences. And finally, from Washington – The United States must be more cognizant of disease in animals, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. In order to prevent species-jumping pathogens, researchers now recommend that health authorities properly monitor animals and quickly contain any potential outbreaks that occur. Pathogens that originate in animals are typically problematic because the human immune system is inexperienced at fighting them.
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VIDEO: Flu Raises Heart Attack Risk, Distressed Residents More Prone to Mistakes, Most Emergency Departments Ill Equipped for Child Care
(September 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - Influenza can ...
(September 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - Influenza can increase heart attack risk, according to a report published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Researchers analyzed nearly 50 studies dating back to 1932, examining the connection between influenza outbreaks and cardiovascular death. Of the influenza deaths that occurred, 35-50% could be attributed to heart problems. The study also suggests that flu vaccination could help protect people with existing heart conditions. From Minnesota - According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, distressed residents are more likely to make medical mistakes . Researchers surveyed nearly 400 internal medicine residents for 5 years, asking questions regarding their medical mistakes and their physical and emotional state. Fatigue, sleepiness, depression, and burnout were common characteristics among the residents who reported making at least one major mistake. And finally, from Chicago - According to a report published in the journal Pediatrics, most emergency departments in the United States are not adequately equipped to treat children. Using 2006 guidelines from the Institute of Medicine, researchers examined 3,800 emergency rooms. They found that 96% of ER departments were ill equipped to care for children, as they lacked both specialized equipment and specialized expertise.
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VIDEO: Public Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks, Drinking Can Prevent Death From Serious Head Injury, Exercising While Pregnant Reduces Risk of Heavy Child
(September 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - Banning ...
(September 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - Banning smoking in public places cuts heart attack rates by one third, according to a report published in the journal Circulation. Researchers analyzed several studies that looked at smoking bans in the US, Canada and Europe. After one year of bans, heart attack rates dropped by 17% and within three years, they dropped by 36%. From Los Angeles - According to a report published in the Archives of Surgery, alcohol may prevent people with serious head injuries from dying. Researchers studied the cases of over 35, 000 patients who had suffered a moderate to severe head injury and had been tested for alcohol when they initially arrived at the hospital. Patients who had detectable blood alcohol levels were 12% less likely to die, though they were also at a 24% increased risk of developing complications from the injury. And finally, from Norway - Pregnant women who exercise may be at a reduced risk of having an overweight baby, according to a report published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Researchers examined data collected from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort study--a study of over 37, 000 women having their first child. Those who exercised while pregnant were at a 28% reduced risk of having a child over 8.8 lbs.
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VIDEO: Alzheimer's Disease On the Rise, Human Error Main Cause for Mistakes In Emergency Department, High Blood Pressure at 45 Increases Risk of Memory Problems
(September 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According ...
(September 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to the 2009 World Alzheimer Report released by Alzheimer's Disease International, Alzheimer's disease is steadily on the rise. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 150 countries around the world. They found that 35.6 million people will suffer from dementia by 2010, a number that represents a 10% increase in the last 5 years. From the Netherlands - Human error is the main cause of mistakes made in the emergency department, according to a report published in the journal BMC Medicine. Dutch researchers studied the unintended events that occurred in 10 different emergency departments, analyzing the root cause of every error. 60% of root causes were human, while 25% were organizational and only 11% were technical. 45% of adverse events, however, merely resulted in inconvenience for the patient. And finally, from Alabama - According to a report published in the journal Neurology, people 45 and older who have high blood pressure may be at increased risk of having memory problems. Researchers studied almost 20, 000 people aged 45 and older; 7% of whom had memory problems. They found that, within this 7%, nearly 50% of patients were on medication for high blood pressure.
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VIDEO: Uninsured People Face Significantly Increased Risk of Death, Weight Loss Helps Prevent Kidney Disease in Obese People, Binge Drinking Weakens Immune System
(September 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - People without ...
(September 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - People without health insurance face significantly increased risk of death, according to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health. Researchers undertook a survival analysis of data taken from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey--a survey that examined 9,000 adults under 64 years of age for 8 years--adjusting for factors such as lifestyle and baseline health. Results showed that people without insurance face a 40% increased risk of death. From Cleveland - According to a report published online in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, weight loss could help obese people who have kidney disease preserve the function of their kidneys. Researchers analyzed 13 studies that examined obese adults who lost weight through either exercise, diet, or surgery. Those who lost weight through diet and exercise reduced the amount of excess protein excreted in their urine, while surgical weight loss normalized abnormally high waste filtration rates--a risk factor for kidney disease. And finally, from Mississippi - Binge drinking temporarily weakens the immune system, according to a report published in the journal BMC Immunology. Researchers gave mice water that was laced with ethanol. They found that, for at least 24 hours following the dosage, the production of signaling molecules essential to the immune system were inhibited, thereby weakening the body's ability to fight infections.
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VIDEO: Childhood Vaccination Against Hepatitis B Protects Against Liver Cancer, Surgical Masks Ineffective Protection, Exposure to Small Amounts of Lead Harmful to Children
(September 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - According to ...
(September 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Taiwan - According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, newborns vaccinated against hepatitis B have significantly reduced risk of liver cancer later in life. Researchers from Taiwan followed vaccinated infants for 20 years. They found that children vaccinated against Hep B were at nearly 70% reduced risk of developing liver cancer in early adulthood. From San Francisco - Disposable surgical masks do not effectively block respiratory infections, according to a report presented at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Researchers studied nearly 2,000 health care workers randomly assigned to wear either disposable surgical masks, fit tested N95 masks or non-fit tested N95 masks. N95 masks were 56% effective against respiratory infections, 75% against the flu in particular, while disposable surgical masks offered little protection at all. And finally, from the UK - Early exposure to even small amounts of lead can put a child at risk for emotional and intellectual problems later in life, according to a report published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Researchers took blood samples from over 500 2 year olds, assessing their school performance at ages 7 and 8. They found that children who had higher lead levels at age two had poorer reading, writing and spelling grades 5 years later and were more likely to demonstrate antisocial behavior.
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VIDEO: African Americans Who Suffer Cardiac Arrest in Hospital More Likely to Die, Dirty Shower Heads Threaten Health, H1N1 Contagious For Longer Than Previously Thought
From Kansas City - African American patients who suffer a ...
From Kansas City - African American patients who suffer a cardiac arrest while being hospitalized are more likely to die than Caucasians, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers used information from the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, analyzing survival disparities between Caucasian and African Americans who suffered an in-hosital cardiac arrest. African Americans had a 25% survival rate compared to 37% for Caucasians. From Colorado - According to research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, dirty shower heads can put your health at risk. American researchers went to 50 houses in nine different cities, inspecting shower-heads specifically. They found significant levels of Mycobacterium Avium--a type of bacteria that, when swallowed or inhaled, is capable of causing lung infections. And finally, from San Francisco - The H1N1 influenza is more contagious than previously thought, according a report presented at the Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Researchers studied nearly 50 people with H1N1 and the members of their homes. They found that after eight days, 45-75% still tested positively on flu tests, and 19% were still shedding germs capable of infecting others. As a result, scientists recommend that H1N1 patients be isolated for 7-10 days.
