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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: DASH Diet May Help Prevent Kidney Stones, MRSA Increasing Hospitalizations for Skin Infections, Some Glucose Test Strips May Produce Falsely High Reading
(August 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Portland - According to ...
(August 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Portland - According to research in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, a diet similar to that used in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) study may reduce the risk of kidney stones. In a study of over 240,000 people, researchers found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy, and low in fat and animal protein, reduced the incidence of kidney stones by 40-50%. From Detroit - According to research in Emerging Infectious Diseases, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus may be increasing the number of hospitalizations for skin and soft tissue infections. Between 2000 and 2004, researchers found that these infections increased by nearly 29%, and community acquired MRSA was found to be responsible for 59% of cases treated in emergency departments. And finally, from Washington - The FDA has warned against the use of GDH-PQQ glucose test trips by patients undergoing therapies that include certain nonglucose sugars. The strips may produce falsely high readings because they cannot distinguish between maltose, xylose, galactose and other sugars. This could lead to severe injury or death from insulin overdose. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Salinomycin Kills Cancer Stem Cells Better Than Taxol, Genetic Mutation May Cause Some to Require Less Sleep, Current Blood Pressure Targets May Be Too High
(August 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts - According to ...
(August 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts - According to research in the journal Cell, scientists have found a compound that can kill breast cancer stem cells. Researchers tested 'master' cancer stem cells - which are thought to be responsible for disease recurrence - against 16,000 compounds. The chemical 'salinomycin' was 100 times more effective at killing these stem cells than Taxol, a drug currently used in chemotherapy. From San Francisco - According to research in the journal Science, a genetic mutation may cause some people to require less sleep. Scientists analysed over 200 blood samples and discovered two genetic abnormalities that affected circadian rhythm. These samples belonged to a mother and daughter who functioned normally on only 6 hours of sleep each night. This study is the first to connect human sleep patterns to genetics. And finally, from Italy - According to research in The Lancet, current blood pressure targets may be too high. In a study of over 1,100 patients, researchers found that lowering systolic blood pressure targets to 130 mm Hg or less decreased the risk of an enlarged heart, without increasing side effects. The current target for systolic blood pressure is 140 mm Hg. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Exercise May Ease Lymphedema Symptoms, ACE Inhibitors May Contribute to Poor CABG Outcomes, Cancer Mortality Rates Have Steadily Declined Since Mid-20th Century
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(August 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, exercise may help to ease lymphedema symptoms. In a study of over 140 breast cancer survivors, researchers found that lymphedema symptoms were reduced significantly in those who underwent resistance training. Lymphedema occurs when lymph nodes are removed during breast cancer treatment and the body can no longer efficiently remove fluid from the arm. From the UK - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACE inhibitors may contribute to poor coronary artery bypass graft surgery outcomes. In a study of over 10,000 patients, researchers found that ACE inhibitor use nearly doubled the relative risk of death, and also increased the risk of postoperative renal dysfunction. However, the overall mortality rate was still small. And finally, from Michigan - According to a study published in Cancer Research, cancer mortality rates have declined steadily since the mid-20th century. While incidence rates have remained stable, researchers found that, among those born in 1925 or later, the decline in cancer death rates has been more pronounced in the youngest age groups, at 25.6% per decade, than in the older groups, at just 6.8%. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Aspirin Improves Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Patients, Children Treated With Radiation Therapy Likely to Develop Diabetes, Older Drivers Unaware of Medication Risks
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(August 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts - Patients with colorectal cancer who take aspirin have a reduced risk of dying from the disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For over 20 years, researchers followed nearly 1, 300 men and women with non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Results showed that patients who regularly took aspirin after their diagnosis were 30% less likely to die from the disease. From New York – According to a report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, childhood cancer survivors who have been treated with radiation therapy may be at an increased risk of developing a chronic health condition later in life. Researchers studied over 8, 500 children who had survived cancer and had been treated with total body or abdominal radiation. Nearly 75% of survivors developed a chronic health condition later in life, with 2.5% of patients developing diabetes. And finally, from Washington – According to a report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many older drivers are unaware of the dangers that their medications potentially pose. The organization conducted interviews with 630 drivers aged 56 to 93. Nearly 80% of interviewees were on at least one medication, while only 28% were aware that their prescriptions could potentially inhibit their ability to drive For Insidermedicine In 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Breastfeeding May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk For Certain Women, Short Sleep Times Linked to Diabetes Risk, Urine Samples Indicate Response To Drugs
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(August 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Massachusetts - According to research published in The Archives of Internal Medicine, younger women with a family history of breast cancer may have a lower risk of the disease if they breast-feed. In a study of over 60,000 women, researchers found that breast-feeding may reduce breast cancer risk by nearly 60%. This is similarly effective as tamoxifen, a drug often used in high-risk women to reduce breast cancer risk. From Chicago - According to research in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, short sleep times may increase the long-term risk of diabetes. Researchers studied otherwise healthy middle aged men and women, reducing their sleep times from 8.5 hours to 5.5 hours. Patients who slept 5.5 hours had responses to common sugar tests comparable to those who have an increased risk of diabetes. And finally, from London - According to research in the journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, urine samples may predict an individual's response to a particular drug. Researchers studied nearly 100 men, examining their response to acetaminophen. Results showed that varying levels of para-cresol sulphate, a compound produced by bacteria in the gut, indicated how the men would metabolize the drug. For Insidermedicine In60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Antiviral Drugs Have Modest Effect on Flu Symptoms, Being In Debt May Increase Obesity Risk, Some Teens Lend Prescription Medications to Peers
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(August 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to research online in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the antiviral drugs oseltamivir, and zanamivir , also also known as Tamiflu and Relenza, have only a modest effect on flu symptoms in otherwise healthy adults. In a meta-analysis of 26 studies, the researchers found that these antiviral drugs reduce flu symptom duration by one half day to one full day. From Germany - According to research in the journal BMC Public Health, being deeply in debt may have an effect on your waistline. In a study of over 9000 people, those who were in debt were more likely to be overweight or obese. 25% of those studied who were in debt were medically obese, compared to 11% of those who were not in debt. And finally, from Indiana - According to research in the Journal of Adolescent Health, some teenagers borrow from or lend prescription medications to their peers. Researcher interviewed over 550 adolescents, aged 12 - 17. One in five reported sharing medication with their peers; and of these, one in three reported experiencing side effects. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Moderate Drinking Can Increase Cancer Risk, Researchers Identify Nerve Cells Associated with Itch Sensation, Angina More Deadly in Men than Women
(August 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - According to ...
(August 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - According to research in the journal Cancer Detection and Prevention, moderate to heavy drinkers who consume at least one alcoholic beverage a day have an increased risk of developing cancer. In a study of 3,500 men, researchers found that those who drank even moderately, had a significantly higher risk of developing cancer than those who drank occasionally or not at all. From St. Louis - According to research in the journal Science, there are specific nerve cells in the body that focus solely on the itch sensation. In a study of mice, researchers found that they were able to create an itch-free mouse by killing their itch-specific neurons. This research could lead to more effective treatments for chronic itching associated with conditions like eczema, psoriasis and allergies. And finally, from Ireland - According to research in the British Medical Journal, men with angina are more likely to develop serious heart problems than women. In a study of patients diagnosed with angina, researchers found that men were twice as likely to have a heart attack and three times as likely to have a heart disease-related death than women. Angina is a type of chest pain caused by an insufficient supply of blood to the heart. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Scientists Decode HIV Genome, Brain Exercises May Delay Memory Decline, Ground Beef Recall In Fresno, California
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(August 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina – According to a report published in the journal Nature, scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have decoded the structure of an HIV genome. Using novel techniques, researchers were able to produce images of the entire genome, in contrast with earlier studies that were only able to understand small regions of the HIV RNA. These results could potentially help scientists develop new anti-viral drugs to combat HIV. From New York – Brain stimulation exercises may help to delay memory decline in older adults, according to a report published in the journal Neurology. Researchers studied nearly 500 people aged 75-85, detailing how frequently they took part in activities such as crossword puzzles, reading/writing, playing musical instruments, playing cards/board games, and participating in group discussions. Results showed that if an individual participated in 11 activities per week in comparison to an individual who only participated in 4, dementia-related memory decline was delayed 1.29 years. And finally, from Fresno – Beef Packers Inc., of Fresno, California, is recalling over 825, 000 lbs of ground beef products due to concerns of salmonella contamination. The beef, which had been sold to retail distribution centers and then repackaged and sold under several different retail names, was produced between June 5 and June 23, 2009. Salmonella is potentially life threatening for those with already weakened immune systems. For Insidermedicine In 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: September 11 Witnesses Suffering From Asthma and PTSD, High Cholesterol in Middle Age Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Antidepressant Use Doubles in US
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(August 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New York – According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, witnesses to 9/11 are still suffering from health problems years after the attack. Researchers studied the incidence of both asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder in passers-by, residents and rescue workers 6 years after the terrorist attack. 10% of people who had no previous history of asthma now suffer from the condition, while nearly 24% have received a diagnosis of PTSD. These results illustrate the severe mental and physical consequences of terrorist attacks, even years after the events themselves. From Finland – Middle aged people with high cholesterol could be at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s later in life, according to research published in the journal Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders. Following nearly 10,000 people in their 40s for up to 40 years, researchers found that those who had a cholesterol reading of at least 240 were at a 66% increased risk of having alzheimers disease later in life. And finally, from New York – According to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, antidepressant use in the United States has recently doubled. Researchers surveyed nearly 50, 000 people in a nine year period, finding that antidepressant use increased from less than 6% in 1996 to more than 10% in 2005. This study shows how pharmacological treatment is increasingly used in lieu of psychotherapy. For Insidermedicine In 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Young Children Can Learn CPR Basics, Kids Who Spend More Time Watching TV Have Higher Blood Pressure, U.S. Children Not Receiving Sufficient Vitamin D
(August 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vienna - According to ...
(August 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vienna - According to research in the journal Critical Care, children as young as 9 can learn and retain the basics of CPR. In a study of nearly 150 youths aged 9 to 18, researchers found that 86% were able to perform the life-saving procedure correctly. In addition, over 90% were able to relay complete and correct information to local emergency services. From Michigan - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, children who spend more time watching TV have higher blood pressure. In a study of over 100 children between the ages of 3 and 8, researchers found that those who spent the most time in front of the television, video games and the computer had significantly higher systolic blood pressure than those who spent the least. And finally, from New York - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, 50 million U.S. children are not receiving enough vitamin D. Insufficient vitamin D can lead to higher risk for bone and heart disease, hypertension and metabolic syndrome. Children were 60% more likely to be vitamin D deficient if they watched television, played video games or used computers for more than four hours a day. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
