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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: Organic Foods No More Nutritional Than Conventional Foods, Federally Accepted Ozone Levels May Be Harmful, Tanning Beds Considered High Cancer Risk
(July 31, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to ...
(July 31, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, organically produced foods may be no more nutritional than conventionally produced foods. In a review of 50 studies, researchers found no difference in nutrient content between organic and conventional foods. Organic foods are those grown on farms that limit pesticide and herbicide use in crops, and drug use in livestock. From California - According to research in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, atmospheric ozone levels currently considered safe under federal regulations can impair lung function in healthy individuals. In a study of 31 adults, researchers found that inhalation of 70 parts per billion ozone for 6.6 hours led to a significant reduction in the volume of air that participants could forcibly exhale. And finally, from France - According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, tanning beds are a high cancer risk. Citing case-control studies and a meta-analysis, researchers have raised the classification of tanning beds into the highest-risk cancer category. Research has shown that those who begin using tanning beds before age 30 have a 75% higher risk of cutaneous melanoma than the general population. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.
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VIDEO: Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Severe H1N1, Many Iced Coffees Have Excessive Calorie Counts, Anesthesia During C-Section Not Linked to Learning Disabilities
(July 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(July 30, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to research in The Lancet, pregnancy may increase the risk of severe H1N1 disease. By analyzing cases of swine flu, researchers found that pregnant women are at greater risk for severe disease and complications from the virus than the general public. Experts recommend that pregnant women be treated with antiviral drugs promptly if H1N1 infection is suspected. From the UK - According to the World Cancer Research Fund, iced coffees may contain as many calories as a double cheeseburger and fries. Researchers suggest that the combination of sugar, full fat milk and cream could lead to excessive calorie counts. Most of the drinks studied contained over 200 calories, while a 700 mL dark berry mocha frappuccino from Starbucks contained 561 calories. To put this in perspective, approximate daily calorie requirements are 2,000 for an average woman and 2,500 for an average man. And finally, from Washington - According to research in the journal Anesthesiology, the anesthesia given during a c-section is not associated with an increased risk for learning disabilities. In a study of over 5,300 children, researchers found that brief exposure to anesthetics during birth did not have any long-term neurodevelopment consequences. However, more study is needed to confirm these findings. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.
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VIDEO: Taxing Sugary Drinks Could Help Curb Obesity Epidemic, Hypertension Increases Silent Stroke Risk, Anemia May Increase Mortality Risk Among Elderly Adults
(July 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(July 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to the director of the CDC, taxing sugary drinks could help curb America's obesity epidemic. As part of the CDC's "Weight of the Nation" conference, Dr. Thomas Frieden suggested that the average person is about 23 pounds overweight, so small reductions in caloric intake can make a significant difference. He suggests that a $.01 per ounce tax on sugary drinks could help, as well as bring in $100 to $200 billion over the next 10 years. From Sydney - According to research in the journal Neurology, high blood pressure may increase the risk of "silent strokes". In a study of nearly 500 participants, researchers found that those with hypertension had a 60% increased risk of suffering from a "silent stroke". These occurrences have been associated with cognitive deficits, and could even lead to vascular dementia. And finally, from the Netherlands - According to research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, anemia may increase the risk of death among the elderly. In a study of over 560 elderly adults, researchers found that the presence of anemia in those aged 85 and older was linked to a 41% increased mortality risk. These risks remained significant even after adjusting for comorbid diseases and other factors. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.
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VIDEO: Agent Orange Linked to Heart Disease and Parkinson's, Surgery Still an Option for Advanced Lung Cancer, Removing Ovaries Increases Lung Cancer Risk
(July 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington – According to ...
(July 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington – According to a report sponsored by the US Department of Veteran Affairs, exposure to ‘Agent Orange’ during the Vietnam War has been linked to ischemic heart disease and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers reviewed several studies analyzing the effects of exposure to Agent Orange, and results showed an even stronger connection between ischemic heart disease, Parkinsons and Agent Orange than previously believed. From Illinois – According to a study published in The Lancet, surgery is still an option for patients with advanced lung cancer. Researchers analyzed a group of nearly 400 stage 3 lung cancer patients; one group received chemotherapy and radiation, while the other received chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery as well. Results showed a similar median overall survival between the two groups, an aspect that emphasizes the value of surgery at such a late stage of the disease. And finally, from Montreal – The removal of a woman’s ovaries greatly increases her risk of developing lung cancer, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer. Researchers analyzed nearly 1000 patients, examining several aspects of their medical history. Results showed that medically induced menopause, while decreasing one’s risk of ovarian cancer, puts a woman at nearly two times the risk of developing lung cancer. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.
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VIDEO: Blood Alcohol Level May Predict Complications in Trauma Patients, Childhood Obesity Levels May Have Plateaued, Rock Climbing Injuries Increased 63% Over 18 Years
(July 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to ...
(July 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to research in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, testing the blood alcohol level of trauma patients may help predict complications. In a study of over 200 trauma patients, researchers found that an elevated blood alcohol level was associated with a higher rate of complications. It is estimated that 20% to 37% of trauma cases are alcohol-related. From Atlanta - According to research in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, obesity rates among young children may be stabilizing. While the prevalence of obesity among young, low-income children is still high at nearly 15%, this rate appears to have leveled off in the last 5 years. This may indicate that prevention programs at state and local levels are having an effect. And finally, from Columbus - According to research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the number of patients admitted with indoor rock-climbing related injuries has increased as the sport's popularity has grown. Researchers found that the number of patients with these injuries increased by 63% over an 18-year period. The most common injuries are fractures, sprains and strains in the foot and ankle. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Few Americans Receiving Recommended Vaccines, Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution May Lower Intelligence, Drug-Eluting Contact Lenses Pass Early Test
(July 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(July 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, few Americans are receiving their recommended vaccines. In a survey of over 22,000 adults, researchers found that fewer than 7% of those over age 60 received the shingles vaccine, and only 11% of women aged 19 to 26 received HPV vaccinations. Meanwhile, 60% of adults over 65 received flu and pneumococcal vaccines, which is short of the 90% adherence goal. From New York - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, prenatal exposure to air pollution may lead to lower intelligence. For this study, researchers asked mothers to wear personal air monitors during pregnancy to measure air pollutant exposure. They found that children exposed to high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons had significantly lower IQ scores by the time they were 5 years old. And finally, from Boston - According to research in the journal Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, drug-eluting contact lenses have passed an early test. Researchers found that prototype drug-eluting contact lenses demonstrated sustained release of an antibiotic for more than 4 weeks. These findings indicate that drug-eluting lenses may avoid many of the limitations of standard eye drops. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Mother's Health at Conception Can Influence Child's Disease Risk, Online Self-Management May Improve Asthma Symptoms, Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Prevent Heart Disease
(July 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburgh - According to ...
(July 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Pittsburgh - According to research presented to the Society for the Study of Reproduction, a mother's health around the time of conception may influence a child's disease risk. In a review of animal studies, researchers found that factors such as a high-fat diet and vitamin B and folate deficiencies could result in conditions such as insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease among offspring. From the Netherlands - According to research in the Annals of Internal Medicine, online self-management may help improve asthma symptoms. In a study of 200 patients, researchers found that asthma control, lung function and symptom-free days improved among those who participated in a self-management program. However, the program did not reduce the number of asthma attacks that occurred. And finally, from Boston - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a healthy lifestyle can protect men from heart disease. In a study of nearly 21,000 men, researchers found that those who adhered to at least 4 healthy lifestyle factors such as normal weight, not smoking, regular exercise, moderate alcohol intake and consumption of breakfast cereals and fruits and vegetables, had a lower risk of heart failure than those who did not. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Superficial Vein Clots May Indicate DVT, People Over 65 May Soon Outnumber Those Under 5, Tight Glucose Control May Increase Mortality Among Heart Failure Patients
(July 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - According to ...
(July 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Austria - According to research in the Archives of Dermatology, those with superficial vein clots may also suffer from deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). In a study of 46 patients, researchers found that 1 in 4 patients with superficial vein clots also had DVT. While superficial vein thrombosis is not life threatening the risk of DVT must be taken seriously. From Washington - According to research from U.S. Census Bureau, the number of seniors worldwide will grow from 506 million last year to 1.3 billion in the year 2040. It is estimated that the world is aging at such a rapid pace that there will be more people in the world 65 and over than children under 5 for the first time in history. The U.S. is considered a relatively young country, with only 13% of its population at least 65 years old. And finally, from Houston - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, having tight glucose control may increase mortality risk in heart failure patients. In a study of over 5800 people, researchers found that patients with a modest glucose control and a hemoglobin A1c between 7.1% and 7.8% had a 27% lower mortality risk than those with an A1c of 6.4% and lower. The researchers note that further study is required. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Obesity Drug Contrave Shown To Help Weight Loss, Veterans Increasingly Diagnosed With Mental Health Issues, Gene Variants Found in African Americans Relating to Hypertension
(July 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - Orexigen ...
(July 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - Orexigen Therapeutics has reported that its new obesity drug, Contrave, has been shown to help reduce weight in obese people. Following a one year trial that involved nearly 3, 800 patients, researchers found that 48% of patients given Contrave experienced a loss of at least 5% of their total weight. The experimental drug is slated for FDA review in 2010. From San Francisco - According to a study from the American Journal of Public Health, increasing amounts of veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts are being diagnosed with mental health issues. Researchers from the San Francisco Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco, studied nearly 300, 000 veterans. Results showed that 37% of veterans received mental health diagnoses--typically suffering from post traumatic stress disorder as well as depression. And finally, from Washington - According to a study published in PLoS Genetics, researchers have discovered gene variants in African Americans related to hypertension. Scientists from the Coriell Institute for Medical Research and the National Human Genome Research Institute, studied DNA samples of over 1,000 African American participants, half with high blood pressure and the other half without. Results found 5 genome variants that were more common in those with high blood pressure. Hypertension, more common among African Americans, can cause both stroke and cardiovascular disease. For Insidermedicine In60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: FASDs Cause More Severe Behavioral Problems Than ADHD, Baking Soda May Slow Chronic Kidney Disease, Higher Speed Limits Lead to Higher Road Fatality Rates
(July 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to ...
(July 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to research in the journal Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders cause more severe behavioral problems than ADHD. In a study of over 160 children, researchers found that those with fetal alcohol disorders had weaker social cognition and emotion-processing abilities than those with ADHD. They were also more than twice as likely to have co-morbid conditions. From London - According to research in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, sodium bicarbonate can slow chronic kidney disease. In a study of over 130 patients, researchers found that oral sodium bicarbonate therapy slowed loss of kidney function in those with advanced kidney disease. While 45% in the control group had rapid progression of disease, this rate was only 9% in the treatment group. And finally, from Chicago - According to research in the American Journal of Public Health, higher speed limits lead to higher road fatality rates. Researchers have found that since 1995, when Congress lifted the 55 MPH limit on interstate highways, road fatalities have increased by 3.2%. The researchers suggest that reducing the speed limit can save lives, cut gas consumption and lower air pollutant emissions. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
