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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: Endoscopic Vein Harvesting May Produce Poor Outcomes, DASH Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline, Camera Pill Not As Effective As Traditional Colonoscopy
(July 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According ...
(July 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From North Carolina - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, a minimally invasive procedure for harvesting veins may lead to poor long-term outcomes. In a study of over 1,700 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, researchers found that endoscopic vein harvesting lead to higher rates of graft failure, heart attack and death than a more invasive procedure. From Utah - According to research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, the DASH diet may slow cognitive decline. In a study of over 3,800 older adults, researchers found that those who adhered closely to the DASH diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in salt, sugar and red meat, scored higher on measures of cognitive function than those who did not. And finally, from Belgium - According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, the camera pill is not as effective as traditional colonoscopy. While the PillCam provided good images of the colon in over 320 patients, only 14 cancers were detected, compared to 19 detected with traditional colonoscopy. However, the PillCam's sensitivity increased as colon cleanliness improved. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Physical Activity May Slow Cognitive Decline, Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy May Cause Glaucoma-Like Effects, HRT May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer
(July 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vienna - According to ...
(July 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vienna - According to research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, physical activity may slow cognitive decline. In a study of over 3,000 people aged 70 to 79, researchers found that regular activity, such as walking 20 to 30 minutes per day, resulted in higher scores on the Modified Mini Mental State Examination. Similar benefits were still seen in those whose physical activity levels fluctuated. From California - According to research in the Archives of Ophthalmology, laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy may produce an effect that mimics glaucoma. In a study of over 120 patients, researchers found that photocoagulation may cause abnormal thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer. This outcome may be mistaken for glaucoma, due to a loss of visual sensitivity similar to that caused by glaucomatous damage. And finally, from Copenhagen - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, hormone therapy may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. In a review of ovarian cancer cases, researchers found that current hormone users had a 38% increased risk of the disease, compared with those who had never undergone hormone therapy. This was the case regardless of dose, formulation, route of administration, or duration of use. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Active Commuting Can Reduce Risk of Obesity and CVD, Fish Oils Do Not Slow Progression of Alzheimer's, Moderate Alcohol Intake May Help Prevent Dementia
(July 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chapel Hill - According ...
(July 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chapel Hill - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 'active commuting' can reduce the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. In a study of over 2,300 adults, researchers found that those who walked or biked to work reduced the risk of obesity by half and significantly lowered triglyceride levels, blood pressure and insulin levels, compared to those who drove a car or took the bus. From Portland - According to research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease, fish oils do not slow the progression of Alzheimer's. In a study of over 400 patients, researchers found that 18 months after the patients were randomized to receive either docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or placebo, both groups experienced an 8-point decline in the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale. And finally, from Winston-Salem - According to another study presented at the ICAD, one or two alcoholic drinks each day may help prevent dementia. In a study of over 3,000 adults aged 75 and older, researchers found that moderate drinking was associated with a 37% decreased risk of dementia over a 6-year period. However, the risk increased in those who had already been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment if they drank any alcohol. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Heavy Drinking May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk, Low Birth Weight Linked to Respiratory Illness, Cursing Out Loud May Increase Pain Tolerance
(July 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According ...
(July 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Francisco - According to research in the journal Cancer, heavy drinking may increase the risk of prostate cancer. In a study of over 10,000 men, researchers found that those who consumed at least 4 drinks of alcohol each day doubled their risk of high-grade prostate cancer. While further research is required, doctors may wish to consider these findings when counseling men on how to reduce their risk. From Seattle - According to research in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, low birth weight may be linked to respiratory illness in adulthood. In a study of over 4,600 patients, researchers found that those who were under 3.3 lbs at birth had an 83% higher risk of hospitalization for respiratory disease as young adults. Those who were 3.3 to 5.5 lbs at birth had a 34% higher risk. And finally, from the UK - According to research in the journal NeuroReport, cursing out loud may reduce the experience of pain. In a study of 67 participants subjected to moderate pain, researchers found that those who uttered profanities out loud experienced an increase in pain tolerance and heart rate, and a decrease in perceived pain. The researchers believe these signs may be related to the body's "fight-or-flight" response. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Low-Calorie Diet May Help Maintain Youth, Breast Cancer Risk Lower in Migraine Sufferers, Cognitive Decline Seen in Older Adults with Severe COPD
(July 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to ...
(July 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to research in the journal Science, a low-calorie diet may help maintain youth and prevent age-related disease. In a study of 76 rhesus monkeys, researchers found that 37% of controls have died of age-related causes, compared to 13% of those on a low-calorie diet. It was found that those on the calorie restricted diet not only stayed younger biologically, but appeared younger as well. From Seattle - According to research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, breast cancer risk is lower in women with migraine. In a study of over 9,200 women, researchers found that the risk of breast cancer was 21% lower among premenopausal women with a history of migraine, and 26% lower in postmenopausal women. The researchers note that both breast cancer and migraine have a hormonal component. And finally, from New York - According to research in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, cognitive decline is seen in older adults with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In a study of of over 4,100 adults over age 50, researchers found that average cognition scores in those with severe COPD were about one point lower on a 35-point scale, compared to those without COPD. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Stress and Anxiety May Lead to Weight Gain, Lower Blood Pressure Targets May Not Be Beneficial, Obesity Accounts for Highest Increase in Healthcare Costs
(July 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(July 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the American Journal of Epidemiology, stress and anxiety can lead to weight gain. In a study of over 1,300 people, researchers found that factors such as job-related stress, difficulty paying bills, depression and anxiety led to weight gain in those who already had a higher BMI. This pattern was not evident in those with a lower baseline BMI. From Costa Rica - According to a Cochrane review, lower blood pressure targets may not offer any significant benefits. In a meta-analysis of 7 studies, researchers found that treating patients to reach lower blood pressure targets did result in a modest drop compared to conventional targets, but there was no reduction in morbidity and mortality. The standard target for blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. And finally, from Maryland - According to a statistical brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, obesity accounts for the highest jump in U.S. healthcare costs. Researchers found that healthcare spending on obese patients has grown by 82% over a five-year period. Spending on these patients increased from $166 billion in 2001 to $303 billion in 2006. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Glutamic Acid May Help Lower Blood Pressure, High Levels of Adiponectin May Reduce Diabetes Risk, Surgical Treatment of AAA Has Improved in Recent Decades
(July 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to ...
(July 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to research in the journal Circulation, glutamic acid may help lower blood pressure. In a study of over 4,600 patients, researchers found that when glutamic acid comprised nearly 5% of total dietary protein, systolic blood pressure was 1.5 to 3.0 mm Hg lower on average than those who consumed less. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that is abundant in vegetables. From Boston - According to a meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association, higher levels of the hormone adiponectin may reduce the risk of diabetes. In a review of 13 studies, researchers found that every 1-log µg/mL increase in adiponectin was associated with a nearly 30% reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes. High-risk patients seemed to benefit most from higher levels of the hormone. And finally, from Sweden - According to research in the journal Circulation, surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysm has improved significantly in recent decades. In a review of patient outcomes, researchers found that those who underwent surgery for AAA from 2000 to 2005 had 4.7% higher five-year survival rates than those who had the surgery between 1987 and 1999. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Team Sport Participation May Reduce Smoking, Poor Working Conditions for Doctors May Reduce Quality of Care, Long Trips May Increase Risk of VTE
(July 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New Hampshire - According ...
(July 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From New Hampshire - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, those who participate in team sports are more likely to resist the temptation of smoking. In a study of over 2,000 youths who reported watching movies that featured smoking, researchers found that those who did not participate in team sports were twice as likely to become smokers than those who joined teams. From Wisconsin - According to research in the Annals of Internal Medicine, poor working conditions for doctors may affect quality of care. In a survey of over 400 internists and family physicians, about half reported time pressure during physical examinations as well as chaotic working environments. The researchers believe that quality of care could be affected by the departure of dissatisfied physicians. And finally, from Boston - According to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, long trips are associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In a review of 14 studies, researchers found that the risk of VTE increased by about 18% with each additional 2 hours of travel time by any mode of transportation. Preventive measures such as increased hydration and walking breaks need to be investigated. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Diet Influences Liver Disease Risk, Chemical Exposure Linked to Increasing Disease Mortality Rates, Acetaminophen Tops List of Drugs Implicated in Liver Damage
(July 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to ...
(July 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the journal Hepatology, diet may influence the risk of liver disease. In a study of over 9,200 patients, researchers found that greater consumption of cholesterol was associated with a higher risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. A diet high in protein was also associated with increased liver risk, while a diet high in carbohydrates was associated with decreased risk. From Providence - According to research in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, chemical exposure may be linked to rising death rates from disease. Increased exposure to nitrosamines in the food supply and environment have been found to parallel rising death rates from diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Nitrosamines can cause DNA damage, cell death and cancer, and have been linked to insulin resistance. And finally, from Baltimore - According to research in the journal Liver Transplantation, acetaminophen tops the list of drugs implicated in liver damage requiring transplantation. In a study of over 500 adults, researchers found that acetaminophen was the drug implicated in 40% of cases. The FDA has recommended that the maximum single adult dose be reduced from 1000 mg to 650 mg. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Obesity Rates Still Rising in America, Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy for Cerebral Palsy, Swine Flu Parties Discouraged by Health Experts
(July 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(July 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to a report compiled by Trust for America's Health, a health advocacy group, obesity is still on the rise. The report concludes that not a single state has posted a decrease in obesity, while 23 have actually reported an increase over the past year. Overall, two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. From France - According to research in The Lancet Neurology, deep brain stimulation may be a viable therapy for cerebral palsy. In a study of 13 patients with the condition, researchers found that after a year of deep brain stimulation, patients experienced a 24% improvement in their movement scores. Overall, brain stimulation seemed to improve functional disability, pain, and mental health-related quality of life. And finally, from London - Health experts are warning against partaking in "swine flu parties". Reports indicate that some parents are holding get-togethers with the intention of allowing their children to become infected with the virus now to build their immunity in case the virus becomes more virulent later. Health experts are warning that this could be very dangerous, as not all cases are mild, and this practice may help the virus spread further. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.
