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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: Stroke Recurrence Often Happens Within First Week, Group Therapy Can Help Teens Avoid Depression, High Survival Among Preterm Infants in NICU Care
(June 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to ...
(June 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to research in the journal Neurology, half of stroke recurrences happen within the first week. In a study of over 1,200 people who had suffered a transient ischemic attack or stroke, researchers found that 5.1% had another stroke within 24 hours. Meanwhile, early recurrences accounted for 52% of strokes that occurred within 7 days, and 42% that occurred during the first 30 days. From Nashville - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, group therapy can help at-risk teens avoid depression. In a study of over 300 adolescents, researchers found that the risk of depression was 37% lower after cognitive behavioral therapy than after usual care for those with a history of depression. The researchers note that parental depression is one of the strongest risk factors for adolescent depression. And finally, from Sweden - According to another study in JAMA, extremely preterm infants have a high likelihood of survival with aggressive neonatal care. Among over 700 infants born in Sweden before 27 weeks of gestation, 91% were admitted to neonatal intensive care units, and 70% survived to one year. However, infants have a much higher chance of survival if they are born at week 26 than at week 22. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Pollution Contributing to Liver Disease Rates, Acetaminophen Products Should Carry Stronger Warning Labels, Crohn's Disease Rates Increasing Among Adolescents
(June 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to ...
(June 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to research presented during Digestive Disease Week, pollution may be contributing to U.S. liver disease rates. Researchers found that nearly 40% of adults have elevated levels of alanine aminotransferase, an enzyme related to conditions like liver disease. It was then found that higher levels of heavy metals, pesticides and mercury were linked with higher odds of having elevated ALT. From Washington - The FDA has issued a report stating that products containing acetaminophen should carry stronger warning labels. The report cites the dangers of taking multiple products that contain acetaminophen, and ingesting the drug with alcohol. It suggests that patients not take more than one acetaminophen product at a time, and taking more than the recommended dose can cause severe liver damage. And finally, back to Chicago - According to a study presented during Digestive Disease Week, the incidence of Crohn's disease is increasing among adolescents. In a study of 5.8 million residents in northern France, researchers found that from 1988 to 2005 the incidence of Crohn's disease rose from 3.5 to 5.2 cases per 100,000 person-years among those under age 20. The disease currently affects about 630,000 people in North America. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Aspirin Not Beneficial for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events, H1N1 Vaccine Production Underway, Type 1 Diabetes Rates Increasing Among European Children
(May 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According ...
(May 29, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to research in The Lancet, aspirin does not appear to be beneficial for primary prevention of cardiovascular events. In a meta-analysis involving over 95,000 participants, researchers found that long-term, low-dose aspirin did not provide any clear value for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in healthy adults. The researchers suggest that current guidelines may need to be reviewed. From Washington - U.S. health officials are reporting that preliminary work is being done on a vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu. However, the vaccine will not likely be ready for widespread use until October. To date, there have been 8,585 probable and confirmed cases of the H1N1 strain in the U.S., with 12 deaths and 507 hospitalizations. And finally, from Belfast - According to research in The Lancet, the incidence of type 1 diabetes is increasing among European children. The research has shown that the incidence is increasing by about 4% each year among children under 15, and new cases in those under 5 could double by 2020. These increasing rates could have significant implications for healthcare resources. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Fewer Americans Following Healthy Lifestyle, Anti-Acid Drugs Linked to Pneumonia, Obese Women Should Limit Pregnancy Weight Gain to 20 Pounds
(May 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Charleston - According to ...
(May 28, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Charleston - According to research in The American Journal of Medicine, fewer Americans are following a healthy lifestyle, despite increasing evidence of its benefits. In a survey of over 15,000 people over an 18-year period, researchers found that the proportion doing exercise 12 times a month or more dropped from 53% to 43%. Meanwhile, the proportion with a BMI higher than 30 rose from 28% to 36%. From Boston - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, anti-acid drugs have been linked to pneumonia. In a study of nearly 64,000 hospital admissions, researchers found that those treated with acid-suppressing drugs had a 30% increased risk of getting pneumonia while hospitalized. Anti-acid drugs are increasingly used in hospitals, mainly to prevent conditions such as stress ulcers. And finally, from Washington - According to updated guidelines released by the Institute of Medicine, obese women should limit their weight gain during pregnancy to 20 pounds. The new recommendations come as a response to increasing obesity rates, and the researchers note that pre-pregnancy BMI is an independent predictor of many adverse outcomes. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: More Alcohol More Often Increases Injury Risk, Childhood Cancer Increases Risk of Secondary Malignancy, Aloe Vera Shows Promise as Psoriasis Treatment
(May 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to ...
(May 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Wisconsin - According to a study in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, college students who drink more alcohol more often are at increased risk for injury. In a study of over 2,000 students, researchers found that the risk of injury increased by 19% among males for every day of drinking 8 or more drinks. For females, the risk increased by 10% for every day of drinking 5 or more drinks. From Copenhagen - According to research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer increases the risk of secondary malignancies in later life. In a study of over 47,000 patients, researchers found that the incidence rate among childhood cancer survivors of second malignancies was 3.3 times higher than incidence rates in the general population. And finally, from Prague - According to research presented to the International Congress of Dermatology, aloe vera has shown promise for the treatment of psoriasis. In a study of 80 patients, researchers found that those treated with aloe vera experienced a greater reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, compared to a topical steroid. Two previous clinical trials yielded inconsistent results. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Computer Programs Can Help Smokers Quit, Genetic Link Between Periodontitis and Heart Disease, CO Poisoning Linked to Indoor Use of Gas-Powered Generators
(May 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to ...
(May 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, computer-based programs may help smokers quit cigarettes. In a review of 22 trials involving nearly 30,000 smokers, researchers found that the percentage who stayed away from tobacco a year after a Web- or computer-based cessation program ended was 9.9%. This was compared to only 5.7% in the control group. From Vienna - According to research presented to the European Society of Human Genetics, there is a genetic link between gum disease and coronary heart disease. Scientists have found that a gene variant on chromosome 9 is shared between periodontitis and heart disease. While the link is not yet understood, dentists are urged to diagnose and treat periodontitis as early as possible to minimize heart disease risk. And finally, from Houston - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, carbon monoxide poisoning after disasters is linked to running gasoline-fueled generators indoors. After Hurricane Ike, which left 2 million people without power in September 2008, 21 children and 17 adults were poisoned. It was discovered that five of these incidents resulted from the use of generators to power video games for children. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Tight Glucose Control Lowers Heart Attack Risk, Younger Men More Likely to Die From High Grade Prostate Cancer, Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Antidepressants
(May 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to ...
(May 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Cambridge - According to research in The Lancet, tight glucose control lowers the risk of heart attack, but not stroke. In a meta-analysis involving over 33,000 patients, researchers found that intense glucose control among patients with type 2 diabetes lowered the risk of heart attack by 17%. However, there was no effect on stroke or all-cause mortality. From Seattle - According to research in the journal Cancer, younger men with high grade prostate cancer are more likely to die than older men. In a study of over 318,000 men, researchers found that those between the ages of 35 and 44 were three times more likely to die than older patients with the same disease. However, younger men were also less likely to be diagnosed with high grade cancer. And finally, from San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Psychiatric Association, cardiovascular risk factors may prevent antidepressants from taking effect. In a study of over 180 patients, researchers found that those with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity were twice as likely to be unresponsive to treatment with antidepressant medication than other patients. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Still Common, Low Vitamin D Levels May Slow Cognition Among Men, Older Adults May Have Immunity to H1N1 Swine Flu
(May 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(May 22, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is still quite common. The average annual percentage of women who drank during pregnancy has remained stable at around 12%, while 2% still report binge drinking. The national prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is about 0.5 to 2.0 cases per 1,000 births, while other related disorders occur about three times as often. From the UK - According to research in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, low vitamin D levels may slow cognition in men. In a study of over 3,100 men aged 40 to 79, researchers found that the lowest levels of vitamin D were associated with slower information processing speeds. However, the study found no significant association between vitamin D levels and memory. And finally, back to Atlanta - According to research in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, older adults may have a pre-existing immunity to H1N1 swine flu. Of the cases reported to the CDC, 64% have been in 5 to 24 year olds and just 1% have been in people over age 65. It is suggested that older adults may have some degree of immunity, possibly from years of immunization. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Childhood Smoke Exposure Effects Persist Into Adulthood, Allowing Medical Residents More Sleep Could Be Costly, Depression Linked to Obesity More Often Among Women
(May 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According ...
(May 21, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to research presented to the American Thoracic Society, the effects of childhood secondhand smoke exposure can persist for decades. In a study of nearly 1,800 nonsmokers whose average age was 61, CT scans revealed early signs of emphysema among those who had lived with at least one smoker in childhood. These signs were not accompanied by clinical symptoms. From Los Angeles - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, allowing medical residents more time for sleep could be costly. It is estimated that hospitals would have to spend up to $183 more per admission to implement recommendations that residents work fewer hours and get more naps. This could cost $1.6 billion a year, but it's not yet clear whether medical errors would be reduced. And finally, from San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Psychiatric Association, depression is more closely linked to obesity among women than men. In a study of over 4,600 patients, researchers found that obese women were 3.9 times more likely to be depressed than women of normal weight. Meanwhile, obese men were 2.5 times as likely to be depressed than those of normal weight. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Aerobic Fitness Reduces CHD and Mortality Risk, Maternal Smoking Increases Risk of Child Becoming Smoker, Bone Marrow Injections May Treat Ischemic Heart Disease
(May 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Japan - According to ...
(May 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Japan - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, cardiorespiratory fitness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and death. In a meta-analysis of 33 studies involving over 187,000 patients, researchers found that those with low measures of cardiorespiratory fitness had a 56% higher risk for coronary heart disease and a 70% higher risk for all-cause mortality during follow-up than those who scored highly on aerobic fitness scales. From Arizona - According to research presented to the American Thoracic Society, maternal smoking increases the risk that a child will grow up to be a smoker. In a study of 730 participants, researchers found that the children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy and the preschool years of a child's life were 3 times more likely to be smokers by the age of 22. And finally, from the Netherlands - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, bone marrow may be used to treat ischemic heart disease. In a study of 50 patients, researchers found that those who received an intramyocardial injection of bone marrow cells experienced significant improvements in anginal symptoms, myocardial perfusion, and left ventricular function. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
