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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: Stress Linked to Weight Issues Among Adolescents, Nicotine Patches Reduce Agitation Among Schizophrenic Smokers, ICD Survival Rates Better Than Expected
(May 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Iowa - According to ...
(May 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Iowa - According to research in the Journal of Adolescent Health, stress has been linked to weight problems among adolescents. In a study of over 1,000 children aged 10 to 15, researchers found that as the number of individual stressors increased so did the likelihood of having a weight problem. The researchers suggest that the link might be explained by both biological and behavioral responses to stress. From Denver - According to research presented to the American Psychiatric Association, nicotine patches may reduce agitation among schizophrenic patients who smoke. In a study of 40 smokers with schizophrenia, researchers found that agitation scores dropped significantly among those who received nicotine patches. The study also suggested a significant reduction in aggressive behavior. And finally, from California - According to research presented to the Heart Rhythm Society, implanted cardioverter defibrillators work even better than clinical trials had suggested. Data collected on nearly 86,000 patients from an Internet-based monitoring system showed that 3-year survival was 96% for real world patients with ICDs. This was compared to trials that found 3-year survival to be 78% to 83%. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Ginger Eases Chemo-Related Nausea, New Tool Predicts Alzheimer's Risk, Cytomegalovirus Linked to High Blood Pressure
(May 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - According to ...
(May 15, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Rochester - According to research presented to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, ginger may ease chemotherapy-related nausea. In a study of over 600 cancer patients, researchers found that half a teaspoon of ground ginger each day reduced nausea by 40% when taken with standard anti-nausea medications. Ginger is widely used as a folk remedy for upset stomach and diarrhea. From San Francisco - According to research in the journal Neurology, a new tool may make it easier to predict which patients over the age of 65 will develop Alzheimer's disease. A 15-point index that includes both conventional and newly identified risk factors was able to correctly classify 88% of patients according to their risk of developing some form of dementia within six years. And finally, from Boston - According to research in PLoS Pathogens, a common virus has been linked to high blood pressure. In a study of mice, researchers found that infection with cytomegalovirus was associated with an increase in blood pressure regardless of diet. This virus affects 50% to 80% of adults in the U.S., and so these findings may provide doctors with a new approach to treating hypertension. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Climate Change Is This Century's Greatest Health Challenge, Cereal Provides Adequate Post-Workout Boost, Longer Duration Exercise More Beneficial
(May 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to ...
(May 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From London - According to a study in The Lancet, researchers have concluded that mean global temperatures will rise by between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius over the next 100 years. This will result in more heat waves, greater rates of disease transmission, hunger from failing crop yields and an increase in water-borne diseases. The researchers are hoping to inspire a public health movement that frames climate change as a health issue. From Texas - According to research in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a bowl of cereal provides a similar post-workout boost as a sports drink. In a study of 12 athletes, researchers found that a bowl of Wheaties cereal with nonfat milk produced similar results as a carbohydrate-electrolyte sports drink for measures of muscle glycogen and protein synthesis. And finally, from Vermont - According to research in the journal Circulation, exercising more often with less intensity provides better results than standard cardiac rehabilitation programs. In a study of 74 overweight patients, researchers found that those who exercised 5 to 7 times a week at 45 to 60 minutes per session lost twice as much weight as those who exercised 3 times a week at 25 to 40 minutes per session. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Cheerios Called Unapproved New Drug by FDA, Depression May Increase Foot Ulcer Risk in Diabetics, Beer May Increase Psoriasis Risk Among Women
(May 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to ...
(May 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Washington - According to the FDA, General Mills may continue to claim that their Cheerios cereal lowers cholesterol only if the product wins FDA approval. The agency sent a warning letter to the cereal maker stating that labels on the Cheerios box concerning cholesterol-lowering properties are "unauthorized health claims". Cheerios is now considered an "unapproved new drug" under FDA regulations. From Montreal - According to research presented to the Society for Investigative Dermatology, depression may increase the risk of foot ulcers in diabetic patients. In a study of over 3,400 patients, researchers found that those with major depression had double the risk of incident diabetic foot ulcers. The researchers note that at any time, 11% to 12% of patients with diabetes have major depression. And finally, from Boston - According to research from Brigham and Women's Hospital, beer may increase the risk of psoriasis in women. In a study of over 2,100 women, researchers found that compared to those who abstained from alcohol, those who drank five or more cans of regular beer per week had a 59% increased risk of developing psoriasis. For light beer, wine, or liquor, the relative risks were not significant. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: DASH Diet Reduces Heart Failure Risk in Women, Cognitive Function Linked to AMD, U.S. Melanoma Rates Increasing Rapidly
(May 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(May 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH diet, may help reduce the risk of heart failure in women. In a study of over 36,000 women, researchers found that those whose diets were most like the DASH diet had a 51% lower rate of heart failure. The DASH diet includes high intake of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and whole grains. From Australia - According to research in the Archives of Ophthalmology, cognitive function may be linked to age-related macular degeneration. In a study of over 2,000 patients aged 69 to 97, researchers found that those who scored low on a test of cognitive function had a 40% increased risk of AMD. The researchers suggest that these conditions may share similar pathogenesis and risk factors. And finally, from Montreal - According to research presented to the Society for Investigative Dermatology, U.S. melanoma rates are increasing rapidly. Researchers found that between 1992 and 2004 the incidence rate of melanoma increased from 18.2 per 100,000 to 26.3 per 100,000. The researchers believe this represents a genuine increase in melanoma cases, not just a sign of better screening. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Clinical Trials Influenced by Conflicts of Interest, Overeating Primary Cause of Obesity Epidemic, Americans Washing Hands More Often
(May 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From West Virginia - According ...
(May 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From West Virginia - According to research in the journal Cancer, clinical trials are more likely to report improved survival outcomes when the investigators behind the study report a financial conflict of interest. In a review of 124 oncology trials, researchers found those reporting direct industry funding or other financial relationships were over twice as likely to report improved patient survival than those with no conflicts. From the Netherlands - According to research presented to the European Congress on Obesity, overeating is the primary cause of the rise in U.S. obesity levels. Researchers found that changes in physical activity played a minimal role, but excessive calorie intake is almost entirely to blame. They conclude that in addition to promoting physical activity, public health policy should focus on encouraging less food intake. And finally, from Boston - According to a poll conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, Americans are washing their hands more often and are less fearful of the H1N1 flu than they were a week ago. According to the poll, 67% are washing their hands and using sanitizers more often, compared to 59% a week ago. Meanwhile, 61% are not concerned about developing H1N1 flu, compared to 53% last week. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Vitamin D Not Protective Against Melanoma, All Antihypertensive Classes Effective for Stroke Prevention, Kidney Disease Raises Hypoglycemia Risk
(May 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - According to ...
(May 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Montreal - According to research presented to the Society for Investigative Dermatology, vitamin D is not protective against melanoma. In a study of over 68,000 participants, researchers found no evidence of a link between vitamin D supplement use and an increased or decreased risk of melanoma. However, high dietary intake alone was associated with a slightly increased risk, for reasons yet unknown. From San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Society of Hypertension, any class of antihypertensive drug is a good choice for the prevention of stroke. In a meta-analysis of nearly 270,000 patients, researchers found that all classes of antihypertensive drugs significantly prevented stroke, compared to placebo. The classes studied included diuretics, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin-receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers. And finally, from Baltimore - According to research in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, kidney disease may raise the risk of hypoglycemia. In a study of 243,000 people, researchers found that nondiabetic patients with kidney disease had a 50% increased risk of hypoglycemia. Among patients with diabetes the risk was doubled. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Billions of H1N1 Vaccine Doses Could Be Produced, High Hopes May Lead to Therapy Disappointment, Childhood Vaccine Exemption Rates Rising
(May 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - According to ...
(May 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Geneva - According to the World Health Organization, 1 to 2 billion doses of vaccine could be produced to combat H1N1 "swine" flu. The current world capacity for vaccine production is about 900 million doses per year, but WHO policy advisers are considering whether to ask vaccine producers to increase production. There are now 1,893 confirmed cases of H1N1 in 23 countries. From Florida - According to a study presented to the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, high hopes may lead patients to give up on therapy when expected results are not achieved. In a study of 82 patients with age-related macular degeneration, researchers found that 24 decided to interrupt therapy. Meanwhile, 14 of the patients had actually shown improvement in visual acuity. And finally, from Atlanta - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, an increasing number of parents are refusing to have their children inoculated. The study found that the rate of exemptions for non-medical reasons, namely religious, philosophical or other personal beliefs, rose from 0.98% in 1991 to 1.48% in 2004. In one Washington state county the rate spiked to nearly 27%. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Few Teens Who Smoke Are Able to Quit, Hypothyroidism Increases Liver Cancer Risk, CDC Eases Guidelines For School Closings Related to H1N1 Virus
(May 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(May 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to the CDC, teen smokers who try to kick the habit are often unable to do so. In a study of over 14,000 high school students, researchers found that over 60% of students who ever smoked cigarettes on a daily basis tried to quit, but only 12% were successful. In addition, those in the 9th grade were far more successful at quitting than those in the 10th, 11th or 12th grades. From Houston - According to research in the journal Hepatology, an underactive thyroid may increase the risk of liver cancer. In a study of over 1,500 patients, researchers found that those with long-term hypothyroidism had a nearly three times greater risk of developing liver cancer. This association was only found to be significant among women. And finally, back to Atlanta - As a further sign that the worst of the swine flu outbreak may be over, the CDC has eased its guidelines for school closings related to the H1N1 virus. The agency previously advised schools with at least one confirmed case to consider closing for up to 14 days. It is now recommending that infected students and teachers stay home instead of canceling classes altogether. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Which Order Shots Are Given Affects Pain Levels in Infants, Kidney Stones Linked to Heart Disease, Atmospheric Pressure Changes Worsen Sleep Apnea
(May 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to ...
(May 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Toronto - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, the order in which shots are given may affect pain levels among infants. In a study of 120 infants, researchers found that giving the less painful pentavalent vaccine first followed by the pneumococcal vaccine seemed to reduce overall pain. It was suggested that giving the more painful vaccine first may focus the infant's attention on the procedure. From San Francisco - According to research presented to the American Urological Association, kidney stones may be linked to heart disease. In a study of over 9,700 older women, researchers found that a history of kidney stones increased the risk of heart attack, angina and congestive heart failure. An earlier study of 4,700 men produced similar results. And finally, from Seattle - According to research presented to the American Academy of Neurology, stormy weather may worsen sleep apnea. Researchers correlated 30 months of weather data with sleep studies of over 500 patients and found that obstructive apnea worsened significantly when atmospheric pressure dropped during a storm. Earlier research has found that altitude is also linked to worsened apnea. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
