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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: Alcohol Raises Pancreatic Cancer Risk, High HIV Rates Among Older Adults, Alcohol Use in Movies and TV Ads Influences Drinking Behavior
(March 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(March 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, alcohol may be linked to pancreatic cancer risk. In a meta-analysis of 14 studies involving over 860,000 people, researchers found that those who consumed two or more alcoholic drinks per day had a 22% increased risk of pancreatic cancer, compared to nondrinkers. Fewer than two drinks per day did not have a significant effect. From Geneva - According to research from the World Health Organization, HIV rates among those over 50 are surprisingly high. The study found that HIV incidence among those over 50 makes up about 11% of new diagnoses in the U.S. The reason for this may be that older people are more likely to risk having unprotected sex, and doctors may be failing to screen for HIV in their older patients. And finally, from the Netherlands - According to research in Alcohol and Alcoholism, alcohol use in movies or TV ads may increase alcohol consumption among young people. In a study of 80 men aged 18 to 29, researchers found that those who were exposed to movies and ads featuring heavy alcohol consumption indulged in 1.5 more drinks over the course of an hour than those exposed to little alcohol content. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: TV Viewing Not Linked to Cognitive Development, Bipolar Parents More Likely to Have Bipolar Children, Swimming Lessons for Toddlers Reduces Drowning Risk
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(March 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the journal Pediatrics, watching TV before age 2 is not associated with cognitive development at age 3. Researchers surveyed 872 mothers of children under age 2 and found that there was no significant link between each additional hour of TV watched and cognitive development. The researchers note that the study was limited because the content of the TV viewed was not assessed. From Pittsburgh - According to research in the Archives of General Psychiatry, children of bipolar parents are at increased risk of developing the condition. In a study of over 600 children, researchers found that those with parents affected by bipolar disorder had a 14-fold increased risk of developing bipolar spectrum disorders. They also had an increased risk of anxiety and other mood disorders. And finally, from Bethesda - According to research in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, teaching toddlers to swim reduces the risk of drowning. In a study of drowning cases, researchers found that only 3% of 1- to 4-year olds who drowned had taken formal swimming lessons, compared to 26% in a control group. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury death among 1-14 year olds. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Cold Risk, Moderate Wine Intake May Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk, Lead Levels Significantly Lower Among Children
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(March 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, vitamin D deficiency may be linked to increased cold risk. In a study of nearly 19,000 people, researchers found that those with vitamin D levels lower than 10 ng/mL were 36% more likely to have had a cold recently than those with levels of at least 30 ng/mL. These results further show that vitamin D is critical to immune function. From San Francisco - According to research in the journal Gastroenterology, drinking wine may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. In a study of over 2,600 patients, researchers found that moderate wine intake reduced the risk of reflux esophagitis by 55%, adenocarcinoma by up to 16%, and squamous cell carcinoma by 21%. However, more than 2 to 3 servings of wine per day increased the risk of squamous cell carcinoma. And finally, from Chicago - According to research from the CDC, lead levels have dropped dramatically in children over the last 20 years. According to the study, just 1.4% of young children had elevated lead levels in their blood in 2004, compared to nearly 9% in 1988. Lead can interfere with nervous system development and cause problems with learning, memory and behavior. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Alzheimer Plaques Affect Astrocytes in Brain, Propranolol May Be Effective Hemangioma Treatment, Caffeine in Sunscreen May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
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(February 27, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the journal Science, Alzheimer plaques may affect more than adjacent neurons in the brain. In a study of mice, researchers found that the beta-amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's also caused cells called astrocytes to become active. While the effect of this increased activity is unknown, astrocytes are very common in the brain, making up about half its volume. From Baltimore - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, the antihypertensive drug propranolol may be an effective hemangioma treatment. In a study of 20 newborns, researchers found that propranolol caused hemangiomas to fade with remarkable speed. While usually harmless, severe hemangiomas can be permanently disfiguring, and may interfere with breathing or vision. And finally, back to Boston - According to research in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, adding caffeine to sunscreen may reduce skin cancer risk. After previous studies showed that drinking coffee or tea had some protective effects, researchers studied caffeine as a potential topical treatment. They found that caffeine helps to eliminate cells damaged by UV light by causing them to self-destruct. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Supplements May Reduce AMD Risk Among Women, Antihypertensive Drugs Benefit Dialysis Patients, Healthy Living Habits Can Help Prevent Cancer
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(February 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, taking supplements may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration in women. In a study of over 5,400 women, researchers found that taking vitamins B6 and B12 as well as folic acid reduced the risk of developing any form of AMD by 34%. Furthermore, taking the supplements reduced the risk of severe macular degeneration by 41%. From Sydney - According to research in the Lancet, blood pressure lowering drugs may reduce cardiovascular risk among dialysis patients. In a study of over 1,500 patients on maintenance dialysis, researchers found that treatment with antihypertensive drugs reduced the risk of cardiovascular events by 29%. In addition, treatment reduced the risk of all-cause mortality by 20%. And finally, from London - According to a report from the World Cancer Research Fund, many cancers could be prevented through healthy living habits. In an international study, experts concluded that adopting healthier diets, exercising more and controlling weight could prevent about a third of the most common cancers in high-income countries. These estimates did not include smoking, which accounts for about a third of all cancers. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk in Women, Reminders Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates, Awaiting Biopsy Results Creates Harmful Stress
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(February 25, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From the UK - According to a study from Cancer Research UK, alcohol consumption increases cancer risk in women. Researchers studied data on 1.3 million middle-aged women and found that those who consumed one or two alcoholic drinks a day had a higher risk of cancer than those who did not. The authors suggest that 13% of breast, liver, rectum, mouth and throat cancers are linked to alcohol consumption. From Boston - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, sending reminders may increase colorectal cancer screening rates. In a study of nearly 22,000 patients, researchers found that the screening rate for patients who received reminders in the mail was 44%, compared to 38% among those who were not reminded. The effectiveness of the mailings increased as patients got older. And finally, back to Boston - According to research in the journal Radiology, the stress of waiting for biopsy results may adversely affect patient health. In a study of 126 women awaiting breast biopsy results, researchers found that those with uncertain results experienced similar levels of stress as those diagnosed with malignant cancer. These findings encourage faster analysis and communication of biopsy results. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Epilepsy Risk Lasts Years After Brain Injury, Anger Management Could Reduce Cardiac Death Risk, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Lower Stroke Risk
(February 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to ...
(February 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to research in The Lancet, the risk of epilepsy lasts for years after a traumatic brain injury. In a study of over 78,000 people, researchers found that after a decade or more, those that had suffered a mild brain injury had 1.5 times the risk of epilepsy, compared to those that had not suffered such an injury. Those that had suffered a severe brain injury had nearly 4.5 times the risk. From New Haven - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, anger management could save your life. In a study of 62 patients fitted with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), researchers found that electrical changes induced by anger predicted future heart arrhythmias. Therapies which help patients control negative emotions may reduce the risk for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. And finally, from the UK - According to research in the British Medical Journal, healthy lifestyle behaviors can lower the risk of stroke. In a study of 20,000 people, researchers observed four healthy behaviors: nonsmoking, not sedentary, moderate alcohol consumption and optimal vitamin C concentrations. There was a steady increase in the risk of stroke for those who adhered to three, two, one or none of these behaviors, compared to those that adhered to all four. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: New Findings May Lead to Universal Flu Vaccine, PSA Testing Can Be Safely Stopped at Age 75, Stroke Risk Higher in Developing World
(February 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to ...
(February 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to research in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, scientists may have discovered the secret to a universal flu drug. Researchers have identified a group of human monoclonal antibodies that are effective at neutralizing a broad range of influenza A viruses, including the bird flu virus. While more research is needed, these findings represent an important breakthrough. From Baltimore - According to research in the Journal of Urology, PSA testing for prostate cancer can be safely discontinued at age 75. In a study of nearly 850 men, researchers found that those over age 75 with PSA values under 3 ng/mL were unlikely to experience aggressive prostate cancer during their remaining life. Those with a PSA of 3 ng/mL or more had a continually increasing risk of death from prostate cancer. And finally, from Hamilton - According to research in the Lancet Neurology, those in the developing world are at much higher risk for stroke. In a review of international health studies, researchers found that the stroke mortality and burden was about 3.5 times higher among countries with a low per capita, compared to those with middle and high incomes. The researchers suggest that access to care and use of prevention strategies may account for the differences. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Proximity to Fast Food Influences Stroke Risk, Offspring of Alzheimer's Patients Show Memory Loss Risk, Drinking Tea May Protect Against Stroke
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(February 20, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to research presented at the International Stroke Conference, living near fast food restaurants increases the risk of stroke. In a study of several neighborhoods in Texas, researchers found a 13% increased risk of stroke in those with the highest number of fast food restaurants. In fact, the relative stroke risk increased by 1% for each fast food restaurant in a designated neighborhood. From Boston - According to research to be presented to American Academy of Neurology, the offspring of people with Alzheimer's are more likely to have midlife memory loss. In a study of 715 people, researchers found that the offspring of Alzheimer's patients had a 2 to 3 times increased risk of low verbal and visual memory performance. This association was only seen in those carrying a gene linked to Alzheimer's. And finally, from Los Angeles - According to research in the journal Stroke, drinking tea could reduce stroke risk. In a meta-analysis of 9 studies involving nearly 195,000 people, researchers found that those who drank at least 3 cups of black or green tea every day were 21% less likely to have a stroke than those who consumed less than a cup per day. This suggests an effect that is similar in magnitude to exercise. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Stroke Outcomes Similar Among Hospitals, Synthetic Steroids Increase Cancer Recurrence Risk, Mentally Stimulating Activities Help Prevent Cognitive Decline
(February 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According ...
(February 19, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From San Diego - According to research presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference, community and academic hospitals produce similar outcomes for acute stroke treatment. In a study of 99 patients, researchers found that those who received thrombolytic therapy from a regional stroke center were no more likely to have a good outcome than those treated at a community hospital. From the Netherlands - According to research in the Lancet Oncology, the use of a synthetic steroids increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of nearly 3,100 women, researchers found that those treated with the synthetic steroid Tibolone had a 40% higher risk of breast cancer recurrence than those receiving a placebo. The study was stopped 6 months early because of this increased risk. And finally, from Seattle - According to research presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, older adults who prefer mentally stimulating activities are less likely to experience mild cognitive impairment. In a study of over 1,300 adults, researchers found that those over age 65 who preferred reading, making crafts, using the computer, playing games and watching less television were 30% to 50% less likely to experience mild cognitive decline. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
