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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: Smoking Risks Transcend Social Class and Gender, Few Adolescents Benefit from Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs, Parkinson's Linked to Melanoma
(February 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - According to ...
(February 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Scotland - According to research in the British Medical Journal, smoking risks are apparent regardless of social class or gender. In a study of survival rates among 15,000 people, researchers found that never-smokers in the lowest social class groups had a longer life expectancy than smokers in the highest social classes. In addition, women who smoked lost their natural survival advantage over men. From Atlanta - According to research in the journal Circulation, only a fraction of adolescents could benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs. In a study of over 2,700 adolescents, researchers found that 5.2% to 6.6% had elevated LDL cholesterol levels, but only 0.8% met the criteria for medication. With the rise of childhood obesity, the researchers suggest continually monitoring the lipid levels of children and adolescents. And finally, from Boston - According to a study to be presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, Parkinson's disease may be linked to family history of melanoma. In a study of over 130,000 people, researchers found that a history of melanoma in a first-degree relative was linked to nearly twice the risk of developing Parkinson's. These findings indicate that melanoma and Parkinson's share common genetic components. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Coffee May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women, Egg Protein Ideal for Endurance Training, Minor Heart Surgery Reduces Migraine Attacks
(February 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - According to ...
(February 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Spain - According to research in the journal Circulation, coffee may help reduce stroke risk in women. In a study of over 83,000 women, researchers found that drinking three cups of coffee per day reduced the risk of stroke by nearly 20%, compared to drinking less than one cup per month. However, the results applied to healthy women and did not demonstrate that coffee drinking reduced stroke risk from other factors. From Illinois - According to research in the journal Nutrition Today, eating eggs may be ideal for those undergoing endurance training. In a review of 25 studies on protein, researchers found that the protein in eggs contributes to strength, satisfies hunger and provides a source of sustained energy. Eggs are also rich in leucine, an amino acid that helps the body use energy and aids muscle recovery after exercise. And finally, from Italy - According to research in the journal Cardiovascular Interventions, minor heart surgery may reduce migraine attacks. In a study of nearly 90 patients, researchers found that 87% of those who had a procedure to close a patent foramen ovale experienced a significant reduction in the frequency of migraines, compared to 21% of those who received standard treatment. Furthermore, 89% of surgical patients had a significant decline in attack severity, compared with 17% of controls. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Migraines Linked to Abdominal Obesity, Court Rules Against MMR Vaccine-Autism Connection, Scientists Decode Common Cold Virus
(February 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to ...
(February 13, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Philadelphia - According to research presented at the meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, migraines have been linked to waist size. In a study of over 22,000 people, researchers found that 20% of men and 37% of women with abdominal obesity were likely to suffer from migraines, compared to 16% of men and 28% of women who were not obese. From Washington - The Court of Federal Claims has ruled that the parents and doctors of three autistic children have failed to demonstrate a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. The ruling states that the families involved have been misled by physicians who are guilty of "gross medical misjudgment". Autism advocacy groups insist that this ruling will not end the debate on vaccine safety. And finally, from Wisconsin - According to research in the journal Science, scientists have decoded the rhinovirus, which causes about half of all colds. The researchers found that it is possible to catch two separate strains of the cold simultaneously, which can swap genetic material inside the body to create a new strain. The researchers conclude that, while a drug treatment may be possible, a vaccine is highly unlikely. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Financial Incentives Curb Smoking Habits, Researcher Falsified Data Linking Vaccines to Autism, Contrast Agents Improve Echocardiography Sensitivity
(February 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - According to ...
(February 12, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Pennsylvania - According to research in the New England Journal of Medicine, financial incentives are an effective smoking deterrent. In a study of nearly 900 smokers, researchers found that 15% of those rewarded with financial incentives quit smoking, compared to 5% of those who only received educational materials. Incentives consisted of $100 for program completion, $250 for quitting within 6 months, and $400 for abstaining for another 6 months. From London - According to a report in the Times of London, the researcher who linked childhood vaccines to autism in a 1998 study falsified his data. The report claims that Dr. Andrew Wakefield altered clinical findings in 8 of 12 children in order to support his claim that the MMR vaccine could lead to autism, a statement which led to a drop in vaccination rates. The report noted that in 2008 there were over 1,300 reported measles cases in the UK, compared to 56 cases in 1998. And finally, from Houston - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, contrast agents for echocardiography improve visualization. In a study of over 600 patients, researchers found that nearly 33% of those who had an echocardiogram which included a micro-bubble contrast agent did not require additional diagnostic procedures, while drug management was altered among 10%. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Drinking Soda May Increase Kidney Damage in Women, Urine Test Studied for Prostate Cancer Detection, Daily Aspirin May Reduce Colon Polyp Risk
(February 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - According to ...
(February 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - According to research in Public Library of Science One, drinking soda may increase the risk of kidney damage in women. In a study of over 9,300 people, researchers found that women who drank at least two regular soft drinks each day had a 40% increased risk of albuminuria - a marker for kidney disease. These results were not found among men or those who drank diet sodas. From Michigan - According to research in the journal Nature, scientists are developing a urine test which may identify those with aggressive prostate cancer. In a study of over 1,100 metabolites in the body, researchers discovered that one such molecule - sarcosine - was prominent in localized disease and increased substantially in spreading cancer. Further research is required before this test can become available. And finally, from Vermont - According to research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, daily aspirin use may reduce the risk of precancerous colon polyps. In a study of nearly 2,700 people with a history of polyps, researchers found that those who took aspirin were 28% less likely to develop advanced stage polyps than those on placebo. The researchers stress that the benefits and drawbacks of daily aspirin use must be considered. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Many Would Quit Smoking Because of Impact on Pet Health, Multivitamins Do Not Affect Cancer and Heart Risk, Continuous Statin Use Beneficial
(February 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Detroit - According to ...
(February 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Detroit - According to research in Tobacco Control, smokers who know that smoking is bad for their pet's health are more likely to quit. In a study of nearly 3,300 pet owners, 28% reported that knowing smoking is bad for their pet's health would make them try to quit. Second hand smoke has been linked with lymph gland, nasal and lung cancers, as well as several other conditions, in cats and dogs. From Seattle - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, multivitamins do not appear to affect cancer or heart risk in postmenopausal women. In a study of over 160,000 women, researchers found no significant influence of multivitamin use on the risk for common cancers, cardiovascular disease or overall mortality. Further research is required to see if these results apply to men. And finally, from Israel - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, continuous statin use can lower mortality in primary and secondary prevention. In a study of over 93,000 patients with diagnosed heart disease and over 136,000 patients without, researchers found that in those who filled their statin prescriptions 90% of the time the risk of death was reduced by 45% in primary prevention and 51% in secondary prevention, compared to those who filled their prescriptions 10% of the time. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Marijuana Use May Increase Testicular Cancer Risk, Association Between Corticosteroids and Pneumonia, Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival
(February 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to ...
(February 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to a study in the journal Cancer, smoking marijuana may increase the risk of testicular cancer. In a study of over 1,300 men, researchers found that, compared to those who had never smoked marijuana, current users had a 70% increased risk of testicular cancer. The risk increased by 40% in men who smoked marijuana less than once a week and doubled in those who smoked it at least once a week From North Carolina - According to research in the Archives of Internal Medicine, corticosteroid use could increase the risk of pneumonia. In a study of 18 randomized trials involving nearly 17,000 people, researchers found that long-term corticosteroid use among those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease significantly increased the risk of pneumonia. However, long-term use did not lead to a significantly increased risk of death. And finally, from Texas - According to research in the journal Cancer, pregnancy may not affect breast cancer survival. In a study of over 650 women with breast cancer, researchers found that 16% had pregnancy-associated breast cancer. The researchers discovered that, contrary to previous findings, rates of cancer recurrence, spread and survival were the same among women with PABC, compared to other breast cancer patients. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase MS Risk, Fertility Drugs Do Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk, Resting Heart Rate Helps Predict Heart Attack Risk
(February 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vancouver - According to ...
(February 6, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Vancouver - According to research in Public Library of Science Genetics, vitamin D deficiency may be linked to the development of multiple sclerosis. Researchers studied a gene variant linked to a predisposition for MS, and found that vitamin D activates proteins which alter the function of this gene. The authors suggest that vitamin D deficiency in mothers could lead to an increased risk for MS in their offspring. From Copenhagen - According to research in the British Medical Journal, fertility drugs do not increase the risk of ovarian cancer. In a study of over 54,000 women with infertility problems, researchers found that those treated with fertility drugs did not have an overall increased risk of ovarian cancer. With over 20,000 women diagnosed in the U.S. in 2004, ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer. And finally, from Washington - According to a study in the British Medical Journal, measuring heart rate can help predict the risk for heart attack. In a study of nearly 130,000 postmenopausal women, researchers found that those with resting heart rates of over 76 beats per minute were 26% more likely to have a heart attack or die from heart disease than those with heart rates of 62 beats per minute or lower. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Immediate Treatment of Minor Stroke Beneficial, Radiation Exposure from CT Angiography, Canadian Hypertension Education Program Reduces Cardiovascular Deaths
(February 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to ...
(February 5, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Oxford - According to research in the Lancet Neurology, immediate treatment of transient ischemic attack or minor stroke has several benefits. In a study of nearly 600 patients, researchers found that those treated within 24 hours at an urgent-care clinic had a reduced risk of recurrent stroke, a shorter length of stay at the hospital, lower costs and less risk of disability than those who were treated after 19 days. From Washington - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, doctors should be judicious in their use of cardiac CT angiography. The study suggests that the radiation exposure from a single CT imaging test is equivalent to about 600 conventional chest X-rays. However, the authors noted that coronary CT remains an excellent diagnostic tool, it is simply a matter of reducing radiation exposure. And finally, from Calgary - According to research in the journal Hypertension, an education program on high blood pressure is associated with reduced cardiovascular death rates. Since the introduction of the Canadian Hypertension Education Program, which is aimed at both physicians and patients, one in seven fewer strokes, one in five fewer heart failures and one in ten fewer heart attacks have resulted in death. The authors estimate that this program has prevented about 5,000 deaths per year. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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VIDEO: Preoperative Warm-up Improves Surgical Skills, High Altitudes Prolong Lives of Dialysis Patients, Beach Trips Increase Skin Cancer Risk in Children
(February 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to ...
(February 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Seattle - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, a preoperative warm-up may improve surgical skills. In a study of 46 surgeons, researchers found that a 15- to 20-minute warm-up focusing on gesture proficiency lead to a 33% reduction in errors. The warm-up also improved proficiency among fatigued surgeons, though not to the point of optimal performance. From Boston - According to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association, high altitudes may prolong the lives of dialysis patients. In a study of over 800,000 dialysis patients, researchers found that those who lived above 6,000 feet were 15% less likely to die during a 5-year period than those living near sea level. This may be caused by improved red blood cell production induced by hypoxia. And finally, from Colorado - According to research in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, family trips to the beach may increase a child's future risk of skin cancer. In a study of 681 Caucasian children, researchers found that for each beach holiday there was a 5% increase in the number of skin moles present. The number of moles present on the skin is a risk factor for malignant melanoma. For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
