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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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Effectiveness of medication in lowering IOP
(February 7, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new ...
(February 7, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - A new report published in JAMA Ophthalmology examines the effectiveness of medication used to treat intraocular pressure. Researchers studied over 600 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Participants were using up to 3 medications for their disease. Researchers examined participants IOP while using their IOP lowering medications, and again 2-4 weeks after not using these medications. Results showed discontinuation of 1,2, and 3 medications resulted in clinically significant increase in IOP.
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At-home test effective at detecting colorectal cancer
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to ...
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From California - According to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a novel at-home test may be able to detect most colorectal cancers. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of of nearly 20 studies which examined eight different fecal immunichemical tests or FITs. Results of their analysis showed that these tests correctly identified 94% of patients who did not have cancers in the rectum or colon
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NSAIDs not linked to miscarriage
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - NSAIDs do ...
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Israel - NSAIDs do no raise risk of miscarriages, according to a report published in CMAJ. Researchers studied data on over 65,000 women between the ages of 15 and 45 years. Nearly 7% took NSAIDs in the first trimester of pregnancy. Of those exposed to the medication, 8.2% experienced a miscarriage--compared to 10% of those who did not have any exposure
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Colds during pregnancy linked to asthma in child
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - A new ...
(February 5, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Illinois - A new report published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology finds that colds during pregnancy may be linked to asthma in the child. Researchers studied over 500 pregnant women and their children, following participants at 3 and 12 months, and then annually until they were 5 years old. Results showed that children of mothers who had more common colds and viral infections during pregnancy were at higher risk of asthma.
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Many children treated for anxiety do not achieve long term relief
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to ...
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - According to research published in JAMA Psychiatry, a significant amount of children treated for anxiety fail to achieve long term relief. Researchers studied nearly 300 individuals, aged 11-26 years, all of whom had been diagnosed with and treated for anxiety for at least three months. Participants were followed for an average of 6 years after their diagnosis. Results showed that only 47% were free of any anxiety after six years of initial treatment.
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Slow reaction time in midlife linked to risk of early death
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From London - Middle aged ...
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From London - Middle aged adults with slow reaction time are at increased risk of early death, according to a report published in PLOS ONE. Researchers studied data on over 5,000 individuals taking part in a long term study. Participants had their reaction time measured in the early 90s and were followed for 15 years. Results showed that those with slower reaction times in midlife were at 25% increased risk dying during the study period when compared to those with avg. reaction times. This increased risk remained even after accounting for risk factors such as age, sex, and lifestyle factors.
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Weight in kindergarten a predictor of childhood obesity
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - A new ...
(February 3, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - A new report conducted by researchers at Emory Rollins School of Public Health finds that a child's weight in kindergarten is a strong predictor of childhood obesity. Researchers studied data on nearly 4 million children, examining the prevalence of overweight and obese children upon entering kindergarten. Results showed that over 14% of children enter kindergarten overweight, and that these children are over 4x more likely than children of a normal weight to be obese by grade 8
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Common bacterial toxin linked to multiple sclerosis
(January 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A ...
(January 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From New York - A new report presented at the 2014 ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting finds a link between a common bacterial toxin and multiple sclerosis. Researchers studied the effects of C. perfringens--a bacterial toxin among the most common foodborne illnesses in the US--on a mouse model. Results showed that the toxin targeted brain cells specifically associated with multiple sclerosis.
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Preterm birth linked to asthma, wheeze in childhood
(January 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - According ...
(January 29, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From the Netherlands - According to research published in PLOS Medicine, preterm birth may raise risk of asthma, and wheezing disorders. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 30 studies, comprised of nearly 1.5 million children. Results showed that children born preterm were at 46% increased risk of developing asthma or wheezing disorder during childhood, while those born very preterm, or before 32 weeks gestation, were at 3x increased risk.
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Pesticide linked to Alzheimer's
(January 28, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to ...
(January 28, 2014 - Insidermedicine) From Atlanta - According to a report published in JAMA Neurology, a pesticide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers studied 86 Alzheimer's patients as well as 79 healthy controls. Using serum samples, results showed that DDE (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) levels were 4x higher in Alzheimer's patients when compared to controls.
