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Insidermedicine In 60 – March 9, 2010

From Hamilton – According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, vaccinating children against the flu may prevent transmission in ones community. Researchers studied over 2300 people from different communities who were not vaccinated for the flu, randomizing nearly 1000 children to receive either an influenza vaccine or a control vaccine. They found that communities in which children received the influenza vaccine had a lower incidence of the flu. From Cincinnati – Light smokers with a specific genetic variation are at increased risk of lung cancer, according to a report published in the journal Cancer Research. Researchers studied people with varying degrees of smoke exposure, finding that even those who smoked a minimal amount of cigarettes over 20 years and who had a certain genetic variant were at a significant increased risk of lung cancer. And finally, from Washington – According to a report released by the Alzheimer’s Association, African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers estimate that African Americans are nearly 2x as likely as Caucasians to develop dementia, while Hispanics are about 1.5x more likely.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – January 20, 2010

From the UK – A new drug has shown to significantly help people with multiple sclerosis, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied over 1300 MS patients for two years, administering the drug Cladribine or a placebo. Results showed that the Cladribine group had a 55% reduced risk of relapse and 30% reduced risk of deterioration of their disease. From New York – According to another report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, even mild COPD has been shown to decrease heart functioning. Researchers studied nearly 3000 adults, finding that even mild COPD–with little or no symptoms–was linked to a decreased ability of the heart to pump blood effectively. And finally, from Italy – HPV DNA testing may be more effective at preventing cervical cancer than pap smears, according to a report published in the Lancet Oncology. Researchers studied data on 95000 women, finding that those who were tested for HPV did not develop as many cancers as those who underwent only pap smears. These results, however, apply only to women over the age of 35–as HPV testing for women under 35 would likely lead to unnecessary treatment.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – December 9, 2010

From Denmark – Low education levels may increase risk of heart failure, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. Following over 18, 000 people for up to 30 years, researchers found that those who had been educated for over 10 years had 39% reduced risk of being hospitalized for heart failure when compared to those educated less than 8 years. From Bethesda – Research published in Neuron identifies a genetic mutation associated with ALS. Researchers studied a family suffering from ALS, and found a common mutation in the VCP protein that led to their inherited disease. And finally, from Minnesota – A new report published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism examines how vitamin D levels in the elderly affect frailty. Studying over 6300 elderly women, researchers found that both lower and higher levels of vitamin D were associated with increased likelihood of frailty.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – March 12, 2012

From Seattle – Circumcision may protect against prostate cancer, according to a report published in Cancer. Researchers studied nearly 3400 men, over 1700 of whom had prostate cancer. Results showed that those who had been circumcised prior to their first sexual intercourse had a 15% redid risk of developing prostate cancer. From Colorado – Scientists have identified how to stop bladder cancer from spreading to the lungs, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers identified a protein that is produced by cancer cells, known as RhoGD12. Elevated levels of this protein reduce another protein that is responsible for cancer metastasis From Colorado – Survival rates for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are improving, according to a report published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reviewing over 15 years of data on nearly 22000 people, researchers found that ALL survival rates improved from 83.7% in 1990-1994 to 90.4% in 2000-2005

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Insidermedicine In 60 – March 24, 2010

From Spain – According to a report presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference, recurrence of breast cancer is the strongest indicator of eventual metastasis and death. Researchers studied nearly 8000 breast cancer patients for almost 11 years. They found that recurrence of breast cancer in the original area of the tumor was the strongest prognostic factor of eventual metastasis of the disease, even for women who were disease free for ten years. From Atlanta – According to a report released by the CDC, the amount of Caesarean sections performed in the US are on the rise. Researchers found that in 2007, c-sections rose to become 32% of all births–a number that represents a 71% increase from 1996. And finally, from Chicago – HIV patients are at significantly increased risk of community acquired MRSA, according to a report published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reviewing regional data over a seven year period, researchers found that HIV patients were 6x more likely than non-HIV patients to contract CA-MRSA.

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Insidermedicine In 60 – April 11, 2011

From Buffalo – Elevated vitamin D levels may lower risk of age related macular degeneration in some women, according to a report published in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Studying over 1300 women, researchers found that women younger than 75 who consumed the most amount of vitamin D through foods and supplements had a 59% reduced risk of developing early AMD. From Maryland – A new report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute examines increased cancer risk among HIV patients. Researchers found that while risk of HIV patients developing AIDS defining cancers, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, went down –the risk of developing non-AIDS defining cancers such as lung, liver and anal cancer increased. And finally, from Scotland – A specific filter put on diesel engine exhausts can greatly reduce harmful particles, according to a report published in Circulation. Laboratory tests revealed that a particle trap attached to a diesel engine exhaust was able to filter out 98% of the tiny pollutants. These finding s could significantly reduce heart and lung disease.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – May 13, 2011

From Ohio – New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences may pave the way for a blood test for lung cancer. Researchers first discovered a characteristic microRNA pattern in lung cancer samples and then used this information in a study of over 1000 smokers. Using the miRNA pattern, researchers were able discern lung cancer in 18 of 20 patients who were later diagnosed by CT scan. From Missouri – A new report published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing finds that expectant fathers could benefit from prenatal support. Studying over 130 expectant mothers and fathers, researchers found that the men had lower self-esteem during pregnancy than their female partners, possibly influencing the health of the expectant mother and child. And finally, from Sweden – Inactive children are at raised risk of heart disease later in life, according to a report published in Acta Paediatrica. Studying over 200 children, researchers found that children who were not physically active at age 9 demonstrated multiple risk factors of heart disease.

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Insidermedicine In 60 – September 1, 2009

From Barcelona – According to a report presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, heartburn drugs are safe to take at the same time as blood-thinning drugs. Researchers studied over 13000 patients, administering the anti-clotting drug Plavix along with various types of heartburn drugs. Results showed no increase in heart attack or stroke while the anti-clotting drugs still retained their clinical effectiveness. From Italy – Type 2 diabetics may find less need for medication if they go on a Mediterranean diet, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers studied two groups of Type 2 diabetics for four years–one group was on a low-fat diet while the other was on a Mediterranean diet. Those on a Mediterranean diet were at a 37% reduced risk of needing to take medication for their diabetes. And finally, from Toronto – According to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, clinical breast exams provide more false positive diagnoses of breast cancer than mammography. Researchers analyzed the screening results of nearly 300000 women aged 50-69. Some underwent both mammograms and breast examinations, while others only underwent mammogram. Results showed that women who underwent both tests were more likely to be referred for follow-up care, but were also at a 2.2% increased risk of receiving a false positive diagnoses.
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Insidermedicine in 60 – January 29, 2008

From North Carolina – Caffeine may cause the sugars of patients with diabetes to become unstable. A study of 10 patients with type 2 diabetes, none of whom were taking insulin, showed that drinking 4 cups of coffee per day resulted in an 8% increase in blood sugar. The rise was especially apparent following meals; blood sugars were elevated by 9% after breakfast, 15% after lunch, and 26% after dinner. From Copenhagen – A new study fails to detect a significant difference between 2 commonly used types of drug-eluting stents in patients with heart attack and angina. In a randomized clinical trial involving over 2000 patients, the risk of a major adverse cardiac event was approximately 10% in both the sirolimus-eluting and paclitaxel-eluting groups. No difference was detected in the development of stent thrombosis rates. And finally, from Baltimore – A new study evaluating the effect of smoking on lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis may shed light on how genetics and environmental factors combine to influence how effectively we breathe. Researchers evaluating over 800 subjects noted that secondhand smoke exposure was associated with decreased lung function for all measures of lung function studied. In addition, certain mutations in the cystic fibrosis causing gene determined the magnitude of the effect. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Allison Chow.

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Insidermedicine In 60 – October 26, 2011

From Minnesota- Research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians finds that annual chest X-rays do not reduce lung cancer death rates.Researchers studied nearly 155000 individuals, half of whom were assigned to annual chest x ray screening and the other half assigned to usual care. After 4 years, results showed that those in the x ray screening group did not have significantly lower lung cancer death rates. From Norway – Insomnia raises risk of heart attack, according to a report published in Circulation. Studying over 52000 adults, researchers found that those who had daily trouble falling asleep over a month long period had a 45% increased risk of heart attack. And finally, from Quebec – Atherosclerosis affects a large amount of young men and women, according to a report released by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Researchers examined nearly 200 young adults with no history of heart disease or any known risk factors. Results showed that a significant number of the participants had discrete signs of atherosclerosis, such as visceral fat and larger waist circumference.

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Insidermedicine 6 In 60 – March 9, 2010

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Insidermedicine In 60 – March 26, 2010

From Spain – According to a report presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference, treating breast cancer patients with beta-blockers may reduce their risk of metastasis. Researchers studied over 450 breast cancer patients, finding that those who were already taking beta-blockers to treat hypertension also had a dramatically reduced risk of recurrence and metastasis, as well as a 71% lower risk of dying from the disease. From Oxford – Scientists have identified two genes related to autism, according to a report published in the journal Molecular Autism. Studying over 650 families, researchers found that two genes associated with brain development known as LRRN3 and LRRTM3 were connected to susceptibility of autism spectrum disorders. And finally, back to Spain – According to another report presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference, HER2 levels during breast cancer therapy may be a predictor of the patients response to treatment. Researchers studied nearly 200 breast cancer patients, finding that those who had higher levels of HER2 at the onset of treatment and saw their levels decline by at least 20% were more likely to respond well to their chemotherapy.

Todays’ Headlines: Clinical Trials Influenced by Conflicts of Interest, Overeating Primary Cause of Obesity Epidemic, Americans Washing Hands More Often — 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 US 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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Insidermedicine in 60 – June 23, 2008

From the UK – The NHS will pay smokers in poor areas of a Scotland city about a week to give up cigarettes. In the trial program participants will have to pass a carbon monoxide breath test to prove they have not been smoking and will be rewarded with money credited to an electronic card which can be exchanged for fresh food and groceries, but not alcohol or cigarettes. From Israel – Those with piercings in their tongue or lip are at high risk for dental complications. In a study of 400 adults aged 18-19, researchers found that 15 to 20% of those with oral piercings were at increased risk for both tooth fractures and gum disease. The researchers also warn that the repeated trauma to the gums associated with oral piercings may eventually lead to frontal tooth loss. And finally, from Atlanta – So far this year, eight human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in the US West Nile, which may include symptoms such high fever, headaches, body aches and severe fatigue, will likely reach its peak between mid-July and mid-September. The CDC recommends that you protect yourself by using mosquito repellent, eliminating standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs, and supporting mosquito control programs in your community. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.
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In this file photo taken Aug. 3, 1998, Michael Jackson, left, and Detroit businessman Don Barden attend a casino rally in Detroit. Barden, who sold vegetables from the road as a child before making millions in casinos, cable TV and real estate, died Thursday, May 19, 2011. He was 67. Barden died from complications of lung cancer, two days after he was admitted to Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, according to Barden Companies

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Insidermedicine in 60 – February 29, 2008

From Uganda – In many developing nations, barriers to antiretroviral treatment, the mainstay of HIV treatment, include the cost of medication, long distance to see healthcare workers and low numbers of physicians. Researchers studied nearly 500 HIV patients who received home antiretroviral treatment, and found that the program lowered mortality by 90%, and lowered the chance that one of their uninfected children would die within 10 years by 80%. From Seattle – Vitamin E supplementation in smokers can raise the risk for lung cancer. In a study following over 77000 people, those who regularly smoked and took vitamin E had an 11% increased risk for developing lung cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund and the American Cancer Society now recommend eating two servings of fruit per day to help prevent cancer development. And finally, from Atlanta – According to a survey of nearly 20000 adults, only 30% reported getting enough sleep every day of the month. Sleep experts have linked chronic sleep deprivation to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke, and refer to sleep loss as an under-recognized public health issue. It is recommended that adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – January 26, 2012

From California – A new test may accurately predict risk of dying from lung cancer, according to a report published in the Lancet. Researchers used a novel molecular assay to blindly examine 433 patients with early stage lung cancer, as well as over 1000 lung cancer patients in China. They found the assay was accurate in predicting who was at low, intermediate or high risk of dying from the disease 5 years following lung cancer surgery. From Chicago – Over 40% of rheumatoid arthritis patients are physically inactive, according to a report published in Arthritis Care & Research. Studying nearly 200 RA patients, researchers found that 2 in 5 reported participating in no physical activity, while 53% said they lacked motivation for physical activity and 49% did not believe that physical activity would have any benefits. And finally, from Ohio – A new report presented at the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium finds that HPV-related cancers are more common in men than women. Studying over 5500 adult men and women, researchers found that oral HPV infections were 3x more common in men than women, and that men were 5x more likely to have an HPV 16 infection–a form of the virus that raises risk of head and neck cancer by 14x

El Camarón de la Isla (December 5, 1950, San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain July 2, 1992, Badalona, Spain) was the stage name of flamenco gypsy singer José Monje Cruz who is sometimes also credited as José Monge Cruz. His uncle José nicknamed him Camarón (Spanish for “Shrimp”) because he was blonde and fair skinned. At the age of eight he began to sing at inns and bus stops with Rancapino to earn money. At sixteen he won first prize at the Festival del Cante Jondo in Mairena de Alcor. El Camarón then went to Madrid with Miguel de los Reyes and in 1968 became a resident artist at the Tablao Torres Bermejas where he remained for twelve years. There he met Paco de Lucía with whom he recorded nine albums between 1969 and 1977. The two toured extensively together during this period. As Paco de Lucía became more occupied with solo concert commitments, El Camarón worked with one of Paco’s students, Tomatito. In 1976 at the age of 25, Camarón married Dolores Montoya, a Gypsy girl from La Línea de la Concepción whom he nicknamed “La Chispa” (The Spark). At the time La Chispa was only 16. The couple went on to have four children. Many consider El Camarón to be the single most popular and influential flamenco “cantador” (singer) of the modern period. Although his work was criticized by some traditionalists, he was one of the first to feature an electric bass in his songs. This was a turning point in the history of Flamenco music that helped distinguish Nuevo Flamenco. In 1992 José Monge …
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Insidermedicine in 60 – December 6, 2007

From New York – A US federal advisory committee has voted that Avastin should not be approved as a treatment for breast cancer. It was found that the drug’s ability to slow the progress of breast cancer did not outweigh its toxic side effects. Avastin is approved as a treatment for lung and colon cancer and is widely used off-label as a treatment for macular degeneration. From Boston – Results of a new survey show that while most doctors think incompetent colleagues should be reported, less than half actually do so. The survey of over 1500 doctors found that 46% had firsthand knowledge of medical mistakes but didn’t report them, while 45% were aware of bad behaviour by other doctors that they didn’t report. The survey also found that 10% of doctors admitted to violating patient confidentiality. And finally, from Chalk River – The shutdown of an aging nuclear reactor in Ontario has lead to a global shortage of radioactive materials used in medical tests and treatments. The reactor was shut down because an emergency power supply was not connected, violating national safety regulations. The shutdown of the reactor, which produces two-thirds of the world’s medical radioisotopes, has already cost distributor MDS Nordion million in lost sales. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Yi Ning Strube.

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Insidermedicine In 60 – October 27, 2010

From Boston – A new lung cancer drug shows considerable promise in reducing symptoms, according to a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers studied the effects of crizotinib on 82 lung cancer patients, finding that the drug reduced tumor size in 47 patients and stopped tumor growth in 27. From Japan – A new report published in Breast Cancer Research describes how green tea does not in fact protect against breast cancer. Results of a large population study found no difference in breast cancer risk between women who drank less than cup of green tea a week and those who drank over 10 per week. And finally, from Boston – Pop has been linked to diabetes and metabolic syndrome in research published in Diabetes Care. Results of a meta-anaylsis covering over 300000 people found that drinking up to two sugary drinks a day increased risk of type 2 diabetes by 26% and metabolic syndrome by 20%.
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Insidermedicine In 60 – January 28, 2010

From Italy – People who smoke are also at risk from breathing their own secondhand smoke, according to a report published in the journal Environmental Health. Researchers studied the effects of second hand smoke on newsagents, following 15 active smokers who worked in their own newsstand and thereby were exposed only to their own smoke. They found that if someone was to smoke 14 cigarettes daily, inhaling their own secondhand smoke would be equivalent to smoking an extra 2.6 cigarettes. From Australia – According to a report published in the Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, overweight adults over 70 years old actually have a reduced risk of death in a ten year period. Researchers examined over 9000 men and women, aged 70-75 at the beginning of the study, for ten years. Results showed, surprisingly, that participants who had a BMI considered overweight had a 13% lower risk of death during the study than participants considered to be of normal weight. And finally, from Seattle – According to a report published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, symptoms are largely ineffective in determining early ovarian cancer. Researchers compared over 800 patients with ovarian cancer to over 1300 healthy controls. They found that evaluating symptoms–including abdominal pain, frequent urination and bloating–would only be effective in detecting early stage ovarian cancer in about 1 in 100 women.

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Insidermedicine In 60 – January 10, 2012

From Alabama – Marijuana smoke may not be as harmful as cigarette smoke, according to a report published in JAMA. Researchers reviewed data from a 21 year study following over 5000 men and women. They found that long term cigarette smokers had significant decreases in air flow and lung volume, while occasional marijuana smokers did not suffer these same deficits. From Wisconsin – 911 dispatchers can save lives by coaching CPR to bystanders over the phone, according to new resuscitation guidelines published in Circulation. The new guidelines recommend that dispatchers can greatly increase the ‘chain of survival’ among heart attack patients by assessing whether or not an individual has suffered a cardiac arrest, and then provide hand-only CPR coaching to callers. And finally, from Pittsburgh – A novel drug combination may help prevent lung cancer, according to a study presented at the Molecular Origins of Lung Cancer: Biology, Therapy and Personalized Medicine conference. Researchers found that a combination of estrogen targeting drugs was able reduce lung cancer tumours in a mouse model with precancerous cells

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Insidermedicine In 60 – July 13, 2011

From Philadelphia – A new report published in the New England Journal of Medicine identifies a new approach to treating early stage prostate cancer. Studying nearly 2000 men with low-intermediate risk prostate cancer for over 9 years, researchers found that treatment with short term hormone therapy in combination with radiation therapy raised 10 year survival rate from 57% to 62%. From New York – An ultrasound of the heart may help predict heart attack risk in HIV patients, according to a report published in Circulation:Cardiovascular Imaging. Studying over 300 HIV patients, researchers found that risk of heart attack was strongly connected to abnormal findings on a stress echocardiography test. And finally, from the Netherlands – The H1N1 vaccine is not associated with Guillan-Barre syndrome, according to a report published in the British Medical Journal. European researchers examined 104 cases of Guillan-Barre syndrome during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. After adjusting for risk factors, researchers found no association between vaccination and the syndrome.

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