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KIDNEY DONATION VIDEO: Kidney Donation a Safe Procedure (Interview with Dr. Dorry Segev, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine)

(March 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Donating a kidney does not appear to increase the risk of dying in the years immediately following the procedure, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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WEIGHT LOSS VIDEO: Raising Junk Food Prices May Change Unhealthy Eating Habits

(March 8, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Increasing the price of junk food may make it less tempting, according to research published in the March 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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MIGRAINE VIDEO: New Electromagnetic Device Helps Migraine Patients

(March 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head may offer an alternative, non-drug treatment for migraine, according to research published online ahead of print in The Lancet Neurology.

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BREAST CANCER VIDEO: Radiotherapy Delay and Breast Cancer Recurrence (Interview with Dr. Rinaa Punglia, MD, MPH, Dana Farber Cancer Institute)

(March 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The longer women with breast cancer wait to receive radiation therapy after having surgery, the greater their risk of experiencing a recurrence, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medial Journal.

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ASPIRIN VIDEO: Standard Test for Peripheral Artery Disease Fails to Identify Who Would Benefit From Aspirin Therapy

(March 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A standard test for peripheral artery disease fails to identify those without cardiovascular disease who might benefit from aspirin therapy, according to a trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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ASPIRIN VIDEO: Obesity Risk Factors in Infancy, Weight Loss May Reverse Heart Disease, Hearing Loss and Aspirin Use

(March 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Boston - According to a report published in the journal Pediatrics, early measures should be taken to prevent childhood obesity, especially among minority children.

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PSYCHOSIS VIDEO: Cannabis Linked With Psychosis in Adolescence

(March 1, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Using cannabis in adolescence, particularly early in adolescence, is associated with an increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms, according to research published online ahead of print in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

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STROKE VIDEO: Study Compares Surgery To Stent Placement For Carotid Artery Blockages

(February 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Individuals with blockages in their carotid arteries are generally better off if they undergo surgery to remove the blockage, rather than the less invasive stent implantation, according to a randomized trial published online ahead of print in The Lancet Neurology.

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OSTEOPOROSIS VIDEO: Benefits of Lasofoxifine For Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

(February 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The investigational drug known as lasofoxifene, which belongs to a class of drugs known as selective estrogen receptor modulators, or SERMs, can reduce the risk of fracture, breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke if taken by postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

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HEALTH CARE VIDEO: Why Doctors Today Are Working Fewer Hours

(February 23, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Insight into why physicians have been working fewer and fewer hours over the past decade is provided by research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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MEDICATION VIDEO: Doctor's Response to Patient Requests For Inappropriate Medication (Interview with Dr. Debora Paterniti, PhD, University of California, Davis)

(February 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Patients are more likely to accept a "no" to a request for a specific medication if their doctor remains sympathetic to their point of view, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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HYPERTENSION VIDEO: Two Blood Pressure Pills Combined Slow Chronic Kidney Disease

(February 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Combining the two blood pressure-lowering drugs benazepril and amlodipine protects the kidneys better than combining benazepil with the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, according to research published online ahead of print in The Lancet.

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STROKE VIDEO: Salt Reduction Lowers Death Risk

(February 17, 2010 - Insidermedicine) If Americans reduce their salt intake by as little as 3 g daily, the population-wide cardiovascular health benefits would be similar to those obtained by reducing tobacco use, obesity, and cholesterol levels, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Childhood Chronic Health Conditions On the Rise (Interview with Dr. Jeanne Van Cleave, MD, MassGeneral Hospital for Children)

(February 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) An increasing number of children in the United States are suffering from chronic health problems, including obesity and asthma, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Most Canadians Live Within an Hour of Facilities that Care for Cardiovascular Emergencies

(February 12, 2010 - Insidermedicine) About two-thirds of Canadians live within a 60-minute drive of a facility capable of performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the current treatment of choice for many types of heart attack, according to research published in the latest issue of Open Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: New Study Outlines Health Consequences of Childhood Obesity

(February 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Being overweight, having high levels of sugar in the blood, and having high blood pressure during childhood are all associated with a premature risk of death from endogenous causes, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Study Identifies Key Factors Influencing Fetal Growth (Interview with Dr. Dennis Mook-Kanamori, Erasmus Medical Center)

(February 9, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Several physical characteristics of mothers as well as lifestyle habits such as smoking and use of supplements can affect growth of the fetus in early pregnancy, which in turn can influence the eventual outcome of pregnancy, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Practical Solutions for Managing Jet Lag

(February 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) As traveling across time zones has become a commonplace occurrence worldwide, the problem of jet lag is highlighted in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Simple, Inexpensive Infection Control Steps Drastically Reduce Hospital Infections (Interview with Dr. Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University)

(February 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) By simply following 5 simple steps, Michigan hospitals have been able to virtually eliminate infections related to central line catheters, according to research published in the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Supplements Recommended to Reduce Chances of Psychosis in High Risk Patients

(February 3, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Taking supplements that contain long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the rate at which high risk individuals develop psychosis, according to research published in the Archives of Psychiatry.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Bone Marrow and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantations Have Similar Outcomes For Leukemia Patients

(January 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Ten years after treatment, individuals with leukemia treated with peripheral stem cell transplantation are doing about as well as those who received a bone marrow transplant, according a long-term update of a randomized trial published online ahead of print in The Lancet Oncology.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: New, Effective, Less Toxic Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis On the Horizon (Interview with Dr. Harris Perlman, PhD, Northwestern University)

(January 28, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A new therapy that targets malfunctioning immune cells may prove to be a more effective and less toxic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, according to research published in Arthritis & Rheumatism.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Rotavirus Vaccine For Young Children Can Save Lives

(January 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Vaccinating young children against the rotavirus appears to have substantially reduced the risk of death from diarrhea among young Mexican children, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Atrial Fibrillation Patients Who Do Not Respond to Antiarrhythmic Drugs Should Be Treated With Catheter Ablation

(January 26, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Individuals suffering from atrial fibrillation that does not respond to a drug designed to treat heart rhythm disorders would likely do better with catheter ablation than with more drugs, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Exercise Beneficial for Healthy Aging

(January 25, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The benefits of engaging in regular exercise during middle age and beyond are demonstrated in several studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Quitting Smoking After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Can Prolong Life

(January 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Quitting smoking after being diagnosed with lung cancer can prolong life and reduce the risk of a cancer recurrence or the development of a new lung cancer, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: New Model Outlines Risks, Benefits and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery

(January 18, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Most obese individuals can expect to live longer following bariatric surgery, but everyone considering such a procedure must weigh multiple potential risks and benefits, according to research published in the Archives of Surgery.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Stelara Trumps Enbrel for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

(January 14, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A new drug known as Stelara appears to be more effective than Enbrel for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, according to a head-to-head comparison published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Childhood Obesity Still a Problem in US (Interview with Cynthia Ogden, PhD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

(January 13, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has held fast during the past decade, according to research published in the January 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: PET Scanning Effective at Differentiating Parkinson's Disease From Other Brain Disorders

(January 11, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Different brain diseases that cause symptoms similar to those associated with Parkinson's disease can be distinguished from one another through a type of brain scan known as positron emission tomography, or PET, according to research published online ahead of print in The Lancet Neurology.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: New Device Helps Children Lose Weight By Controlling Eating Habits (Interview with Dr. Per Sodersten, PhD, Karolinska Institutet)

(January 7, 2010 - Insidermedicine) A portable device that provides real-time feedback on how quickly food is going down during a meal helps children and adolescents control their eating and lose weight better than standard lifestyle modification therapy, according to a trial published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Identifying Nasal S. Aureus Bacteria Reduces Risk of Infections For Hospitalized Patients (Interview with Dr. Henri Verbrugh, Erasmus University)

(January 6, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Infections with a type of bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, can be diminished by identifying and treating those who carry it in their nasal passages, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Antidepressants More Beneficial For Those With Severe Depression

(January 5, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The benefits of antidepressants are greater among those with more severe depression, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Standard Measures in Children Predictive of Diabetes Risk Later in Life (Interview with Dr. Charles Glueck MD, Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati)

(January 4, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Standard measurements taken in doctors' offices, such as height, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels can help predict which school-aged children will go on to develop type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Participation in Clubs Help Teens Feel Healthy and Live Healthier Lifestyle

(December 18, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Today's research suggests it might be wise to encourage teens to join clubs, as it might be good for their health and help promote healthy habits.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Only One Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Needed in Healthy Adults

(December 17, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Healthy adults require only a single dose of H1N1 vaccine in order to be optimally protected, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Coffee, Decaf and Tea May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

(December 16, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Drinking regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, or tea may help stave off type 2 diabetes, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Radiation Exposure Associated With CT Scans (Interview with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, University of California of San Francisco)

(December 14, 2009 - Insidermedicine) The amount of radiation exposure associated with computed tomography (CT) scans as well as the increased risk of cancer associated with this exposure have been estimated in two studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: 20 mph Speed Limits Reduce Traffic Injuries and Save Lives

(December 11, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Instituting speed limits of 20 mph (32 km/h) can reduce traffic-related-injuries and save lives, especially young lives, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Research Outlines Which Breast Cancer Patients Benefit Most From Chemotherapy And How Best to Administer It

(December 10, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Giving breast cancer patients chemotherapy before hormone-suppressing therapy with tamoxifen may improve their prognosis, but only if they are at high risk for a cancer recurrence, according to research published online ahead of print in The Lancet and The Lancet Oncology.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Inhaling Pure Oxygen at Fast Rate Reduces, and Can Possibly Eliminate, Cluster Headache Pain

(December 9, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Inhaling pure oxygen at a fast rate can reduce or even eliminate the pain of cluster headaches, according to a study published in the December 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: For Women With Breast Cancer, Soy Rich Diet Reduces Risk of Recurrence and Death (Interview with Dr. Xiao Shu, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt University)

(December 8, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Women who underwent treatment for breast cancer were less likely to die or experience a recurrence of their cancer if their diet was high in soy-rich foods, according to research published in the December 9 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: OxyContin Death Risk (Interview with Dr. Irfan Dhalla, MD, ICES, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto)

(December 7, 2009 - Insidermedicine) The alarming risk of death associated with the use of prescribed narcotic drugs, particularly OxyContin, is highlighted in a study published in the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Weight Loss Beneficial For Obese Men With Sleep Apnea

(December 4, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Obese men with obstructive sleep apnea can both lose weight and improve their symptoms by going on an extremely low calorie liquid diet for a few weeks, according to research published in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Volume CT Scanning In Individuals at High Risk for Lung Cancer Improves Screening

(December 3, 2009 - Insidermedicine) A special system for screening for lung cancer among those at high risk for the condition using computed tomography (CT) has been developed by researchers whose work is published in the December 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Ecstasy Use Increases Risk of Sleep Apnea in Young, Healthy Adults

(December 2, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Repeated use of the club drug MDMA, which is known on the street as "ecstasy" increases the risk of the breathing disorder known as sleep apnea, according to research published in journal Neurology.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Over Fifty Percent of Patients In Intensive Care Units Worldwide Suffer Infections

(December 1, 2009 - Insidermedicine) More than half the patients in intensive care (ICU) units worldwide are harboring an infection, which can lengthen hospital stay and increase their risk of death, according to research published in the December 2 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Too Much Salt Dramatically Affects Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

(November 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) The amount of salt in one's diet has a direct and substantial impact on the risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal.

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INSIDERMEDICINE VIDEO: Certain Drugs Linked With Increased Risk of Falling In Elderly

(November 23, 2009 - Insidermedicine) Three distinct types of drugs that affect mental processes can increase the risk of falling when taken by adults over 60, according to research published in the latest edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine.