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Heart Disease Video: Obesity Type Not as Important as Other Factors in Heart Disease Risk (March 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Where the body stores fat is less important than its effect on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetes, according to research published online ahead of print in The Lancet. Watch this Video Alzheimer's Disease Video: Stem Cells May Provide Hope in Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease (March 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Investigators have managed to coax stem cells to transform into the very brain cells that are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Watch this Video Risk of Death Remains for Years Following Hospitalization for Traumatic Injury (Video) (March 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) The risk of dying remains increased for years following hospital discharge for a traumatic injury, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this Video New Understanding Into How Taste Buds Detect Sweetness (Video) (March 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) New ways that taste buds can detect sweetness have been discovered in research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA. Here are some reasons not to overindulge in high sugar foods: •       Simple sugars are  high in calories but low in nutrients •       Sugar intake contributes to dental caries •       A high sugar diet may contribute to overweight and obesity Researchers from Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia noted that the detection of sweet taste cannot be fully explained by the actions of the one known sweetness receptor in the taste buds, called the T1r2+T1r3 sweet receptor. Watch this Video Obesity Video: Weight Discrimination May Lead to Health Problems in Obese Individuals (March 3, 2011 -  Insidermedicine) Obese individuals who feel they are being discriminated against because of their weight are more likely to have health problems than those who report no such discrimination, according to research published in Social Psychology Quarterly. Watch this Video Ibuprofen May Lower Risk of Parkinson's Disease (Video) (March 2, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Regular use of ibuprofen, a pain and inflammation-reducing drug known under several tradenames, including Advil and Motrin, has been linked with a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to research published online ahead of print in Neurology. Watch this Video Vitamin D Video: Peanut Allergy in Children Connected to Low Vitamin D Levels, Many Dialysis Patients Exposed to Too Much Radiation, Pecans Good for the Heart (February 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From New York - According to a report published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, low vitamin D levels may be connected to allergies in children. Watch this Video Fatty Liver Significantly Raises Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (Video) (February 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Having a fatty liver is associated with in increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes regardless of the presence of insulin resistance, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Watch this Video PTSD Video: Study Finds Hormone Connected to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Women (Interview with Dr. Kerry Ressler, MD, PhD, Emory University) (February 23, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A hormone known as pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide, or PACAP, has been linked with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but only in women, in research published  in Nature. Watch this Video Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Hearing Loss (Video) (February 22, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Some of the same factors that are associated with cardiovascular disease have been linked with middle-aged hearing loss in research published in the Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. Watch this Video 26 Children A Day Injured in Cribs, Playpens and Bassinets (Video) (February 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) An average of 26 young children a day are injured in incidents related to cribs, playpens, and bassinets in the U.S. alone, according to research published online ahead of print in Pediatrics. Watch this Video Prostate Cancer Video: Baldness Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk (February 16, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Male pattern baldness that develops in early adulthood is associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, according to research published in the Annals of Oncology. Watch this Video Alzheimer's Disease Video: Hearing Loss Associated with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease (Interview with Dr. Frank Lin, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University) (February 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Hearing loss has been linked with the development of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in research published in the Archives of Neurology. Watch this Video Preterm Birth Video: Tiny Particles Implicated in Preterm Birth (February 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Tiny molecules known as calcifying nanoparticles may be responsible for some cases of unexplained preterm birth, according to research presented in San Francisco yesterday at the 2011 Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Scientific Sessions. Watch this Video Component of Turmeric Reduces Stroke Damage (video)  (Feb 10, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A new drug based on an extract of the Asian spice turmeric is showing promise in animals studies for the prevention of brain damage associated with ischemic stroke, according to research presented at the 2011 American Heart Association International Stroke Conference in Los Angeles. Watch this Video Disrupted Sleep Patterns May Lead to Heart Attack, Stroke (Video) (February 9, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Getting too little or too much sleep can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. Watch this Video Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Development of Psychotic Illness (Video) (February 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Using cannabis has been linked with the development of psychotic illness at an earlier age, according to research published online ahead of print in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Watch this Video Research Identifies How Breast Cancer Spreads to Bone (Video) (February 4, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Research outlining a biological mechanism through which breast cancer spreads to bone and identifying a potential new type of treatment is published online ahead of print in Cancer Cell. Watch this Video Chemotherapy Before Surgery May Raise Risk of Death in Children With Retinoblastoma (Video) (February 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) For some children with cancer affecting the retina, giving them chemotherapy before surgery may mask the severity of the disease and thus, paradoxically, increase their chances of dying from it, according to research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Watch this Video Diet Low in Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Cause Depression (Video) (February 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Animal research suggests that a diet low in omega-3 fatty acids may produce effects on the brain that can result in a predisposition to mood problems such as depression. Watch this Video Death Rates in Michigan ICUs Drop Dramatically Due to Keystone Project (Video) (January 31, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Death rates in Michigan ICUs have dropped following the implementation of a project designed to remind hospital staff to follow guidelines for reducing the risk of bloodstream infections associated with managing central line catheters, according to research published in the British Medical Journal. Watch this Video For Students, Certain Study Habits Work Better than Others (Video) (January 27, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Practicing retrieval of information is a more effective way to promote long-term learning than elaborative study practices, according to research published in the latest issue of the journal Science. Watch this Video Listeria Linked to Heart Disease, Traffic Noise Raises Risk of Stroke, Possible Biomarker Test for Melanoma (Video) (January 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) From Chicago - According to a report published Journal of Medical Microbiology, a particular strain of listeria raises risk of heart disease. Watch this Video Stroke Patients Treated at Stroke Centers More Likely to Survive (Video) (January 25, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Stroke patients who are treated at hospitals that have undergone certification to become designated stroke centers are moderately more likely to survive their stroke than those treated at other hospitals, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this Video Smoking Can Increase The Risk Of Breast Cancer (video) (Jan 24 - Insidermedicine) Smoking can increase the risk of developing breast cancer, according to research published in the January 24 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. Watch this Video Time Spent in Front of Television or Computer Linked to Poor Conditioning (Video) (January 21, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Prolonged time in front of a computer or television screen is associated with poor conditioning in research published online in the journal Heart Asia. Watch this Video Program Successful At Improving Care at Community Intensive Care Units (Video) (January 18, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A standard, telecommunications-based education program can improve the rate at which evidence-based care practices are followed in community hospital intensive care units (ICUs), according to a study published online ahead of print in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this Video Warfarin Video: Blood Thinning Drug Increases Risk of Death Following Traumatic Injury (January 17, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Individuals taking the blood thinning drug warfarin are at increased risk of dying following a traumatic injury, according to research published online ahead of print in the Archives of Surgery. Watch this Video Walking More Helps Stave Off Diabetes (Video) (January 14, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Increasing the number of steps taken every day can help promote weight loss and metabolic health among middle aged adults, according to research published  in the British Medical Journal. Watch this Video Taking Breaks from Sitting Too Long Improves Heart Health (Video) (January 13, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Taking frequent, short breaks from sitting around can improve indices of cardiovascular and metabolic health, according to research published online on in the European Heart Journal. Watch this Video Shingles Vaccination Greatly Reduces Risk of the Disease (Video) (January 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Being vaccinated against shingles can both reduce the risk of developing the disease as well as the risk for serious complications, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this Video Clinical Recommendations Infrequently Supported by Top Evidence (Video) (January 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Only a small minority of the clinical practice recommendations put out by a prominent medical association are based on top evidence, according to research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Watch this Video Inability to Ride a Bike May Be Sign of Atypical Form of Parkinson's Disease (Video) (January 7, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Among those with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, being unable to ride a bike may be a sign of the atypical form of the disease, according to correspondence published in the The Lancet. Watch this Video Iniparib Video: New Drug Shows Promise Against Triple Negative Breast Cancer (January 11, 2011 - Insidermedicine) A new investigational drug known as iniparib is showing promise for a type of breast cancer known as “triple-negative” breast cancer, which is known to be difficult to treat in advanced stages. Watch this Video One Fifth of Patients Who Receive an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Do Not Meet Criteria For the Device (Video) (January 5, 2011 - Insidermedicine) More than one-fifth of patients who receive an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) do not meet evidence-based medical practice guideline criteria for receiving one of these devices, according to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this Video Weight In Preadolescence And Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors Later (video) (Jan 3, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Being overweight in preadolescence increases the risk of developing risk factors for cardiovascular disease in adolescence, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medical Journal. Watch this Video Forteo Video: Teriparatide May Help Treat Periodontitis (January 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Teriparatide, a drug commonly known as Forteo, which is used to treat osteoporosis may also prove useful for severe periodontitis, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Watch this Video Colorectal Cancer Video: New Method to Improving Screening (January 1, 2011 - Insidermedicine) Those who are overdue for colorectal cancer screening may be induced to be tested if they receive educational reminder messages electronically or via the mail, according to two studies published online ahead of print in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Watch this Video Recurrent Miscarriages Linked to Heart Attack (Video) (December 29, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Women who have experienced several miscarriages or stillbirths are at substantially increased risk of having a heart attack later in life, according to research published online in the journal Heart. Watch this Video Buildup of Beta Amyloid in the Brain Responsible for Alzheimer's Disease (Video) (December 27, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Direct evidence that buildup of beta-amyloid in the brain is involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease has been demonstrated in research published in the latest issue of Science Express. Watch this Video Doubling Dialysis Frequency May Reduce Risk of Death (Video) (December 24, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Doubling the frequency with which patients undergo hemodialysis, from three times to six times per week, can help reduce their risk of death, protect their hearts, and help maintain their overall physical functioning, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Watch this Video H1N1 Adjuvanted Vaccine Versus Whole Virus Vaccine (video) (Dec 22, 2010 - Insidermedicine) The H1N1 flu vaccine composed of an inactivated split-virus combined with an immune “booster” known as AS03A induces a more rapid and robust immune response than the vaccine composed of a whole virus without the booster, according to research published online first in The Lancet Infectious Disease. Watch this Video Doctor's Difficulty in Treating Chronic Pain, Causes of Depression Among Children, PTSD Diagnostic Criteria May Be Incomplete (Video) (December 21, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Indianaopolis - Research published in Pain Medicine examines the difficulty in treating chronic pain. Watch this Video Some Doctors May Be Posting Personal Information on Facebook (Video) (December 20, 2010 - Insidermedicine) Young doctors frequently use Facebook and make personal information publicly available on their profile – a practice that may compromise the doctor-patient relationship, according to research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics. Watch this Video Medulloblastoma Genome Sequenced, Stroke Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries, Consequences of Caffeine Consumption in Kids (Video) (December 16, 2010 - Insidermedicine) From Baltimore - Scientists have cracked the genome code for medulloblastoma, according to a report published in Science Express. Watch this Video