Insidermedicine in 60 - April 21, 2009

From Atlanta - According to the CDC, paralysis may affect more people than previously thought. Following a survey of 33,000 households, researchers estimate that 5.5 million Americans, or 2% of the population, are paralyzed or partly paralyzed. It was determined that 29% became paralyzed or partly paralyzed after a stroke, and 23% as a result of spinal cord injuries.

From New Jersey - According to research in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, fructose may be more problematic than glucose. In a study of 32 people, researchers found that participants gained a comparable amount of weight regardless of whether soft drinks were sweetened with fructose or glucose, but fructose was linked to more problems with insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and visceral adipose tissue.

And finally, from California - According to a study presented to the American Association for Cancer Research, green tea may interfere with some cancer drugs. Researchers have discovered that green tea, which is widely used as a dietary supplement, actually blocks the effects of the anticancer drug bortezomib. Physicians should let their patients taking the drug know that green tea supplements are contraindicated.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

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