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ARCHIVES - 2005

Issue 163....December 2005/January 2006....14th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Disagreement over health benefit from tanning beds Natural supplement reduces diabetes-related pain B12 deficiency requires high supplement doses Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce mortality from heart disease Dietary linolenic acid may reduce atherosclerosis Further evidence that calcium may prevent colorectal cancer NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer       By William R. Ware The Gleason Score Atypical Results, Intraepithelial Prostatic Neoplasia Staging of Prostate Cancer Diagnosing Advanced Prostate Cancer Crunching the Numbers - Evaluating the Pre-Treatment Picture Summary THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 162....November 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES High homocysteine levels predict cognitive decline Vitamin D may protect against gingivitis Greater fitness reduces risk of metabolic syndrome Testosterone therapy may be linked to prostate cancer Depression and bowel problems linked to chronic cystitis Eating fish may lower inflammation in the blood vessels NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer       By William R. Ware Biopsy Technique and the Optimum Number of Cores Biopsy Pain Biopsy Complications THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 161....October 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Potassium bicarbonate helps prevent bone loss Sun exposure and lymphoma Sun exposure: Both harmful and beneficial Meditation prolongs life Periodontal disease linked to mortality in type 2 diabetes Eradicating H. pylori helps prevent stomach cancer RESEARCH REPORT: Diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer       By William R. Ware The digital rectal examination The PSA test To screen or not to screen? Advanced PSA tests Conclusion References THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 160....September 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Vitamin D deficiency in southern Florida Design of the SELECT trial Vegetarians less likely to be overweight Possible prostate cancer link to low-fat milk Second-hand smoke nearly as damaging as smoking itself Supplementary vitamin D may prevent fractures Computerized medication dispensing systems do not improve safety Nutty alternative benefits heart health NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Not So Benign Condition       Part II - Conventional and Altenative Treatment, by William R. Ware THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 159....July/August 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Breast cancer linked to depression Mediterranean diet adds years to your life PUFAs can increase cataract risk RDA for selenium may need revision Vitamin C requirement increases during pregnancy HRT increases risk and severity of stroke Kidney stone risk can be reduced through diet Daily treatment may be unnecessary for mild asthma patients NEWSBRIEFS Travellers' Thrombosis - An Update, by Maurice McKeown RESEARCH REPORT: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Not So Benign Condition       Part I - Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention, by William R. Ware References THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 158....June 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Breast cancer linked to stress Let them eat dirt! Vitamin E in heart disease and cancer prevention Review finds high intakes of vitamins E and C are safe Aspirin and cardiovascular protection in women Parents should not rely solely on sunscreen Runners need to monitor fluid intake Acupuncture may relieve pelvic pain in pregnancy NEWSBRIEFS RESEARCH REPORT: The Prostate: Small Gland - Big Problems, by Hans R. Larsen, MSc ChE THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 157....May 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Diabetes protects against prostate cancer St. John's wort as effective as paroxetine Rice bran oil may help lower cholesterol Anti-inflammatories & antioxidants limit risks of metabolic syndrome Periodontal bacteria linked to risk of cardiovascular disease All forms of vitamin E work together to prevent Alzheimer's NEWSBRIEFS BOOK REVIEW: The Unbroken Field: The Power of Intention in Healing, by Dr. Michael Greenwood FEATURE ARTICLE: Inflammation: A Double-Edged Sword - Part III, by William R. Ware THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 156....April 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Gallbladder disease risk increased by estrogen therapy Colonoscopy remains gold standard in cancer detection Vitamin C and cancer therapy Shorter work shifts imperative for interns Homocysteine level strongly related to cognitive decline Cholesterol-lowering diet can compete with drugs NEWSBRIEFS FEATURE ARTICLE: Inflammation: A Double-Edged Sword - Part II, by William R. Ware THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 155....March 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL JOURNAL SUMMARIES Polyunsaturated fatty acids don't compete over benefits Diet adherence more important than method Younger siblings protect against multiple sclerosis Refined carbohydrates increase stroke risk Dietary magnesium lowers colorectal cancer risk Risk of aluminum build-up from antiperspirants Red and processed meat linked to colorectal cancer Folate may prevent hypertension in women FEATURE ARTICLE: Inflammation: A Double-Edged Sword, by William R. Ware References THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 154....February 2005....14th Year EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR JOURNAL SUMMARIES Fruits and veggies help prevent fibrocystic breast lumps Acupuncture effective in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee Vitamin C helps prevent heart disease Green tea extract - a superior source of polyphenols Improved screening method for colon cancer A rational approach to prostate cancer treatment Age-related decline in testosterone levels Guns in the home - a dangerous situation NEWSBRIEFS THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH: Vegetarian Does Not Have To Be "All or Nothing", by Melanie Mendelson THE AFIB REPORT

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