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ARCHIVES - 2010

Issue 210...September 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS Alzheimer's Disease - Where Do We Stand Regarding Treatment and Prevention? Vitamin D and Autism - An Update Risk vs. Benefit for Statin Therapy Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatories- A "Can't Win" Situation Do Supplements Decrease Breast Cancer Risk? NEWSBRIEFS Cataracts and newer-generation antidepressants SSRI's, tamoxifen and breast cancer Vitamin D, Parkinson's disease and cognitive decline The adverse effects of spin Two investigative reports available on line References RESEARCH REPORT  Iodine and Cancer       By William R. Ware, Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 209...July/August 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS MRI vs. Mammography, Ultrasound, and Clinical Breast Examination Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis The Aerotoxic Syndrome Fractures, Falls, and Vitamin D in Older Women Processed Meats and Risk of CHD and Diabetes Heavy on Carbs and Hold the Fat - The Wrong Call! NEWSBRIEFS Antipsychotic Drugs for Toddlers Alcohol, Benign Breast Disease and Risk of Breast Cancer Oral Hygiene and Cardiovascular Disease References THE PROSTATE MONITOR RESEARCH REPORT  Radiation Therapy and Androgen Deprivation Part 3 - Adverse Effects of Radiation and Hormone Therapy By Hans R. Larsen MSc ChE. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 208...June 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS Less is more Low-dose naltrexone. Its use in cancer, fibromyalgia amd multiple sclerosis Crestor for the elderly The latest from JUPITER on primary cardiovascular disease prevention in women Carbohydrates and coronary heart disease NEWSBRIEFS Added sugar and cardiovascular risk markers B-vitamin therapy for patients with diabetic nephropathy Angina - which is best, invasive intervention or medication? References RESEARCH REPORT  Are Infections the cause of Atherosclerosis?       By William R. Ware, Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 207...May 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS Be prepared for a Crestor advertising blitz Lipid-lowering does not influence progression of atherosclerosis Metformin and peripheral neuropathy Does lipoprotein(a) cause heart disease? Are there natural treatments for Parkinson's disease? Fruits, vegetables and cancer prevention NEWSBRIEFS More on the mammography debate Sunshine and dark, ominous clouds Omega-3 fatty acids and macular degeneration Prevention of colorectal cancer Statins for women? Is alcohol a risk factor for type 2 diabetes? Vitamin D elevation with statins - Crestor vs. Lescol References THE PROSTATE MONITOR EDITORIAL RESEARCH REPORT Radiation Therapy and Androgen Deprivation Review of Clinical Trials and Correlations By Hans R. Larsen MSc ChE. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 206...April 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS A betrayal of trust Calcium score and coronary heart disease Angiotensin blockers and progression of atherosclerosis Do vitamin C supplements put one at risk for cataracts? The obesity paradox Glycated hemoglobin and cardiovascular risk NEWSBRIEFS Statins and HDL cholesterol Vitamin D and risk of colorectal cancer Vitamin D and non-melanoma skin cancer The bugs appear to be winning FDA attacks POM Wonderful pomegranate juice References RESEARCH REPORT  Heartburn, Acid Reflux - The Long-term Risk of Proton Pump Inhibitors       By William R. Ware, Ph.D. THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 205...March 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS Is there an optimum omega-6 to omega-3 dietary intake? Clinical vs. significant study results The new war on salt Good news for those taking angiotensin blockers NEWSBRIEFS Acetaminophen and asthma Statins and cognitive decline Last word on saturated fat and cardiovascular disease? BOOK REVIEW Fat and Cholesterol are Good for You by Uffe Ravnskov, MD PhD GB Publishing, Sweden, 2009 Reviewed by William R. Ware, PhD References THE PROSTATE MONITOR EDITORIAL Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Finasteride to prevent prostate cancer Secondary cancer after radical prostatectomy vs. radiation therapy Diet, nutraceuticals and prostate cancer prevention Is radiation therapy for prostate cancer "the way to go"? Where do we stand on intermittent androgen deprivation? False positives in a Finnish prostate cancer screening trial References THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 204...February 2010....19th Year EDITORIAL THIS MONTH's TOPICS The ongoing mammography debate Obesity - Where is the real solution? Fat, muscle, insulin resistance and diabetes Progression of coronary calcification - No therapy in sight NEWSBRIEFS Newer antipsychotic drugs for children. A cause for concern? Green tea and depression Antidepressants - effectiveness in adults Melatonin, light exposure and breast cancer BOOK REVIEW Knockout - Interviews with doctors who are curing cancer and how to prevent getting it in the first place by Suzanne Somers Crown Publishers, New York, 2009 Reviewed by William R. Ware, PhD References THE AFIB REPORT

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