International Health News

International Health News
Useful, authoritative and timely summaries
of the latest research in health, nutrition and medicine.

ARCHIVES 2010

Issue 213...December 2010/January 2011....19th Year
EDITORIAL
THIS MONTH's TOPICS
Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and depression in children
Homocysteine and mild cognitive impairment and depression
Treatment of risk factors for primary prevention of chronic disease
New results on the merits of tea and coffee
National lung cancer screening trial
References

Issue 212...November 2010....19th Year
EDITORIAL
THIS MONTH's TOPICS
Metabolic management of brain cancer
Saturated fat and cardiovascular disease
Cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease- Is insulin a major player?
Lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetics
Asthma and acetaminophen use
The Avandia saga
Mammography and mortality in Norway
Magnesium and sudden cardiac death
References
RESEARCH REVIEW: Obesity, An Old Problem, A Modern Crisis
By William R. Ware, Ph.D.
THE AFIB REPORT

Issue 211...October 2010....19th Year
EDITORIAL
THIS MONTH's TOPICS
Update on Coconut Oil and Alzheimer's Disease
What Women Should Know About Stage Zero Breast Cancer (DCIS)
Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants
Maternal Intake of Diet Soft Drinks - Bad News for Babies
Seasonal Flu Shot - Is it Evidence-based?
Vitamin D vs Influenza - The Latest Studies
NEWSBRIEFS
Vitamin D and risk of infection and preterm birth
Obituary for a great medical journal Medical Hypotheses, 1973-2010 RIP
Johns Hopkins medical professor speaks out about preventable deaths
Vitamin D deficiency and risk of cognitive decline in ther elderly
Antidepressants and miscarriages
References
THE PROSTATE MONITOR
EDITORIAL
Merits of active surveillance, a.k.a watchful waiting or delayed therapy
Statin use and subsequent diagnosis of prostate cancer
Misplaced trust - Radiation therapy - Proceed at your own risk
Long-term-follow-up for recurrence after radical prostatectomy
Problems with selecting candidates for focal therapy
Is clinical stage useful in the modern era?
New therapy for hormone-resistant prostate cancer approved by FDA
References
THE AFIB REPORT

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
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?
References
BOOK REVIEW
Fat and Cholesterol are Good for You
by Uffe Ravnskov, MD PhD
GB Publishing, Sweden, 2009
Reviewed by William R. Ware, PhD
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
References
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
THE AFIB REPORT

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