FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
Includes over 800 monographs reporting on emerging studies in the medical and scientific literature of practical clinical importance, easily searched for content.
Encouraging news for prostate cancer and a better way to biopsy
After 15 years of follow-up, prostate cancer–specific mortality was low regardless whether the treatment assigned was active monitoring, surgery, or radiotherapy. Transperineal prostate biopsy is superior to transrectal.
Metastasis reduced by low carb diet plus anti-inflammatory
Two papers just published in the journal Carcinogenesis presenting evidence that a low carbohydrate/high protein diet plus anti-inflammatory agent markedly reduces cancer metastasis.
Nigella sativa, a true 'wonder medicine'?
Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, produces seeds with a mind-boggling wealth of medicinal virtues. For colleagues and others who may not be familiar with the abundance of scientific evidence for the use of Nigella sativa seed extract in clinical practice, this selection of citations serves as an introduction to its wide range of indications.
Breast cancer inhibited by pomegranate juice
Pomegranate juice inhibits the growth and migration of breast cancer cells as well as preventing prostate cancer metastasis.
Breast cancer in Marin linked to vitamin D receptor differences
The high incidence of breast cancer in Marin County, California is linked to vitamin D receptor polymorphisms ('versions').
Prostate cancer treatment can make tumor cells resistant to therapy
Prostate cancer treatment can make tumor cells more resistant to therapy by changing their genetic expression.
Dietary macronutrient composition for weight loss and weight maintenance
Dietary macronutrient composition for weight loss and weight maintenance
The advantages of intermittent versus continuous calorie restriction for long term weight loss
The advantages of intermittent versus continuous calorie restriction for long term weight loss
A middle path in the debate over PSA testing for prostate cancer
A middle path in the debate over PSA testing for prostate cancer
Prostate-specific antigen velocity not such a good indicator for prostate biopsy and cancer detection
Prostate-specific antigen velocity not such a good indicator for prostate biopsy and cancer detection
Hormone blockade therapy for prostate cancer entails risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Hormone blockade therapy for prostate cancer entails risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Metabolic syndrome accelerates prostate cancer
Metabolic syndrome accelerates prostate cancer
Higher insulin is a major risk factor for prostate cancer
Higher insulin is a major risk factor for prostate cancer
Is growth hormone a sound anti-aging therapy?
Is growth hormone a sound anti-aging therapy?