David Olle
Contributor
David Olle - M. Cecilia de San Juan
I have been a freelance writer since 1995, specializing in medicine, science, and nutrition topics. I have been involved in the following activities:
- Book reviewer for New York Journal of Books, specializing in books on medicine and animals.
- Salem Press- Wrote essays for six encyclopedias, including cancer, infectious diseases, complementary medicine, applied sciences, inherited disorders, and guide to careers.
- The Lancet Oncology - Reviewed the book "Vascular targeted therapies in oncology"
- Life Extension Foundation - Revised two chapters on gastrointestinal reflux disease and hypoglycemia for the book "Disease Prevention and Treatment."
- Suite 101.com - Wrote 67 articles on the topic New Cancer Treatments
- Healthgate Data Corporation - Wrote articles on diabetes and peptic ulcers for an online publication
- All Souls Church - Newsletter Editor for the West Village Voice
- American Medical Writers Association (New England Chapter) - Held various positions including President, Program Manager, and Executive Council Member
- Eastshire Communications - Maintain my website and published an email newsletter
Latest Articles
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Advances in Personalized Medicine
Personalized medicine promises to provide more effective and safe treatments of individuals based on their unique genetic profile.
Feb 15, 2010
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Lipoprotein (a) and Heart Disease
Lipoprotein (a)is an independent risk factor for heart disease. Reducing risk by measuring and reducing lipoprotein (a) has not yet been demonstrated.
Feb 11, 2010
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Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease
Inflammation has a complex relationship with Alzheimer's disease. Research is in progress to develop safe and effective vaccines against the disease.
Feb 9, 2010
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Biomarkers in Nutrition Studies
Nutrition studies involve requesting dietary questionnaires from subjects. Using valid biomarkers can improve accuracy of the studies.
Jan 27, 2010
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Leptin and Diabetes
Leptin, a hormone known mainly for controlling appetite and energy intake, has been found to play a key role in reversing diabetes.
Jan 9, 2010
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Participatory Medicine
Participatory medicine is the active involvement of patients as well as physicians and caregivers in improving health care.
Dec 30, 2009
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Bisphosphonates for Cancer Treatment
Bisphosphonates are used to treat bone disorders caused by metastatic breast cancer. Bisphosphonates can shrink tumors, and may aid in preventing breast cancer.
Dec 17, 2009
- David Olle
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The Role of MicroRNAs in Cancer
MicroRNAs regulate gene expression and are playing an emerging role in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic strategies for many cancers.
Nov 23, 2009
- David Olle
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Aleijadinho, the Great Brazilian Baroque Artist
Aleijadinho developed a distinctive form of Brazilian baroque art in the eighteenth century. His masterworks are found in the colonial cities of Minas Gerais.
Nov 5, 2009
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Cancer Screening Controversy
Screening can detect prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, but evaluations of risks versus benefits of the procedures make recommendations uncertain.
Nov 3, 2009
- David Olle
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