Cures Vs. Profits: Successes In Translational Research Reprint Edition

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Did you ever wonder whether doctors want cures, or just treatments?
Did you know ...

Grapefruit can interact with over 100 drugs, but it may be useful for reducing blood pressure and for weight loss?

ADHD over diagnosis is now recognized widely as a fact, and there are existing -- and new ways -- to avoid a misdiagnosis?

Studies have been conducted demonstrating the utility of Omega 3 fatty acids, meditation, yoga, and melatonin for some important symptoms of ADHD, including executive functions?

Vaccines have saved millions of lives in the last decade? But are the safe?

Breast cancer rates are declining in the US, but have been steadily increasing in Japan?

Doctors are getting better at predicting which chemotherapy will, and will not work, on certain cancers?

There are vaccines against cancer?

This book reviews recent key, hard-won successes and findings from recent biomedical research. Written by one of the most ardent defenders of the public trust in science, it provides an accessible, detailed look at successes in translational biomedical and clinical research. The author provides an optimistic, forward-looking view for the possibility of change for the public good, cutting through the controversy and gets to very core of each topic. The public can be optimistic about the future of medicine, but only if they learn the facts of these advances, and learn what their doctors should be expected to know.
Highly referenced, and filled with interviews from experts and people directly involved in the research behind the new facts in each chapter, this book is a rich source of information on advances in biomedicine that you will want to share with your family & friends.
Readership: Lay public, scientists, doctors, politicians, policy makers, public health workers, health care worker, investors.

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"Presents in an enjoyable and readable way most of the recent advances in clinical medicine, offering a very objective and neutral approach, leaving the readers to formulate their personal opinion" -Structural Biology

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This book was written with hope and optimism for the best from biomedicine and biomedical research. While the rest of the book is a work that I'm very proud to share, performing the research for the chapter on vaccines changed my life.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wspc; Reprint edition (March 28, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9814730149
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9814730143
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.85 x 9 inches

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Timothy D. Lundeen

Innovative and Extremely Useful

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2016

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An innovative and creative look at how the biomedical research/treatment system works, and how it could be improved. Lyons-Weiler is extremely well-read on the science and policies, and as a researcher himself has seen success and failure first-hand.

The book is extremely helpful for anyone working on specific issues: cancer treatment, IBS/Crohn's/gut issues, and ADD/ADHD.

For cancer, there is information on evaluating different chemotherapy protocols for effectiveness, understanding and using genetic markers of the cancer, the synergy and potency of using multiple concurrent drugs versus single substances, and the possibility of turning on your immune system to clear cancer as illustrated by Coley’s toxins. For cancer, I’d also suggest Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer .

Fecal transplants have been shown to be extremely effective for numerous gut/inflammatory condition, excellent section.

For ADHD, a compelling discussion of how this is over-diagnosed, and the dangers of using prescription medications to treat. I’d also suggest Dyslogic Syndrome: Why Millions of Kids are 'Hyper', Attention-Disordered, Learning Disabled, Depressed, Aggressive, Defiant, or Violent--and What We Can Do About It .

For vaccination decisions, his blog is more current than the book, definitely read his online posts (google "James Lyons-Weiler blog vaccines”). For vaccine decisions, I’d also suggest Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History .

A major take-away for me is the weaknesses of randomized control trials, as required by the FDA. Because RCTs don't use information about before/after results for each participant, they lose power, which can result in effective protocols appearing to be no better than placebo. His suggestions for improving the evaluation process are important, and need to be heard.

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Blore

Not for regular people

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019

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This book has very useful & unbiased information. Don't fall for naysayers accusing the author of being "antivax" or a quack. On the contrary, this book is pretty neutral. I bought it about 2 or 3 years ago. It's hard to read though. I wish I knew before I bought it. Too technical. Reason why I gave 3 only 3 stars.

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Elisa

Unique window into medicine. Chapters cover adhd, cancer, vaccinations, robotic surgery, alzheimer's, future of research & more.

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2016

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Every once in a while a book comes along that tells it like it is. "Cures vs. Profits" does that - and provides a great service to both professional and laypeople. In this work, Dr. Lyons-Weiler edges society closer toward "the conversation" that is so desperately needed. This book provides one of the most balanced treatments of some very challenging issues - all the while challenging us all to do better. Rather than focus on a singular issue, "Cures" includes chapter after chapter of thoughtful, insightful analysis of ethical issues in both biomedical research and biomedicine. This is a must-read for medical students and anyone doing biomedical research, and also for patients who will learn how and why and when they should participate in research studies. I was surprised at the smooth flow of topics, given their diversity - only to find that the book culminates in a review of "characteristics" of the good guys and the bad guys in biomedicine and biomedical research. I was dismayed by the news of potential fraud in vaccine safety research fraud at the CDC, and the other whistle blower controversies. Overall a great read -this author has range!

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macfawlty

2nd best book by James Lyons Weiler, but most excellent

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017

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This recent book by James Lyons Weiler provides an excellent background for many diseases we face today along with opportunities for advancement of functional/personalized medicine. Highly recommend his newest 'Genetic & Environmental Causes of Autism', which has application in nearly all autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Suzy Lee

Are cures possible when money is motive?

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016

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The medical establishment is losing direction as need for profit steers them further away from "do no harm." James Lyons-Weiler points out ways to get them back on track and truly help their patients.

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S.E.D.

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016

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Outstanding read. Lyons-Weiler lays out a detailed, scientifically literate yet fully accessible analysis of how the scientific method has failed in medical research and why.

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Calilo

If you want the straight scoop from a passionate scientist ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016

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If you want the straight scoop from a passionate scientist who has not been bought off this is a Must Read!!!!

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The author is obviously a fine thinker with much bottom line common sense

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2016

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Cures vs. Profits will make you think, as well as inform you. The author is obviously a fine thinker with much bottom line common sense. Well worth reading!

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