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June 01, 1998; Volume 65,Issue 6

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Wilke, William S.
1. You have access
  Kuru and mad cow disease: Understanding the prion theory
  G. Richard Olds, MD
  
  Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 1998, 65 (6) 291-296;
  
  With the recent controversy in England over mad cow disease, there is a growing understanding that prions are not just a medical curiosity, but a grave public health threat. With an illustration explaining how proteins can mutate and become infectious.
2. You have access
  Cardiovascular disease myths and facts
  Jan L. Breslow, MD
  
  Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine June 1998, 65 (6) 286-287;
  
  Physicians need to overcome the myths that cardiovascular disease is going away and is a good way to die, as these myths are undermining research and prevention efforts.