Publications

Dr Brad McEwen PhD has numerous original research and review articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Peer-reviewed Publications:

McEwen BJ. Health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages. J ATMS 2024; 30(1): 20-23.

McEwen BJ. Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone-7): The Vital Nutrient For The Prevention And Management Of Chronic Disease. JACNEM 2024; 43(1):8-21.

McEwen BJ and Martin T. The importance of Nutritional and Lifestyle Medicine in Mental Health and Wellbeing: A focus on depression. J ATMS 2023; 29(4): 188-195.

McEwen BJ and Martin T. Chronic fatigue syndrome: The potential of nutritional medicine. J ATMS 2023; 29(3): 124-131.

McEwen BJ. An apple a day: The health benefits of apples and apple cider vinegar. J ATMS. 2023; 29(2); 81-85.

McEwen BJ. The role of folate in health: a snapshot. J ATMS. 2023; 29(1): 24-28.

McEwen BJ. Music and Health. J ATMS. 2022; 28(4): 207-209.

McEwen BJ. An Holistic approach to the post-viral syndrome of long-COVID. J ATMS. 2022; 28(3): 138-141.

McEwen BJ. The Clinical Utility of Minerals: A snapshot. Part 2. J ATMS. 2022 28(2): 81-84.

McEwen BJ. The Clinical Utility of Minerals: A snapshot. Part 1. J ATMS. 2022 28(1): 14-16.

McEwen BJ. Vitalism and Vitamedicine. J ATMS. 2021; 27(4): 200-207.

McEwen BJ. Magnesium: The multipurpose mineral. J ATMS. 2021; 27(3):140-141.

McEwen BJ. Resilience, strength and unity: Working together for a brighter future in these pandemic times. J ATMS. 2021; 27(2):78-83.

McEwen BJ. Vitamin D in the management of endometriosis. J ATMS. 2021; 27(1):24-26.

McEwen BJ. Meditation in the management of endometriosis. J ATMS. 2021; 27(1): 22-23.

McEwen BJ. Magnesium in the management of endometriosis. J ATMS. 2021; 27(1): 18-21.

McEwen BJ. Vitality, Vital Force and Natural Medicine. J ATMS. 2020; 26(4): 206-11.

McEwen BJ. The Clinical Utility of the B Vitamins: A Snapshot. J ATMS. 2020; 26(3): 138-41.

Leech B, McEwen BJ, Sekyere EO. Diet, Digestive Health, and Autoimmunity: The Foundations to an Autoimmune Disease Food Pyramid—Part 2. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2020; 26(4): 158-167.

McEwen BJ. Building Resilience during times of crisis: The naturopathic perspective. J ATMS. 2020; 26(2): 74-81.

Leech B, McEwen BJ, Sekyere EO. Diet, Digestive Health, and Autoimmunity: The Foundations to an Autoimmune Disease Food Pyramid—Part 1. Alternative and Complementary Therapies. 2020; 26(3): 112-118.

Cloud AME, Vilcins D, McEwen BJ. The effect of hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) on blood pressure: A systematic review. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2020; 7(3):167-75.

McEwen BJ. Sage advice for cognitive improvement. J ATMS. 2020; 26(1): 6

McEwen BJ. Vitamin E Tocotrienols: The next generation antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient. J ATMS. 2019;25(4): 204

Fenasse R, McEwen BJ. Impact of the oral contraceptive pill on health and nutritional status. J ATMS. 2019; 25(4): 197

McEwen BJ, Fenasse R. Probiotics and Depression: the link between the microbiome-gut-brain axis and digestive and mental health. J ATMS. 2019; 25(3): 127-132.

Carroll J, McEwen BJ. The health benefits of glucosinolates, indole-3-carbinol, and sulforaphane from broccoli: brief report. J ATMS. 2019; 25(3): 142-144.

McEwen BJ, Bingham M. Vegan diet and chronic disease: a brief report. J ATMS, 2019 25(2): 77-79.

McEwen B. Comment on “Investigation of Possible Herb − Drug Interactions for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases”. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2019 45(05): 552-553. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31195418)

Fenasse R, McEwen B. The Ketogenic diet: a brief report. J ATMS. 2019 25(1) 23-24.

Hartmann G, McEwen B. Insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)- Part 2. Diet and Nutritional Medicine. J ATMS. 2019 25 (1) 18-22.

McEwen BJ. Should we be going nuts for good health? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2018 Dec; 5(3): 128-130. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212958818300478)

McEwen B, Hartmann G. Insulin resistance and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Part 1. The impact of insulin resistance. J ATMS. 2018; 24(4): 214-19.

Hartmann G, McEwen B. The potential of herbal medicine in the management of endometriosis. J ATMS. 2018; 24(3): 146-154.

McEwen BJ. Sugar and cardiometabolic disease: Should we be quitting sugar? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2018 Aug; 5(2): 82-84. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212958818300533)

McEwen BJ. The cardiometabolic benefits of chocolate: can chocolate be the elusive elixir to optimum health? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2018 Aug; 5(2): 80-81. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212958817301556)

McEwen B. The impact of diet on cardiometabolic syndrome, J ATMS, 2018; 24(2): 72-77.

McEwen BJ. The Palaeolithic diet and cardiometabolic syndrome: Can an ancient diet be the way of the future? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2018 Apr; 5(1): 38-40.  (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958818300144)

McEwen BJ. Can omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids improve metabolic profile in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2017;4(2):82-83. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958817301179)

McEwen BJ. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR): Mythology or polymorphism(ology)? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2016;3(3):79-81. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958817300058)

McEwen BJ. Can methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms increase the risk of chronic disease, such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Advances in Integrative Medicine. 2016;3(3):109-111. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212958817300125)

McEwen BJ. Comment on “Danshen and the Cardiovascular System: New Advances for an Old Remedy”. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2016 Apr;42(3):323-4. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26951503)

McEwen BJ. The influence of herbal medicine on platelet function and coagulation: a narrative review. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2015 Apr;41(3):300-14. (IF: 4.524) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25839871)

McEwen BJ, Morel-Kopp MC, Tofler GH, Ward CM. The effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on fibrin and thrombin generation in healthy subjects and subjects with cardiovascular disease. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2015 Apr;41(3):315-22. (IF: 4.524) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25703517)

McEwen BJ. The influence of diet and nutrients on platelet function. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2014 Mar; 40(2):214-26. (IF: 4.524) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24497119)

McEwen BJ, Morel-Kopp MC, Chen W, Tofler GH, Ward CM. Effects of Omega-3 PUFA on Platelet Function in Healthy Subjects and Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease. Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2013 Feb; 39(1):025-032. (IF: 4.524) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23329646)

McEwen BJ, Phillips CL, Morel-Kopp MC, Yee BJ, Sullivan DR, Ward CM, Tofler GH, Grunstein R. Diurnal changes and levels of fibrin generation are not altered by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). A randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study. Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2012 Sep 27; 108(4):701-9. (IF: 5.044) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22918526)

Phillips CL, McEwen BJ, Morel-Kopp MC, Yee BJ, Sullivan DR, Ward CM, Tofler GH, Grunstein RR. Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Coagulability in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study. Thorax, 2012; 67(7): 639-644. (IF: 6.525) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22334531)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp MC, Tofler GH, Ward CM. Effect of Omega-3 fish oil on Cardiovascular risk in Diabetes. Diabetes Educator, 2010 Jul-Aug; 36(4):565-84. (IF: 1.873) (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20534874)

Published Meeting Abstracts:

Gardiner E, Tan CW, McEwen BJ, Arthur JFJ, Morel-Kopp MC, Ward CM, Andrews RK, The effect of omega-3 supplementation on platelet GPVI levels, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2013:11(S2); 633. (IF: 5.55).

McEwen B, Phillips C, Morel-Kopp, M-C, Yee B, Sullivan D, Ward C, Grunstein R and Tofler G, Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on coagulation parameters in obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomised, placebo-controlled crossover study, Journal of Sleep Research, 2011:20 (S1):22-3. (IF: 3.361)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp M-C, Chen W, Tofler GH and Ward CM, Effect of low dose omega-3 on fibrin, thrombin and coagulation, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2011:9 (S2); 356-7. (IF: 5.439)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp M-C, Chen W, Tofler GH and Ward CM, Effect of low dose omega-3 (N-3) on platelet function, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2011:9 (S2); 345. (IF: 5.439)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp M-C, Phillips C, Sullivan D, Ward CM, Grunstein R and Tofler GH, Circadian changes in thrombotic potential in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2011:9 (S2); 841. (IF: 5.439)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp MC, Chen W, Tofler GH, Ward CM. Effects of Omega-3 on Platelet Function and Coagulation. International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, 2010: 32(S1) 609. (IF: 1.304)

McEwen B, Morel-Kopp MC, Chen W, Tofler GH, Ward CM. Effect of a Single Indian Meal on Platelet Function and Coagulation. International Journal of Laboratory Hematology, 2010: 32(S1) 608-9. (IF: 1.304)

Morel-Kopp MC, McEwen B, Chen Q, Ward CM. Long term effect of tomato juice and fish oil on platelet function and thrombus formation. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 2009; Volume 7, Supplement 2: Abstract PP-MO-411. (IF: 6.069)

Other

McEwen BJ. The importance of minerals for cognitive development in children. FX Medicine, June 2018 (https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/importance-minerals-cognitive-development-children)