2006
Alcohol intake and ovarian cancer risk: a pooled analysis of 10 cohort studies
Genkinger JM, Hunter DJ, Spiegelman D, Anderson KE, Buring JE, Freudenheim JL, Goldbohm RA, Harnack L, Hankinson SE, Larsson SC, Leitzmann M, McCullough ML, Marshall J, Miller AB, Rodriguez C, Rohan TE, Schatzkin A, Schouten LJ, Wolk A, Zhang SM, Smith-Warner SA. Alcohol intake and ovarian cancer risk: a pooled analysis of 10 cohort studies. British Journal Of Cancer 2006, 94: 757-762. PMID: 16495916, PMCID: PMC2361197, DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6603020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOvarian cancer riskCohort studyCancer riskPooled analysisAlcohol intakeRelative riskStudy-specific relative risksCox proportional hazards modelDepletion of folateModerate alcohol intakeOral contraceptive useProspective cohort studyHormone replacement therapyBody mass indexConfidence intervalsLevels of estrogenSerous ovarian cancerProportional hazards modelRandom-effects modelOvarian casesMenopausal statusMass indexReplacement therapyFolate intakeOvarian cancer
2005
Alcohol consumption and high-density lipoprotein levels: the effect of ADH1C genotype, gender and menopausal status
Hines LM, Hunter DJ, Stampfer MJ, Spiegelman D, Chu NF, Rifai N, Hankinson SE, Rimm EB. Alcohol consumption and high-density lipoprotein levels: the effect of ADH1C genotype, gender and menopausal status. Atherosclerosis 2005, 182: 293-300. PMID: 16051248, DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2005.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-density lipoprotein levelsPostmenopausal hormonesPostmenopausal womenModerate alcohol consumptionHDL levelsOlder-aged menPremenopausal womenAlcohol consumptionADH1C genotypeLipoprotein levelsAged menCoronary heart diseaseMenopausal statusExogenous estrogenMyocardial infarctionHeart diseaseModerate drinkersOlder menFunctional polymorphismsWomenType 1CMenVaried exposureAssociationHigh levels
2003
The HRAS1 variable number of tandem repeats and risk of breast cancer.
Tamimi RM, Hankinson SE, Ding S, Gagalang V, Larson GP, Spiegelman D, Colditz GA, Krontiris TG, Hunter DJ. The HRAS1 variable number of tandem repeats and risk of breast cancer. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2003, 12: 1528-30. PMID: 14693748.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAllelesBreast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesDNA, NeoplasmFemaleGenes, rasGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenotypeHumansLogistic ModelsMiddle AgedMinisatellite RepeatsPolymerase Chain ReactionPolymorphism, GeneticProbabilityPrognosisReference ValuesRisk AssessmentSensitivity and SpecificityTandem Repeat SequencesConceptsHealth Study cohortBreast cancer casesBreast cancerCancer casesNurses' Health Study cohortIncident breast cancer casesHRAS1 VNTRHRAS1 variable numberBreast cancer riskCase-control studyGene-dose effectRare HRAS1 allelesMenopausal statusStudy cohortCancer riskOverall associationCancerHRAS1 allelesRiskRare allelesAssociationCommon allelesAllelesVariable numberCohort
2001
Types of dietary fat and breast cancer: A pooled analysis of cohort studies
Smith‐Warner S, Spiegelman D, Adami H, Beeson W, van den Brandt P, Folsom A, Fraser G, Freudenheim J, Goldbohm R, Graham S, Kushi L, Miller A, Rohan T, Speizer F, Toniolo P, Willett W, Wolk A, Zeleniuch‐Jacquotte A, Hunter D. Types of dietary fat and breast cancer: A pooled analysis of cohort studies. International Journal Of Cancer 2001, 92: 767-774. PMID: 11340585, DOI: 10.1002/1097-0215(20010601)92:5<767::aid-ijc1247>3.0.co;2-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType of fatBreast cancer riskRelative riskCancer riskIncident invasive breast cancer casesStudy-specific relative risksInvasive breast cancer casesCarbohydrate consumptionVegetable fat intakePooled relative riskBreast cancer casesEquivalent energy intakeRandom-effects modelWeak positive associationCohort studyMenopausal statusFat intakeProspective studyPooled analysisDietary fatBreast cancerCancer casesPooled databaseEnergy intakeIntake
2000
Pooled Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies on Height, Weight, and Breast Cancer Risk
van den Brandt PA, Spiegelman D, Yaun SS, Adami HO, Beeson L, Folsom AR, Fraser G, Goldbohm RA, Graham S, Kushi L, Marshall JR, Miller AB, Rohan T, Smith-Warner SA, Speizer FE, Willett WC, Wolk A, Hunter DJ. Pooled Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies on Height, Weight, and Breast Cancer Risk. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 152: 514-527. PMID: 10997541, DOI: 10.1093/aje/152.6.514.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexProspective cohort studyPostmenopausal womenRelative riskPremenopausal womenBreast cancerRisk factorsCohort studyIncident invasive breast cancer casesBreast cancer risk factorsInvasive breast cancer casesIndependent risk factorPooled relative riskPostmenopausal breast cancerCancer risk factorsBreast cancer variesBreast cancer riskBreast cancer casesMenopausal statusCancer variesMass indexAnthropometric indicesCancer casesCancer riskWeight control
1998
Plasma Sex Steroid Hormone Levels and Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Hankinson S, Willett W, Manson J, Colditz G, Hunter D, Spiegelman D, Barbieri R, Speizer F. Plasma Sex Steroid Hormone Levels and Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1998, 90: 1292-1299. PMID: 9731736, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/90.17.1292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex steroid hormone levelsHormone replacement therapyBreast cancer riskPostmenopausal womenBreast cancerSteroid hormone levelsBlood collectionEstrogen levelsReplacement therapyHormone levelsCancer riskHealth StudyPrevious hormone replacement therapyPlasma sex steroid hormone levelsPostmenopausal estrogen levelsNurses' Health StudyPlasma estrogen levelsLevels of estradiolCase-control studyPlasma androgen levelsBioavailable estradiolMenopausal statusSignificant positive associationControl subjectsLowest quartileUse of Toenail Fluoride Levels as an Indicator for the Risk of Hip and Forearm Fractures in Women
Feskanich D, Owusu W, Hunter D, Willett W, Ascherio A, Spiegelman D, Morris S, Spate V, Colditz G. Use of Toenail Fluoride Levels as an Indicator for the Risk of Hip and Forearm Fractures in Women. Epidemiology 1998, 9: 412-416. PMID: 9647905, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199807000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsForearm fracturesFluoride intakeOdds ratioHealth StudyVitamin D intakeDistal forearm fracturesNurses' Health StudyRisk of hipPostmenopausal hormone useBody mass indexLong-term intakeYear of birthD intakeMenopausal statusHip fractureHormone useHighest quartileMass indexOsteoporotic fracturesSmoking statusPrevious hipHeart diseaseSubsequent riskCaffeine intakeEpidemiologic studies
1985
Occupation-Related Risks for Colorectal Cancer
Spiegelman D, Wegman D. Occupation-Related Risks for Colorectal Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1985, 75: 813-821. PMID: 3863984, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/75.5.813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsColorectal cancerNational Occupational Hazard SurveyNutrition Examination Survey dataColon cancer riskOccupation-related risksHigh exposureMenopausal statusDietary factorsRisk factorsNational HealthPopulation data basesCancer controlFemale casesCancer riskWork exposureLogistic analysisWorkplace exposuresWork-related stressNational InstituteOccupational SafetyCancerExposureHazard SurveyRiskMales