2019
Lack of association between modifiable exposures and glioma risk: a Mendelian randomization analysis
Saunders CN, Cornish AJ, Kinnersley B, Law PJ, Claus EB, Il’yasova D, Schildkraut J, Barnholtz-Sloan JS, Olson SH, Bernstein JL, Lai RK, Chanock S, Rajaraman P, Johansen C, Jenkins RB, Melin BS, Wrensch MR, Sanson M, Bondy ML, Houlston RS. Lack of association between modifiable exposures and glioma risk: a Mendelian randomization analysis. Neuro-Oncology 2019, 22: 207-215. PMID: 31665421, PMCID: PMC7442418, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDensity lipoprotein cholesterolGlioma riskLipoprotein cholesterolRisk factorsHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolLow-density lipoprotein cholesterolMultiple potential risk factorsInsulin-like growth factor-1Modifiable risk factorsSystolic blood pressureBody mass indexPotential risk factorsSerum immunoglobulin E.Body fat percentageGrowth factor-1Risk of gliomaFatty acid levelsLack of associationMendelian randomisation analysisBlood pressureTotal cholesterolWaist circumferenceHemoglobin levelsInflammatory factorsMass index
2012
Dental x‐rays and risk of meningioma
Claus EB, Calvocoressi L, Bondy ML, Schildkraut JM, Wiemels JL, Wrensch M. Dental x‐rays and risk of meningioma. Cancer 2012, 118: 4530-4537. PMID: 22492363, PMCID: PMC3396782, DOI: 10.1002/cncr.26625.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of meningiomaDental X-raysModifiable risk factorsIntracranial meningiomasRisk factorsAge 20Population-based case-control studyMain outcome measuresPrimary brain tumorsCase-control studyGreater frequencyPanorex filmsTumor locationBitewing examinationOutcome measuresElevated riskBrain tumorsControl groupMeningiomasYounger ageRadiation exposureAge 10AgePatientsRisk