2002
Radiation exposure from diagnostic and therapeutic treatments and risk of breast cancer
Zheng T, Holford TR, Mayne ST, Luo J, Owens PH, Zhang B, Zhang W, Zhang Y. Radiation exposure from diagnostic and therapeutic treatments and risk of breast cancer. European Journal Of Cancer Prevention 2002, 11: 229-235. PMID: 12131656, DOI: 10.1097/00008469-200206000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerTherapeutic radiation treatmentRadiation treatmentOdds ratioTherapeutic radiationSkin problemsBreast cancer risk factorsRadiation exposureCancer risk factorsBreast cancer riskCase-control studyDiagnostic X-ray exposurePostmenopausal womenRisk factorsCancer riskHigh riskYounger ageTherapeutic treatmentCancerDiagnostic X-raysPerson interviewsTreatmentX-ray exposureRiskStructured questionnaire
2001
1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethylene and Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Breast Cancer: Combined Analysis of Five U.S. Studies
Laden F, Collman G, Iwamoto K, Alberg A, Berkowitz G, Freudenheim J, Hankinson S, Helzlsouer K, Holford T, Huang H, Moysich K, Tessari J, Wolff M, Zheng T, Hunter D. 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethylene and Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Breast Cancer: Combined Analysis of Five U.S. Studies. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2001, 93: 768-775. PMID: 11353787, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/93.10.768.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskBreast cancerCancer riskRisk factorsEffect modificationOdds ratioBreast cancer risk factorsElevated breast cancer riskAssess effect modificationBody mass indexCancer risk factorsConfidence intervalsPooled odds ratioPotential risk factorsPlasma/serum concentrationsAssociation of levelsLarge U.S. studiesRandom-effects modelCase patientsMass indexMiddle tertileFifth quintilePooled analysisControl subjectsSerum concentrations
2000
Breast Cancer Risk Associated with Congeners of Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Zheng T, Holford TR, Tessari J, Mayne ST, Owens PH, Ward B, Carter D, Boyle P, Dubrow R, Archibeque-Engle S, Zahm SH. Breast Cancer Risk Associated with Congeners of Polychlorinated Biphenyls. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 152: 50-58. PMID: 10901329, DOI: 10.1093/aje/152.1.50.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskCancer riskCovariate-adjusted odds ratioBreast Cancer Risk AssociatedCase-control studyBreast cancer casesBreast adipose tissueMean tissue levelsCancer Risk AssociatedLowest tertileThird tertileBreast diseaseOdds ratioBreast cancerCancer casesConnecticut womenAdipose tissueFurther stratificationSignificant associationStudy participantsTissue levelsNonhormonal activitiesBody levelEnvironmental exposuresSpecific PCB congenersExposure to Electromagnetic Fields from Use of Electric Blankets and Other In-Home Electrical Appliances and Breast Cancer Risk
Zheng T, Holford T, Mayne S, Owens P, Zhang B, Boyle P, Carter D, Ward B, Zhang Y, Zahm S. Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields from Use of Electric Blankets and Other In-Home Electrical Appliances and Breast Cancer Risk. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 151: 1103-1111. PMID: 10873135, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a010154.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskCancer riskOdds ratioAge frequency-matched controlsIncident breast cancer patientsElectric blanketFrequency-matched controlsAdjusted odds ratioBreast cancer patientsEstrogen receptor statusFemale breast cancerCase-control studyDuration of useReceptor statusCancer patientsNever usersBreast cancerStudy interviewersRegular useLifetime useRiskStructured questionnaireExposureTotalOxychlordane and trans-nonachlor in breast adipose tissue and risk of female breast cancer.
Zheng T, Holford T, Tessari J, Mayne S, Zahm S, Owens P, Zhang B, Ward B, Carter D, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Dubrow R, Boyle P. Oxychlordane and trans-nonachlor in breast adipose tissue and risk of female breast cancer. Journal Of Cancer Epidemiology And Prevention 2000, 5: 153-60. PMID: 11051111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdipose tissue levelsBreast cancer riskFemale breast cancerBreast adipose tissueBreast cancerRisk factorsOdds ratioAdipose tissueBenign breast disease controlsFemale breast cancer riskPrimary breast cancer patientsCovariate-adjusted odds ratioEnvironmental exposuresProgesterone receptor statusBreast cancer patientsRecent epidemiological studiesMenopausal statusReceptor statusHighest quartileEpidemiological studiesCancerMajor metaboliteRiskStructured questionnaireOverall significant impact
1999
DDE and DDT in Breast Adipose Tissue and Risk of Female Breast Cancer
Zheng T, Holford T, Mayne S, Ward B, Carter D, Ownes P, Dubrow R, Zahm S, Boyle P, Archibeque S, Tessari J. DDE and DDT in Breast Adipose Tissue and Risk of Female Breast Cancer. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1999, 150: 453-458. PMID: 10472944, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a010033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskBreast adipose tissueTissue levelsCancer riskAdipose tissueBenign breast disease controlsIncident breast cancer casesYale-New Haven HospitalBreast-related surgeryAdipose tissue levelsFemale breast cancerCase-control studyBreast cancer casesMean tissue levelsLogistic regression modelsRank sum testHighest quartileSurgical specimenDichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) exposureOdds ratioBreast cancerCancer casesDisease controlSum testMean levels
1997
Mouthwash use and dentures in relation to oral epithelial dysplasia
Morse D, Katz R, Pendrys D, Holford T, Krutchkoff D, Eisenberg E, Kosis D, Kerpel S, Freedman P, Mayne S. Mouthwash use and dentures in relation to oral epithelial dysplasia. Oral Oncology 1997, 33: 338-343. PMID: 9415333, DOI: 10.1016/s1368-8375(97)00019-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral epithelial dysplasiaMouthwash useEpithelial dysplasiaDenture useOdds ratioYears of dentureOral Pathology LaboratoryCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionCase-control pairsOED casesAppointment datePotential associationLogistic regressionTelephone interviewsExposure informationPathology laboratoryConfidence intervalsDysplasiaDenturesMouthwashRiskSmokingYearsSurgeons
1996
Smoking and drinking in relation to oral epithelial dysplasia.
Morse D, Katz R, Pendrys D, Holford T, Krutchkoff D, Eisenberg E, Kosis D, Mayne S. Smoking and drinking in relation to oral epithelial dysplasia. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 1996, 5: 769-77. PMID: 8896887.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral epithelial dysplasiaOdds ratioMouthwash useDenture statusRisk factorsEpithelial dysplasiaDrinks/weekAdjusted odds ratioImportant risk factorOral Pathology LaboratoryStandardized telephone interviewCase-control studyPotential risk factorsConditional logistic regressionLevel of smokingCurrent smokingAlcohol intakeIncident casesSmoking cessationOral cancerExcess riskHistopathological diagnosisSmokingAppointment dateLogistic regressionMaternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study
Dlugosz L, Belanger K, Hellenbrand K, Holford T, Leaderer B, Bracken M. Maternal Caffeine Consumption and Spontaneous Abortion: A Prospective Cohort Study. Epidemiology 1996, 7: 250-255. PMID: 8728437, DOI: 10.1097/00001648-199605000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous abortionCaffeine consumptionYale-New Haven HospitalMaternal caffeine consumptionProspective cohort studyCohort studyEarly pregnancyPregnant womenOdds ratioSoda drinkingElevated riskCaffeine beveragesBeverage consumptionCaffeine beverage consumptionCigarette useFirst monthPregnancySixteenth weekObserved associationsAbortionCup of teaCaffeineTeaGestationHospital
1987
Persistent pulmonary hypertension: assessment of perinatal risk factors.
Reece E, Moya F, Yazigi R, Holford T, Duncan C, Ehrenkranz R. Persistent pulmonary hypertension: assessment of perinatal risk factors. Obstetrics And Gynecology 1987, 70: 696-700. PMID: 3658275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPersistent pulmonary hypertensionPulmonary hypertensionFetal distressRisk factorsOdds ratioThird-trimester bleedingAntenatal risk factorsMothers of neonatesPerinatal risk factorsCesarean section rateLogistic regression analysisAntenatal eventsMaternal feverNonvertex presentationMaternal anemiaVaginal bleedingCesarean sectionControl patientsPulmonary diseaseSection rateRetrospective studyPrimary indicationUnknown etiologyUnivariate analysisStudy group
1985
Risk Factors for Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Its Histopathologic Components2
Berkowitz G, Kelsey J, LiVolsi V, Holford T, Merino M, Ort S, O'Connor T, White C. Risk Factors for Fibrocystic Breast Disease and Its Histopathologic Components2. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1985, 75: 43-50. PMID: 3859695, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/75.1.43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFibrocystic breast diseaseBenign breast diseaseBreast diseaseHigher socioeconomic statusOdds ratioLow Quetelet's indexSocioeconomic statusBreast cancer patientsCase-control studyEpidemiologic similaritiesCurrent smokersPostmenopausal womenPremenopausal womenEpithelial atypiaGross cystsFibrocystic diseaseCancer patientsPapillary hyperplasiaQuetelet indexBiopsy specimensRisk factorsSurgical conditionsConnecticut hospitalsLow parityBreast cancer