2020
Erythrocyte membrane fatty acids and breast cancer risk by tumor tissue expression of immuno-inflammatory markers and fatty acid synthase: a nested case-control study
McGee EE, Kim CH, Wang M, Spiegelman D, Stover DG, Heng YJ, Collins LC, Baker GM, Farvid MS, Schedin P, Jindal S, Tamimi RM, Eliassen AH. Erythrocyte membrane fatty acids and breast cancer risk by tumor tissue expression of immuno-inflammatory markers and fatty acid synthase: a nested case-control study. Breast Cancer Research 2020, 22: 78. PMID: 32698885, PMCID: PMC7374956, DOI: 10.1186/s13058-020-01316-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskImmuno-inflammatory markersErythrocyte membrane fatty acidsCase-control studyTumor tissue expressionFatty acid synthaseCancer riskTrans fatty acidsExpression subtypesOdds ratioSpecific fatty acidsLogistic regressionHealth Study IITumor tissue blocksMembrane fatty acidsFatty acidsUnconditional logistic regressionConfidence intervalsTissue expressionT cell functionPolytomous logistic regressionAcid synthaseTumor CD4Potential confoundersTumor expression
2018
Phthalate Metabolites and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk
Reeves K, Diaz S, Hankinson, Bigelow C, Zoeller, Manson J, Spiegelman D, Tinker L. Phthalate Metabolites and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2018, 27: 355-355. DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-18-0052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBreast cancer riskPhthalate metabolitesCancer riskWomen’s Health Initiative prospective cohortMultivariable conditional logistic regression analysisConditional logistic regression analysisHuman breast cancer riskIndividual phthalate metabolitesBody mass indexMono-2-ethylhexyl phthalateAnimal model evidenceCase-control studyHuman breast milkLogistic regression analysisRace/ethnicityProspective cohortSmoking statusEnrollment dateMass indexBreast milkProspective dataRisk ratioStudy groupMonoethyl phthalateResults Overall
2005
Temporal Relationship Between Elevation of Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Titers and Initial Onset of Neurological Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis
Levin LI, Munger KL, Rubertone MV, Peck CA, Lennette ET, Spiegelman D, Ascherio A. Temporal Relationship Between Elevation of Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Titers and Initial Onset of Neurological Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis. JAMA 2005, 293: 2496-2500. PMID: 15914750, DOI: 10.1001/jama.293.20.2496.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral capsid antigenEpstein-Barr virusMultiple sclerosisAntibody titersEBNA complexRelative riskDevelopment of MSEBV viral capsid antigenEpstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody titersRisk of MSOnset of MSOnset of symptomsVirus antibody titersSerum antibody titersCase-control studyDefense Serum RepositoryAge 25 yearsBlood sample collectionUS military personnelTemporal relationshipCase-control setsRace/ethnicityAge-dependent relationshipEBV infectionCytomegalovirus antibodiesPlasma Carotenoids, Retinol, and Tocopherols and Risk of Breast Cancer
Tamimi RM, Hankinson SE, Campos H, Spiegelman D, Zhang S, Colditz GA, Willett WC, Hunter DJ. Plasma Carotenoids, Retinol, and Tocopherols and Risk of Breast Cancer. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2005, 161: 153-160. PMID: 15632265, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwi030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLutein/zeaxanthinBreast cancerHealth StudyPlasma carotenoidsNurses' Health StudyBreast cancer riskCase-control studyBreast cancer etiologyNodal metastasisHighest quintileInvasive cancerLowest quintileBlood drawInverse associationCancer riskAlpha-tocopherolCancerCancer etiologyGamma-tocopherolWomenRetinolQuintileRiskRole of carotenoidsAssociation
2004
Physical activity and risk of coronary heart disease in India
Rastogi T, Vaz M, Spiegelman D, Reddy KS, Bharathi A, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Ascherio A. Physical activity and risk of coronary heart disease in India. International Journal Of Epidemiology 2004, 33: 759-767. PMID: 15044412, DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyh042.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeisure-time exerciseCHD riskRisk factorsPhysical activityPhysical exerciseSedentary activitiesHospital-based case-control studyCoronary heart disease riskDisease riskHeart disease riskCoronary heart diseaseAcute myocardial infarctionRisk of CHDSex-adjusted analysesCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionPhysical inactivity levelsMultivariate adjustmentBrisk walkingMyocardial infarctionHeart diseaseRelative riskSedentary lifestyleElevated riskMultivariate analysisManganese Superoxide Dismutase Polymorphism, Plasma Antioxidants, Cigarette Smoking, and Risk of Breast Cancer
Tamimi RM, Hankinson SE, Spiegelman D, Colditz GA, Hunter DJ. Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Polymorphism, Plasma Antioxidants, Cigarette Smoking, and Risk of Breast Cancer. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2004, 13: 989-996. PMID: 15184255, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.989.13.6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskHealth Study cohortBreast cancerAla alleleCancer riskCurrent smokersCigarette smokingNurses' Health Study cohortManganese superoxide dismutase polymorphismIndependent risk factorPostmenopausal hormone useCase-control studyVal/ValHormone useStudy cohortIncident casesRisk factorsPlasma antioxidantsDismutase polymorphismAlcohol consumptionVal alleleBlood collectionCancerAntioxidant levelsOxidative stressDiet and risk of ischemic heart disease in India
Rastogi T, Reddy KS, Vaz M, Spiegelman D, Prabhakaran D, Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Ascherio A. Diet and risk of ischemic heart disease in India. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2004, 79: 582-592. PMID: 15051601, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/79.4.582.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemic heart diseaseServings/wkIHD riskLower riskHeart diseaseInverse associationHospital-based case-control studyDose-dependent inverse associationLong-term dietary intakeFood frequency questionnaireAcute myocardial infarctionCase-control studyConditional logistic regressionPredictors of riskLower relative riskAlpha-linolenic acidBasis of ageMustard oilGreen leafy vegetablesMyocardial infarctionVegetable intakeLeading causeDietary intakeCereal intakeRelative risk
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 numberCohortA prospective study of XRCC1 haplotypes and their interaction with plasma carotenoids on breast cancer risk.
Han J, Hankinson SE, De Vivo I, Spiegelman D, Tamimi RM, Mohrenweiser HW, Colditz GA, Hunter DJ. A prospective study of XRCC1 haplotypes and their interaction with plasma carotenoids on breast cancer risk. Cancer Research 2003, 63: 8536-41. PMID: 14679022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskBeta-carotene levelsCancer riskInverse associationHealth StudyXRCC1 geneNurses' Health StudyMultivariate odds ratiosCase-control studyPotential protective effectPresent study populationHaplotype-tagging single nucleotide polymorphismsXRCC1 haplotypesCigarette smokingProspective studyCaucasian womenEffect modificationOdds ratioBreast cancerProtective effectStudy populationOxidative DNA damageBreast carcinogenesisGene-environment interactionsPlasma carotenoidsHigh-fiber diet in HIV-positive men is associated with lower risk of developing fat deposition
Hendricks KM, Dong KR, Tang AM, Ding B, Spiegelman D, Woods MN, Wanke CA. High-fiber diet in HIV-positive men is associated with lower risk of developing fat deposition. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 2003, 78: 790-795. PMID: 14522738, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/78.4.790.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-positive patientsFat depositionFood recordsDietary fiberHealthy Living cohortPast dietary intakeHIV-positive menCase-control studyOverall energy intakeWilcoxon rank sum testHigh-fiber dietRank sum testLiving cohortCurrent smokersDietary intakeResistance trainingLower riskEnergy intakePatientsUnhealthy behaviorsHealthy lifestyleHIVDietary componentsGreater intakeHigh-quality dietPremenopausal Fat Intake and Risk of Breast Cancer
Cho E, Spiegelman D, Hunter DJ, Chen WY, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Willett WC. Premenopausal Fat Intake and Risk of Breast Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 2003, 95: 1079-1085. PMID: 12865454, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/95.14.1079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer riskDietary fat intakeHigh-fat dairy foodsHealth Study IIFat intakeBreast cancerCancer riskRelative riskPremenopausal womenIncident invasive breast cancerNurses' Health Study IIElevated breast cancer riskRed meatMultivariable relative risksAnimal fat intakeFood frequency questionnaireInvasive breast cancerConfidence intervalsCase-control studyDairy foodsPremenopausal yearsPostmenopausal womenProspective studyHighest quintileLowest quintileMultiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus
Levin LI, Munger KL, Rubertone MV, Peck CA, Lennette ET, Spiegelman D, Ascherio A. Multiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus. JAMA 2003, 289: 1533-1536. PMID: 12672770, DOI: 10.1001/jama.289.12.1533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral capsid antigenEpstein-Barr virusRisk of MSMultiple sclerosisRelative riskDevelopment of MSEBV viral capsid antigenOnset of MSCase-control studyDefense Serum RepositoryBlood sample collectionUS military personnelRace/ethnicityEBNA complexEBV antibodiesEBV infectionCytomegalovirus antibodiesSerum levelsCapsid antigenEarly antigenMS onsetAntibody titersIgG antibodiesPermanent disabilitySerum RepositoryAdipose Tissue α-Linolenic Acid and Nonfatal Acute Myocardial Infarction in Costa Rica
Baylin A, Kabagambe EK, Ascherio A, Spiegelman D, Campos H. Adipose Tissue α-Linolenic Acid and Nonfatal Acute Myocardial Infarction in Costa Rica. Circulation 2003, 107: 1586-1591. PMID: 12668490, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000058165.81208.c6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonfatal acute myocardial infarctionAcute myocardial infarctionAdipose tissue alpha-linolenic acidAlpha-linolenic acidMyocardial infarctionCardiovascular diseaseFirst nonfatal acute myocardial infarctionMultivariate conditional logistic regression modelPopulation-based case-control studyConditional logistic regression modelsTissue linoleic acidMI risk factorsPopulation control subjectsCase-control studyAdipose tissue samplesArea of residenceLogistic regression modelsTrans fatty acidsΑ-Linolenic AcidCase patientsFatty acidsControl subjectsLowest quintileInverse associationRisk factors
2002
The androgen receptor CAG repeat polymorphism and risk of breast cancer in the Nurses' Health Study.
Haiman CA, Brown M, Hankinson SE, Spiegelman D, Colditz GA, Willett WC, Kantoff PW, Hunter DJ. The androgen receptor CAG repeat polymorphism and risk of breast cancer in the Nurses' Health Study. Cancer Research 2002, 62: 1045-9. PMID: 11861380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFirst-degree family historyBreast cancer riskHealth Study cohortAndrogen receptorBreast cancerCancer riskFamily historyAR genotypeCaucasian womenHormone levelsHealth StudyNurses' Health Study cohortBreast cancer risk factorsEndogenous steroid hormone levelsNurses' Health StudyCancer risk factorsPostmenopausal Caucasian womenCase-control studyAndrogen receptor genotypeAndrogen receptor CAGAndrogen receptor allelesSteroid hormone levelsShort alleleLong alleleSignificant positive association
2001
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Study
Ascherio A, Munger KL, Lennette ET, Spiegelman D, Hernán MA, Olek MJ, Hankinson SE, Hunter DJ. Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Study. JAMA 2001, 286: 3083-3088. PMID: 11754673, DOI: 10.1001/jama.286.24.3083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEpstein-Barr virusViral capsid antigenCases of MSGeometric mean titersHealth Study IIMultiple sclerosisSerum antibody titersRelative riskAntibody titersDisease onsetEBNA-2Health StudyRole of EBVNurses' Health Study IIEBV viral capsid antigenEpstein-Barr virus antibodiesEtiology of MSOccurrence of MSHealthy age-matched controlsNurses' Health StudyCorresponding relative risksCase-control studyAge-matched controlsCMV antigensEBV antibodiesHIV-1 LTR Subtype and Perinatal Transmission
Blackard J, Renjifo B, Fawzi W, Hertzmark E, Msamanga G, Mwakagile D, Hunter D, Spiegelman D, Sharghi N, Kagoma C, Essex M. HIV-1 LTR Subtype and Perinatal Transmission. Virology 2001, 287: 261-265. PMID: 11531404, DOI: 10.1006/viro.2001.1059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDo HIV Type 1 RNA Levels Provide Additional Prognostic Value to CD4+ T Lymphocyte Counts in Patients with Advanced HIV Type 1 Infection?
Arduino J, Fischl M, Stanley K, Collier A, Spiegelman D. Do HIV Type 1 RNA Levels Provide Additional Prognostic Value to CD4+ T Lymphocyte Counts in Patients with Advanced HIV Type 1 Infection? AIDS Research And Human Retroviruses 2001, 17: 1099-1105. PMID: 11522179, DOI: 10.1089/088922201316912709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-1 RNA levelsHIV-1 disease progressionBaseline HIV-1 RNA levelsT-lymphocyte countsT lymphocytesDisease progressionLymphocyte countRNA levelsCells/Prognostic informationHigh baseline HIV-1 RNA levelsHIV type 1 RNA levelsPlasma HIV-1 RNA levelsSubsequent HIV-1 disease progressionAdvanced HIV-1 diseaseHIV Type 1 InfectionConditional logistic regression analysisDisease progression independentHIV-1 diseaseAdditional prognostic informationAdditional prognostic valueType 1 infectionCase-control studyLogistic regression analysisClinical statusIntakes of carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E and MS risk among two large cohorts of women
Zhang SM, Hernán MA, Olek MJ, Spiegelman D, Willett WC, Ascherio A. Intakes of carotenoids, vitamin C, and vitamin E and MS risk among two large cohorts of women. Neurology 2001, 57: 75-80. PMID: 11445631, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.57.1.75.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of MSVitamin EVitamin CLarge cohortSemiquantitative food frequency questionnaireRecent case-control studyAssociation of intakeMultivariate relative riskVitamin C intakeFood frequency questionnaireIntake of carotenoidsIntake of fruitsDietary vitamin CTotal energy intakeDietary vitamin E.Case-control studyLutein/zeaxanthinCases of MSFrequency questionnaireC intakeMS riskMultivitamin supplementsAntioxidant nutrientsHighest quintileLowest quintileAssociation of genetic polymorphisms in UGT1A1 with breast cancer and plasma hormone levels.
Guillemette C, De Vivo I, Hankinson SE, Haiman CA, Spiegelman D, Housman DE, Hunter DJ. Association of genetic polymorphisms in UGT1A1 with breast cancer and plasma hormone levels. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2001, 10: 711-4. PMID: 11401924.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth Study cohortBreast cancer riskHormone levelsBreast cancerUGT1A1 genotypeCancer riskNurses' Health Study cohortPremenopausal breast cancer riskUDP-glucuronosyltransferasesBody mass indexCase-control studyPlasma hormone levelsUGT1A1 promoter polymorphismCommon insertion/deletion polymorphismInsertion/deletion polymorphismPostmenopausal womenHormone replacementMass indexStudy cohortEstradiol levelsEstradiol metabolismBlood drawCaucasian womenRelative riskAfrican American populationIntake of Fruits and Vegetables and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Pooled Analysis of Cohort Studies
Smith-Warner SA, Spiegelman D, Yaun SS, Adami HO, Beeson WL, van den Brandt PA, Folsom AR, Fraser GE, Freudenheim JL, Goldbohm RA, Graham S, Miller AB, Potter JD, Rohan TE, Speizer FE, Toniolo P, Willett WC, Wolk A, Zeleniuch-Jacquotte A, Hunter DJ. Intake of Fruits and Vegetables and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Pooled Analysis of Cohort Studies. JAMA 2001, 285: 769-776. PMID: 11176915, DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.6.769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer casesBreast cancerRelative riskCancer casesVegetable consumptionSpecific fruitsIncident invasive breast cancer casesIncident breast cancer casesStudy-specific relative risksInvasive breast cancer casesTotal fruitIntake of fruitsUsual dietary intakeBreast cancer riskCase-control studyDiet assessment methodsRandom-effects modelCohort studyTotal vegetablesExposure definitionGroup intakesProspective studyGreen leafy vegetablesPooled analysisDietary intake