Epidemiology

Few DNA repair genes maintain association with cancer in field synopsis

harminka — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:19:39 -0600

Variants of numerous DNA repair genes initially appeared to be statistically significantly associated with cancer risk in epidemiological studies.

Strengthening reporting of observational research

harminka — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 06:56:05 -0500

Two papers setting out recommendations for the reporting of epidemiological research are published in this week's PLoS Medicine, along with several other journals. The recommendations are the result of a 3 year international collaboration known as the STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) Initiative.

Young Researchers Honored by Japanese Cancer Association

aboey — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:19:56 -0500

Wiley-Blackwell Sponsors the ‘Cancer Science Young Scientists Award’

People with extreme health problems as less productive, valuable?

harminka — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:44:49 -0500

African Americans appear to perceive people with extreme health problems as less productive or valuable according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. The study examined the differences in preferences for the EQ-5D health states among African Americans, Hispanics, and other races living in the United States.

Risk of recurrence low in African-American breast cancer survivors

harminka — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:30:39 -0600

Call for further study on meningococcal vaccine

harminka — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:54:28 -0600

Plastics in common household items may cause fertility defects

harminka — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:45:18 -0600

Bioterrorism Alerts Induce Anxiety and May Pose Health Risk

harminka — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:21:54 -0600

Antivirals effectively curb influenza virus

harminka — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 01:33:49 -0600