Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a major cause of cancer-associated mortality, with a dismal overall
prognosis that has remained virtually unchanged for many decades. Currently, prevention or …
prognosis that has remained virtually unchanged for many decades. Currently, prevention or …
Epidemiology and risk factors of urothelial bladder cancer
…, W Kassouf, LA Kiemeney, C La Vecchia… - European urology, 2013 - Elsevier
CONTEXT: Urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) is a disease of significant morbidity and
mortality. It is important to understand the risk factors of this disease. OBJECTIVE: To …
mortality. It is important to understand the risk factors of this disease. OBJECTIVE: To …
Thyroid cancer mortality and incidence: a global overview
In most areas of the world, thyroid cancer incidence has been appreciably increasing over
the last few decades, whereas mortality has steadily declined. We updated global trends in …
the last few decades, whereas mortality has steadily declined. We updated global trends in …
[HTML][HTML] Alcohol consumption and site-specific cancer risk: a comprehensive dose–response meta-analysis
Background: Alcohol is a risk factor for cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, oesophagus,
colorectum, liver, larynx and female breast, whereas its impact on other cancers remains …
colorectum, liver, larynx and female breast, whereas its impact on other cancers remains …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and attributable health burden of chronic respiratory diseases, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
…, S Lasrado, P Lauriola, C La Vecchia… - The Lancet …, 2020 - thelancet.com
Background Previous attempts to characterise the burden of chronic respiratory diseases
have focused only on specific disease conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary …
have focused only on specific disease conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary …
[HTML][HTML] The global, regional, and national burden of cirrhosis by cause in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of …
…, YJ Kim, A Koyanagi, C La Vecchia… - The Lancet …, 2020 - thelancet.com
Background Cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases (collectively referred to as cirrhosis in
this paper) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, although the burden and …
this paper) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, although the burden and …
Interaction between tobacco and alcohol use and the risk of head and neck cancer: pooled analysis in the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology …
Background: The magnitude of risk conferred by the interaction between tobacco and
alcohol use on the risk of head and neck cancers is not clear because studies have used …
alcohol use on the risk of head and neck cancers is not clear because studies have used …
Alcohol drinking in never users of tobacco, cigarette smoking in never drinkers, and the risk of head and neck cancer: pooled analysis in the International Head and …
…, R Herrero, S Koifman, C La Vecchia… - Journal of the …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
Background At least 75% of head and neck cancers are attributable to a combination of
cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking. A precise understanding of the independent …
cigarette smoking and alcohol drinking. A precise understanding of the independent …
The European mesothelioma epidemic
Projections for the period 1995–2029 suggest that the number of men dying from
mesothelioma in Western Europe each year will almost double over the next 20 years, from …
mesothelioma in Western Europe each year will almost double over the next 20 years, from …
[HTML][HTML] Glycemic index, glycemic load and glycemic response: an International Scientific Consensus Summit from the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium …
Background and aims The positive and negative health effects of dietary carbohydrates are
of interest to both researchers and consumers. Methods International experts on …
of interest to both researchers and consumers. Methods International experts on …