Browsing by Author "Sandler, Robert S"
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Elevated C-peptide and insulin predict increased risk of colorectal adenomas in normal mucosa.
(BMC Cancer, 2012-09-05)BACKGROUND: Lower concentrations of the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1) and elevated concentrations of insulin or C-peptide have been associated with an increase in colorectal cancer risk (CRC). However ... -
Feasibility of salivary DNA collection in a population-based case-control study: a pilot study of pediatric Crohn's disease.
(Clinical epidemiology, 2018-01)<h4>Background</h4>Epidemiologic studies combining exposure and outcome data with the collection of biosamples are needed to study gene-environment interactions that might contribute to the etiology of complex diseases such ... -
Genetic variants in IGF-I, IGF-II, IGFBP-3, and adiponectin genes and colon cancer risk in African Americans and Whites.
(Cancer Causes Control, 2012-07)PURPOSE: Evaluating genetic susceptibility may clarify effects of known environmental factors and also identify individuals at high risk. We evaluated the association of four insulin-related pathway gene polymorphisms in ... -
In Memoriam: Dawn Tranchino Provenzale, MD, MS (August 18, 1955-April 20, 2021).
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Variation Among Patients With Crohn's Disease in Benefit vs Risk Preferences and Remission Time Equivalents.
(Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, 2019-05-14)BACKGROUND & AIMS:Patients with Crohn's disease (CD) must make decisions about their treatment. We aimed to quantify patients' preferences for different treatment outcomes and adverse events. We also evaluated the effects ... -
Variation in use of surveillance colonoscopy among colorectal cancer survivors in the United States.
(BMC Health Serv Res, 2010-09-01)BACKGROUND: Clinical practice guidelines recommend colonoscopies at regular intervals for colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Using data from a large, multi-regional, population-based cohort, we describe the rate of surveillance ...
