Subclinical hyperthyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality
Background Data from prospective cohort studies regarding the association between
subclinical hyperthyroidism and cardiovascular outcomes are conflicting. We aimed to …
subclinical hyperthyroidism and cardiovascular outcomes are conflicting. We aimed to …
Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies six novel loci associated with habitual coffee consumption
Coffee, a major dietary source of caffeine, is among the most widely consumed beverages in
the world and has received considerable attention regarding health risks and benefits. We …
the world and has received considerable attention regarding health risks and benefits. We …
Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of stroke events and fatal stroke: an individual participant data analysis
L Chaker, C Baumgartner… - The Journal of …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Objective: The objective was to determine the risk of stroke associated with subclinical
hypothyroidism. Data Sources and Study Selection: Published prospective cohort studies …
hypothyroidism. Data Sources and Study Selection: Published prospective cohort studies …
Common variants near MC4R are associated with fat mass, weight and risk of obesity
To identify common variants influencing body mass index (BMI), we analyzed genome-wide
association data from 16,876 individuals of European descent. After previously reported …
association data from 16,876 individuals of European descent. After previously reported …
Genome-wide association study identifies eight loci associated with blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure is a common, heritable cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide.
To date, identification of common genetic variants influencing blood pressure has proven …
To date, identification of common genetic variants influencing blood pressure has proven …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing prevalence of myopia in Europe and the impact of education
KM Williams, G Bertelsen, P Cumberland, C Wolfram… - Ophthalmology, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose To investigate whether myopia is becoming more common across Europe and
explore whether increasing education levels, an important environmental risk factor for …
explore whether increasing education levels, an important environmental risk factor for …
Subclinical thyroid dysfunction and the risk of heart failure events: an individual participant data analysis from 6 prospective cohorts
Background—American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for
the diagnosis and management of heart failure recommend investigating exacerbating …
the diagnosis and management of heart failure recommend investigating exacerbating …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of refractive error in Europe: the European Eye Epidemiology (E3) Consortium
KM Williams, VJM Verhoeven, P Cumberland… - European journal of …, 2015 - Springer
To estimate the prevalence of refractive error in adults across Europe. Refractive data (mean
spherical equivalent) collected between 1990 and 2013 from fifteen population-based …
spherical equivalent) collected between 1990 and 2013 from fifteen population-based …
Genetic variation near IRS1 associates with reduced adiposity and an impaired metabolic profile
TO Kilpeläinen, MC Zillikens, A Stančákova… - Nature …, 2011 - nature.com
Genome-wide association studies have identified 32 loci influencing body mass index, but
this measure does not distinguish lean from fat mass. To identify adiposity loci, we meta …
this measure does not distinguish lean from fat mass. To identify adiposity loci, we meta …
ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid biomarkers and coronary heart disease: pooling project of 19 cohort studies
Importance The role of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for primary prevention of coronary
heart disease (CHD) remains controversial. Most prior longitudinal studies evaluated self …
heart disease (CHD) remains controversial. Most prior longitudinal studies evaluated self …