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Breast Cancer
Studies from S. Friis et al add new findings in the area of breast cancer
May 1st, 2008
"Epiderniologic studies investigating the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on breast cancer have yielded conflicting results. We examined the association between use of aspirin and nonaspirin NSAIDs and breast cancer risk among 28 695 women in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort," scientists in Copenhagen, Denmark report. "Information on NSAID and paracetamol use was obtained from a self-administered questionnaire completed at baseline (1993-1997) and updated through 2003 using a nationwide prescription database. Detailed information on breast cancer incidence and tumour characteristics was obtained from nationwide health registers. Cox...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-05-01)
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