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Breast Cancer
Reports on breast cancer findings from M. Sinotte and co-researchers provide new insights
February 26th, 2009
According to a study from Canada, "Vitamin D has been associated with reduced breast cancer risk. We studied the association of two vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene single nuclectide polymorphisms restriction enzyme detecting SNP of VDR (Fokl and Bsml) with breast cancer risk in two independent case-control studies carried out in the same population." "The modifying effect of family history of breast cancer on this relationship was also evaluated. The first and second studies included respectively 718 (255 cases/463 controls) and 1596 (622 cases/974 controls) women recruited in Quebec City, Canada. Fokl and Bsml genotypes were assessed. Relative risks of breast cancer were...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-26)
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