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View article: Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer risk in the Million Women Study
Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer risk in the Million Women Study Open
Background Most previous studies of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cancer risk have lacked information on potential confounding factors. We investigated RA-associated cancer risks in a large cohort of women in the UK, taking account of shar…
View article: Adiposity and risk of oesophageal cancer subtypes in the Million Women Study
Adiposity and risk of oesophageal cancer subtypes in the Million Women Study Open
Background The strong association of body mass index (BMI) with increased oesophageal adenocarcinoma risk is established, but its relationship with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma is less clear. There is little evidence regarding the a…
View article: Levothyroxine to increase live births in euthyroid women with thyroid antibodies trying to conceive: the TABLET RCT
Levothyroxine to increase live births in euthyroid women with thyroid antibodies trying to conceive: the TABLET RCT Open
Background Thyroid autoantibodies, specifically thyroid peroxidase antibodies, have been associated with miscarriage and pre-term birth in women with a normal thyroid function. Small randomised controlled trials have found that treatment w…
View article: OR11-1 A Randomized Trial of Preconception Levothyroxine in Euthyroid Women with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
OR11-1 A Randomized Trial of Preconception Levothyroxine in Euthyroid Women with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies Open
BACKGROUND Thyroid peroxidase antibodies are associated with increased risk of miscarriage and preterm birth, even when thyroid function is normal. Small trials indicate levothyroxine could reduce such adverse outcomes. METHODS We conducte…
View article: Levothyroxine in Women with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies before Conception
Levothyroxine in Women with Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies before Conception Open
The use of levothyroxine in euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase antibodies did not result in a higher rate of live births than placebo. (Funded by the United Kingdom National Institute for Health Research; TABLET Current Controlled Tri…
View article: Cohort Profile: the Million Women Study
Cohort Profile: the Million Women Study Open
The Million Women Study started recruiting participants over 20 years ago, in 1996. The initial stimulus was to obtain robust prospective information on the risk of breast cancer associated with use of different types of menopausal hormone…
View article: Antidepressants, Depression, and Venous Thromboembolism Risk: Large Prospective Study of UK Women
Antidepressants, Depression, and Venous Thromboembolism Risk: Large Prospective Study of UK Women Open
Background Some investigators have reported an excess risk of venous thromboembolism ( VTE ) associated with depression and with use of antidepressant drugs. We explored these associations in a large prospective study of UK women. Methods …