Publications by authors named "M Zeegers"

Purpose: Although total dietary protein intake has been associated with bladder cancer (BC) risk, the effect of the origin (plant or animal) and the substitutions remain to be understood. This study aimed to investigate the effect of total dietary protein, animal-based protein, plant-based protein, and their substitutions with each other on the risk of BC using a pooled analysis of 10 cohort studies.

Methods: The study was conducted within the "BLadder cancer Epidemiology and Nutritional Determinants" (BLEND) study, including 10 prospective cohort studies from several European countries, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Background And Aims: Several non-invasive tests for detecting bladder cancer (BC) are commercially available and are based on detecting small panels of BC-associated mutations and/or methylation changes in urine DNA. However, it is not clear which type of biomarker is best, or if a combination of the two is needed. In this study we address this question by taking a 23-gene mutation panel (GALEAS™ Bladder, GB) and testing if adding a panel of methylation markers improves the sensitivity of BC detection.

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Background: In Iran, not only the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing but also the age of patients at diagnosis is alarmingly dropping. We need urgent actions to better understand the epidemiology of CRC and the contributing factors for such pattern in Iranian population. The aim of our study was to determine the potential contribution of lifestyle, including dietary pattern, to CRC in a large Iranian province.

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Exercise scientists (especially in the field of biomolecular research) frequently classify athletic cohorts into categories such as , , or , and create a practical framework for studying diverse athletic populations between seemingly similar groups. It is crucial to recognize the limitations and complexities of these classifications, as they may oversimplify the multidimensional characteristics of each sport. If so, the validity of studies dealing with such approaches may become compromised and the comparability across different studies challenging or impossible.

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  • The study aims to systematically review existing data to better understand how long it typically takes for post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) to develop after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) like a concussion.
  • Researchers will conduct a thorough search of medical literature, assess the risk of bias in the studies, and combine their findings using meta-analysis techniques to draw clearer conclusions about incidence and latency.
  • This research aims to enhance early detection and intervention strategies for PTE, ultimately improving patient care and quality of life for individuals affected by mTBI.
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