Publications by authors named "R Langdon"
Introduction: By recent estimates, 40% of children worldwide are exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS), which has been associated with adverse health outcomes. While numerous studies have linked maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) to widespread differences in child blood DNA methylation (DNAm), research specifically examining postnatal SHS exposure remains sparse. To address this gap, we conducted epigenome-wide meta-analyses to identify associations of postnatal SHS and child blood DNAm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: For three decades, fractional ablative CO lasers have been used for skin rejuvenation. With breakthroughs in laser technology and expanding popularity, new recommendations and suggestions arise on a regular basis.
Objective: To develop up-to-date clinical recommendations on safety measures, therapeutic framework, and techniques to improve treatment outcomes.
Objective: The aim of this study was to summarize the evidence regarding screen use as a contributing factor in pediatric headache and migraine.
Background: Screen exposure is often reported as a headache trigger, though there is no current consensus in terms of how screen type, duration, or frequency influences pediatric headache and the associated burden of disease.
Methods: A systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, ProQuest Health and Medical Database, and Google Scholar was performed through November 2022 in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.
Article Synopsis
- People with cancer often face higher risks of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the link between VTE and cancer risk isn't fully understood.
- A study used genetic data to examine whether VTE could be a risk factor for various cancers and vice versa, but found no strong causal connection.
- Although there was a slight association between VTE risk and pancreatic cancer, it was influenced by blood type and didn't indicate a direct cause-and-effect relationship; overall, the findings suggest that existing links between VTE and cancer are likely due to other factors related to cancer itself.
Background: People with cancer experience high rates of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Additionally, risk of subsequent cancer is increased in people experiencing their first VTE. The causal mechanisms underlying this association are not completely understood, and it is unknown whether VTE is itself a risk factor for cancer.
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