Publications by authors named "Zhi Juan Gan"

Article Synopsis
  • A study in Quzhou, China, explored the link between alcohol consumption and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, finding that CRC incidence is rising globally.
  • The research revealed that current and former drinkers, especially women, showed an increased risk of CRC, with specific patterns in drinking frequency and duration affecting odds.
  • Results indicated that women had a stronger association with CRC due to drinking compared to men, and that men's risk for CRC related to whisky consumption displayed a J-shaped trend.
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Objectives: Multiple factors associated with neural tube defects (NTDs) risk have been identified, yet there is little evidence on the possible effects of maternal stressful life events. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between stressful life events during the periconceptional period and risk of NTDs in offspring.

Methods: Relevant literature was searched in PubMed, Springer Link, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library up to July 2023.

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