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Kühnast, S. (author), Fiocco, M. (author), van der Hoorn, J.W.A. (author), Princen, H.M.G. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author)Non-HDL-cholesterol is well recognised as a primary causal risk factor in cardiovascular disease. However, despite consistent epidemiological evidence for an inverse association between HDL-C and coronary heart disease, clinical trials aimed at raising HDL-C (AIM-HIGH, HPS2-THRIVE, dal-OUTCOMES) failed to meet their primary goals. This...article 2015
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Jolani, S. (author), Debray, T.P.A. (author), Koffijberg, H. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), Moons, K.G.M. (author)Individual participant data meta-analyses (IPD-MA) are increasingly used for developing and validating multivariable (diagnostic or prognostic) risk prediction models. Unfortunately, some predictors or even outcomes may not have been measured in each study and are thus systematically missing in some individual studies of the IPD-MA. As a...article 2015
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Raiten, D.J. (author), Sakr Ashour, F.A. (author), Ross, A.C. (author), Meydani, S.N. (author), Dawson, H.D. (author), Stephensen, C.B. (author), Brabin, B.J. (author), Suchdev, P.S. (author), van Ommen, B. (author), Ahluwalia, N. (author), Ahmed, T. (author), Allen, L. (author), Beck, M. (author), Blanchard, H. (author), Brindle, E. (author), Brown, K. (author), Calder, P. (author), Checkley, W. (author), Claycombe, K. (author), Coles, C. (author), Esamai, F. (author), Friis, H. (author), Gardner, E. (author), Grinspoon, S. (author), Guerrant, R. (author), Hellerstein, M. (author), Hunt, J. (author), King, J. (author), Klasing, K. (author), Kramer, B. (author), Koski, K. (author), Northrop-Clewes, C. (author), Pfeiffer, C. (author), Prentice, A. (author), Ramirez-Zea, M. (author), van Rheenan, P. (author), Rink, L. (author), Srinivasa, S. (author), Benn, C.S. (author), Stephensen, C. (author), Suchdev, P. (author), Sullivan, K. (author), Thurnham, D. (author), Varadhan, R. (author), Van Der Ven, A. (author), Walston, J. (author), Xia, J. (author)An increasing recognition has emerged of the complexities of the global health agenda-specifically, the collision of infections and noncommunicable diseases and the dual burden of over- and undernutrition. Of particular practical concern are both 1) the need for a better understanding of the bidirectional relations between nutritional status and...article 2015
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Combinations of techniques that effectively change health behavior: Evidence from meta-Cart analysisDusseldorp, E. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), van Genugten, L. (author), Verheijden, M.W. (author), van Empelen, P. (author)Objective: Many health-promoting interventions combine multiple behavior change techniques (BCTs) to maximize effectiveness. Although, in theory, BCTs can amplify each other, the available meta-analyses have not been able to identify specific combinations of techniques that provide synergistic effects. This study overcomes some of the...article 2014
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Fuertes, E. (author), MacIntyre, E. (author), Agius, R. (author), Beelen, R. (author), Brunekreef, B. (author), Bucci, S. (author), Cesaroni, G. (author), Cirach, M. (author), Cyrys, J. (author), Forastiere, F. (author), Gehring, U. (author), Gruzieva, O. (author), Hoffmann, B. (author), Jedynska, A. (author), Keuken, M. (author), Klümper, C. (author), Kooter, I. (author), Korek, M. (author), Krämer, U. (author), Mölter, A. (author), Nieuwenhuijsen, M. (author), Pershagen, G. (author), Porta, D. (author), Postma, D.S. (author), Simpson, A. (author), Smit, H.A. (author), Sugiri, D. (author), Sunyer, J. (author), Wang, M. (author), Heinrich, J. (author)Evidence for a role of long-term particulate matter exposure on acute respiratory infections is growing. However, which components of particulate matter may be causative remains largely unknown. We assessed associations between eight particulate matter elements and early-life pneumonia in seven birth cohort studies (Ntotal=15,980): BAMSE (Sweden...article 2014
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de Winter, J.C.F. (author), Happee, R. (author), Martens, M.H. (author), Stanton, N.A. (author)Adaptive cruise control (ACC), a driver assistance system that controls longitudinal motion, has been introduced in consumer cars in 1995. A next milestone is highly automated driving (HAD), a system that automates both longitudinal and lateral motion. We investigated the effects of ACC and HAD on drivers' workload and situation awareness...article 2014
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Rosman, A.N. (author), Guijt, A. (author), Vlemmix, F. (author), Rijnders, M. (author), Mol, B.W.J. (author), Kok, M. (author)Objective. External cephalic version (ECV) is a safe and effective intervention that can prevent breech delivery, thus reducing the need for cesarean delivery. It is recommended in national guidelines. These guidelines also mention contraindications for ECV, and thereby restrict the application of ECV. We assessed whether the formulation of...article 2013
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Dadvand, P. (author), Parker, J. (author), Bell, M.L. (author), Bonzini, M. (author), Brauer, M. (author), Darrow, L.A. (author), Gehring, U. (author), Glinianaia, S.V. (author), Gouveia, N. (author), Ha, E.-H. (author), Leem, J.H. (author), van den Hooven, E.H. (author), Jalaludin, B. (author), Jesdale, B.M. (author), Lepeule, J. (author), Morello-Frosch, R. (author), Morgan, G.G. (author), Pesatori, A.C. (author), Pierik, F.H. (author), Pless-Mulloli, T. (author), Rich, D.Q. (author), Sathyanarayana, S. (author), Seo, J. (author), Slama, R. (author), Strickland, M. (author), Tamburic, L. (author), Wartenberg, D. (author), Nieuwenhuijsen, M.J. (author), Woodruff, T.J. (author)Background: A growing body of evidence has associated maternal exposure to air pollution with adverse effects on fetal growth; however, the existing literature is inconsistent. Objectives: We aimed to quantify the association between maternal exposure to particulate air pollution and term birth weight and low birth weight (LBW) across 14 centers...article 2013
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Oostdam, N. (author), van Poppel, M.N.M. (author), Wouters, M.G.A.J. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)Background: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide. GDM is associated with increased risks for mother and child during pregnancy and in later life. The aim of this article is to systematically review literature on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent GDM. Methods: Controlled trials found in PubMed,...article 2011
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Kim, D.H. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Yaun, S.S. (author), Colditz, G.A. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Giovannucci, E. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Graham, S. (author), Harnack, L. (author), Jacobs, E.J. (author), Leitzmann, M. (author), Mannisto, S. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Potter, J.D. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Speizer, F.E. (author), Stevens, V.L. (author), Stolzenberg-Solomon, R. (author), Terry, P. (author), Toniolo, P. (author), Weijenberg, M.P. (author), Willett, W.C. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, A. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: Studies of folate intake and colorectal cancer risk have been inconsistent. We examined the relation with colon cancer risk in a series of 13 prospective studies. Methods: Study-and sex-specific relative risks (RRs) were estimated from the primary data using Cox proportional hazards models and then pooled using a random-effects model....article 2010
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de Graaf, I. (author), Speetjens, P. (author), Smit, F. (author), de Wolff, M. (author), Tavecchio, L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Triple P is a parenting program intended to prevent and to provide treatment for severe behavioral, emotional, and developmental problems in children. The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of Triple P Level 4 interventions on parenting styles and parental competency. Level 4 is an intensive training program of 8 - 10...article 2008
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Männistö, S. (author), Yaun, S.S. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Adami, H.O. (author), Albanes, D. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Cerhan, J.R. (author), Colditz, G.A. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Fuchs, C.S. (author), Giovannucci, E. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Harnack, L. (author), Leitzmann, M. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Virtamo, J. (author), Willett, W.C. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Dietary carotenoids have been hypothesized to protect against epithelial cancers. The authors analyzed the associations between intakes of specific carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein + zeaxanthin, and lycopene) and risk of colorectal cancer using the primary data from 11 cohort studies carried out in North...article 2007
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Koushik, A. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Beeson, W.L. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Calle, E.E. (author), Cho, E. (author), Fraser, G.E. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Fuchs, C.S. (author), Giovannucci, E.L. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Harnack, L. (author), Jacobs Jr., D.R. (author), Kato, I. (author), Krogh, V. (author), Larsson, S.C. (author), Leitzmann, M.F. (author), Marshall, J.R. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Pietinen, P. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Sieri, S. (author), Virtanen, M.J. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background Fruit and vegetable intakes have been associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer; however, in more recent studies associations have been less consistent. Statistical power to examine associations by colon site has been limited in previous studies. Methods Fruit and vegetable intakes in relation to colon cancer risk were examined...article 2007
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Griffith, L.E. (author), Hogg-Johnson, S. (author), Cole, D.C. (author), Krause, N. (author), Hayden, J. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Leclerc, A. (author), Coggon, D. (author), Bongers, P. (author), Walter, S.D. (author), Shannon, H.S. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To determine which literature-based definitions of low back pain (LBP) could be combined to produce sufficiently similar sets for use in a meta-analysis. Study Design and Setting: A group of six international experts participated in an e-mail-administered Delphi process. Literature-based LBP definitions were preliminarily classified...article 2007
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Molag, M.L. (author), de Vries, J.H.M. (author), Ocké, M.C. (author), Dagnelie, P.C. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Jansen, M.C.J.F. (author), van Staveren, W.A. (author), van 't Veer, P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The authors investigated the role of food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) design, including length, use of portion-size questions, and FFQ origin, in ranking subjects according to their nutrient intake. They also studied the ability of the FFQ to detect differences in energy intake between subgroups and to assess energy and protein intake. In a...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Steevens, J. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Verhage, B.A.J. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author)In a cohort study, ovarian cancer (280 cases) showed no significant association with tea or coffee, the multivariable rate ratios being 0.94 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.89, 1.00) and 1.04 (95% CI: 0.97, 1.12) per cup per day, respectively. A meta-analysis also produced no significant findings overall, though the cohort studies showed a...article 2007
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Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Ritz, J. (author), Albanes, D. (author), Beeson, W.L. (author), Bernstein, L. (author), Berrino, F. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Cho, E. (author), Colditz, G.A. (author), Folsom, A.R. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Giovannucci, E. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Graham, S. (author), Harnack, L. (author), Horn-Ross, P.L. (author), Krogh, V. (author), Leitzmann, M.F. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Rodriguez, C. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Shore, R. (author), Virtanen, M. (author), Willett, W.C. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zeleniuch-Jacquotte, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)With the growing number of epidemiologic publications on the relation between dietary factors and cancer risk, pooled analyses that summarize results from multiple studies are becoming more common. Here, the authors describe the methods being used to summarize data on diet-cancer associations within the ongoing Pooling Project of Prospective...article 2006
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Koushik, A. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Anderson, K.E. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Hankinson, S.E. (author), Larsson, S.C. (author), Leitzmann, M. (author), Marshall, J.R. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Rodriguez, C. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Ross, J.A. (author), Schatzkin, A. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Willett, W.C. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Carotenoids, found in fruits and vegetables, have the potential to protect against cancer because of their properties, including their functions as precursors to vitamin A and as antioxidants. We examined the associations between intakes of α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein/zeaxanthin and lycopene and the risk of invasive...article 2006
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Genkinger, J.M. (author), Hunter, D.J. (author), Spiegelman, D. (author), Anderson, K.E. (author), Arslan, A. (author), Beeson, W.L. (author), Buring, J.E. (author), Fraser, G.E. (author), Freudenheim, J.L. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Hankinson, S.E. (author), Jacobs Jr., D.R. (author), Koushik, A. (author), Lacey Jr., J.V. (author), Larsson, S.C. (author), Leitzmann, M. (author), McCullough, M.L. (author), Miller, A.B. (author), Rodriguez, C. (author), Rohan, T.E. (author), Scheuten, L.J. (author), Shore, R. (author), Smit, E. (author), Wolk, A. (author), Zhang, S.M. (author), Smith-Warner, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Dairy foods and their constituents (lactose and calcium) have been hypothesized to promote ovarian carcinogenesis. Although case-control studies have reported conflicting results for dairy foods and lactose, several cohort studies have shown positive associations between skim milk, lactose, and ovarian cancer. Methods: A pooled...article 2006
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Koppes, L.L.J. (author), Dekker, J.M. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Bouter, L.M. (author), Heine, R.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Aims/hypothesis: This systematic review examines the relationship between alcohol consumption and long-term complications of type 2 diabetes. Meta-analyses could only be performed for total mortality, mortality from CHD, and CHD incidence, because the availability of articles on other complications was too limited. Materials and methods: A...article 2006