BACKGROUND:
Previous epidemiological studies have provided inconsistent conclusions on the effect of coffee consumption in the development of myocardial infarction (MI).
Influenza viruses are prevalent worldwide, and it is estimated that more than 200 000 people in the United States are hospitalized each year for respiratory and heart conditions, illnesses associated with seasonal influenza virus infections.14
Previous epidemiological studies on associations between influenza infection during pregnancy and ASD reported mixed results.
Previous epidemiological studies had linked sugar consumption with metabolic syndrome, but it had been impossible to prove causation from that research.
Previous epidemiological studies have suggested that exposure to pesticides during pregnancy may have a possible role in the development of childhood brain tumors.
Not exact matches
«Our
study suggests that if we had looked at whether or not Zika would be a problem using
previous epidemiological evidence, we would not have wasted energy or effort worrying about tourists getting Zika,» said Robert Snyder, the
study's lead author and program manager for the Center for Global Public Health.
While some
previous studies report no association between maternal infections during pregnancy and ASD risk,4 - 6 many recent
epidemiological studies report an increased ASD risk in association with maternal infections7 - 11 and fever during pregnancy.12, 13 Some
studies examine infection timing, but results have been mixed.