Abstract
Systemic glucocorticoids are potent immunosuppressants, potentially facilitating carcinogenesis. Studies examining glucocorticoids and colorectal cancer risk are few.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 146-52 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0269-2813 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2013 |
Keywords
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Case-Control Studies
- Colorectal Neoplasms
- Denmark
- Female
- Glucocorticoids
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Logistic Models
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Risk Factors
- Sex Factors
- Young Adult