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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2009; 15(19): 2336-2339
Published online May 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2336
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and statins in relation to colorectal cancer risk
Mazyar Shadman, Polly A Newcomb, John M Hampton, Karen J Wernli, Amy Trentham-Dietz
Mazyar Shadman, Polly A Newcomb, Karen J Wernli, Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle 98109, United States
Mazyar Shadman, Polly A Newcomb, Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, United States
John M Hampton, Amy Trentham-Dietz, Polly A Newcomb, University of Wisconsin Paul P, Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison 53726, United States
Author contributions: Newcomb PA and Shadman M designed this specific study; Newcomb PA, Hampton JM and Shadman M analyzed the data and provided their statistical expertise; Shadman M drafted the article; Newcomb PA, Wernli KJ and Trentham-Dietz A critically revised the article; Newcomb PA designed the main study, obtained the funding, and provided administrative support.
Correspondence to: Polly A Newcomb, MPH, PhD, Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N., M4-B402, PO Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024, United States. pnewcomb@fhcrc.org
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Received: February 3, 2009
Revised: April 21, 2009
Accepted: April 28, 2009
Published online: May 21, 2009
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