Sources of bias, effect of confounding in the application of biomarkers to epidemiological studies.

doi:10.1016/0378-4274(95)03301-7

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Sources of bias, effect of confounding in the application of biomarkers to epidemiological studies.

Toxicology letters - 1 May 1995

Boffetta P

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This article addresses some methodological aspects of the application of biomarkers of exposure, effect and susceptibility to cancer epidemiology. The application of biomarkers to cancer epidemiology should enhance the validity of exposure and outcome measurement, and strengthen the statistical a...

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Bias
Biomarkers
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2D6
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
Debrisoquin
Diagnostic Errors
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Mixed Function Oxygenases
Neoplasms

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