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Ward SV, Drill EN, Begg CB. Aggregation of melanoma tumour site within Western Australian families. Cancer Epidemiol 2024; 90:102580. [PMID: 38701695 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2024.102580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Evidence is emerging that melanoma has distinct aetiologic pathways and subtypes, characterized by factors like anatomic site of the tumour. To explore genetic influences on anatomic subtypes, we examined the extent to which melanomas in first-degree relatives shared the same body site of occurrence. METHODS Population-level linked data was used to identify the study population of over 1.5 million individuals born in Western Australia between 1945 and 2014, and their first-degree relatives. There were 1009 pairs of invasive tumours from 677 family pairs, each categorised by anatomic site. Greater than expected representation of site-concordant pairs would suggest the presence of genetic factors that predispose individuals to site-specific melanoma. RESULTS Comparing observed versus expected totals, we observed a modest increase in site concordance for invasive head/neck and truncal tumours (P=0.02). A corresponding analysis including in situ tumours showed a similar concordance (P=0.05). No further evidence of concordance was observed when stratified by sex. CONCLUSION In conclusion, modest evidence of aggregation was observed but with inconsistent patterns between sites. Results suggest that further investigation into the familial aggregation of melanoma by tumour site is warranted, with the inclusion of genetic data in order to disentangle the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors.
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- Sarah V Ward
- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia; Medical School, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway,Crawley, Western Australia, Australia; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 633 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA
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Li C, Wang H, Jiang H, Shao Y, Huang G, Yuan K, Wei S. Family aggregation and prevalence of other autoimmune diseases in SAPHO syndrome. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21541. [PMID: 38027688 PMCID: PMC10654150 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective SAPHO (Synovitis, Acne, Pustulosis, Hyperostosis and Osteitis) syndrome is a heterogeneous disease that clinically manifests as chronic inflammatory osteoarticular and dermatological lesions. Few reports have described familial clustering of SAPHO syndrome cases. This research aimed to illustrate the family aggregation of SAPHO syndrome and investigate the prevalence of autoimmune disorders among SAPHO syndrome patients and first-degree relatives in a large cohort. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 233 SAPHO patients diagnosed at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Direct phone calls were made to each first-degree relatives. All relatives of the patients who reported SAPHO syndrome were asked for a detailed outpatient evaluation. Results A total of 233 patients and 1227 first-degree relatives were recruited. Six (2.6 %) patients had positive SAPHO family history, including four mother-daughter pairs and two sister pairs. Twenty-one (9.0 %) patients presented at least one kind of autoimmune disease, including 12 rheumatoid arthritis and 4 ulcerative colitis cases. Fifty-eight (24.9 %) SAPHO syndrome patients had 68 (5.5 %) first-degree relatives with at least one autoimmune disorder. The palmoplantar pustulosis, psoriasis vulgaris, and rheumatoid arthritis prevalence in our subjects were each higher than reference rates. Conclusion This is the first evaluation of familial aggregation for SAPHO syndrome in a large cohort. SAPHO syndrome has a weak familial aggregation. There is a relatively high prevalence of coexisting autoimmune disease among patients with SAPHO syndrome and their first-degree relatives. These results would prompt physicians to screen SAPHO syndrome patients and their family members for concomitant autoimmune diseases. Keypoints This study suggesting a potential genetic component in the pathogenesis of SAPHO syndrome. This study is the first to evaluate the family aggregation of SAPHO syndrome in a large cohort.
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- Chen Li
- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Chinese Materia, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Fangshan Hospital Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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Shapiro I, Belsky DW, Israel S, Youssim I, Friedlander Y, Hochner H. Familial aggregation of the aging process: biological age measured in young adult offspring as a predictor of parental mortality. GeroScience 2023; 45:901-13. [PMID: 36401109 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-022-00687-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Measures of biological age (BA) integrate information across organ systems to quantify "biological aging," i.e., inter-individual differences in aging-related health decline. While longevity and lifespan aggregate in families, reflecting transmission of genes and environments across generations, little is known about intergenerational continuity of biological aging or the extent to which this continuity may be modified by environmental factors. Using data from the Jerusalem Perinatal Study (JPS), we tested if differences in offspring BA were related to mortality in their parents. We measured BA using biomarker data collected from 1473 offspring during clinical exams in 2007-2009, at age 32 ± 1.1. Parental mortality was obtained from population registry data for the years 2004-2016. We fitted parametric survival models to investigate the associations between offspring BA and parental all-cause and cause-specific mortality. We explored potential differences in these relationships by socioeconomic position (SEP) and offspring sex. Participants' BAs widely varied (SD = 6.95). Among those measured to be biologically older, parents had increased all-cause mortality (HR = 1.10, 95% CI: 1.08, 1.13), diabetes mortality (HR = 1.19, 95% CI: 1.08, 1.30), and cancer mortality (HR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.13). The association with all-cause mortality was stronger for families with low compared with high SEP (Pinteraction = 0.04) and for daughters as compared to sons (Pinteraction < 0.001). Using a clinical-biomarker-based BA estimate, observable by young adulthood prior to the onset of aging-related diseases, we demonstrate intergenerational continuity of the aging process. Furthermore, variation in this familial aggregation according to household socioeconomic position (SEP) at offspring birth and between families of sons and daughters proposes that the environment alters individuals' aging trajectory set by their parents.
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Berry DS, Hernandez N, Clark LN, Louis ED. Lack of Familial Aggregation of the "Essential Tremor-Plus" Phenotype in Familial Essential Tremor. Neuroepidemiology 2022; 56:373-379. [PMID: 35940165 PMCID: PMC9633447 DOI: 10.1159/000526278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential tremor (ET) is a highly prevalent neurological disease that frequently runs in families. A recent and controversial proposal is to separate ET patients into two distinct groups - ET versus ET-plus. If this were a valid construct, one would expect in familial aggregation studies to observe that ET-plus would cluster in some families yet be absent in others, rather than being randomly distributed across families. We examined whether there is evidence of familial aggregation of ET-plus. METHODS Probands (n = 84 [56 ET-plus and 28 ET]) and their first- and second-degree relatives (n = 182 and 48) enrolled in a genetics study. χ2 and generalized estimating equations (GEE) tested associations between probands' ET-plus status and the ET-plus status of their relatives. RESULTS χ2 analyses revealed that ET-plus was no more prevalent in relatives of probands diagnosed with ET-plus than in relatives of probands diagnosed with ET, p > 0.05. Restricting relatives to first-degree relatives similarly did not detect a significant association (p = 0.88). GEE yielded similar results (respective p's = 0.39 and 0.81). CONCLUSION The data demonstrate that ET-plus does not seem to aggregate in families. As such, they do not lend support to the notion that ET-plus is a valid biological construct.
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- Diane S Berry
- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA,
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- The Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and The Aging Brain, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Su MH, Shih YH, Lin YF, Chen PC, Chen CY, Hsiao PC, Pan YJ, Liu YL, Tsai SJ, Kuo PH, Wu CS, Huang YT, Wang SH. Familial aggregation and shared genetic loading for major psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia 2022; 65:800-810. [PMID: 35195735 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-022-05665-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS Psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia (SCZ), major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BPD), are highly comorbid with type 2 diabetes. However, the mechanisms underlying such comorbidity are understudied. This study explored the familial aggregation of common psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes by testing family history association, and investigated the shared genetic loading between them by testing the polygenic risk score (PRS) association. METHODS A total of 105,184 participants were recruited from the Taiwan Biobank, and genome-wide genotyping data were available for 95,238 participants. The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium-derived PRS for SCZ, MDD and BPD was calculated. Logistic regression was used to estimate the OR with CIs between a family history of SCZ/MDD/BPD and a family history of type 2 diabetes, and between the PRS and the risk of type 2 diabetes. RESULTS A family history of type 2 diabetes was associated with a family history of SCZ (OR 1.23, 95% CI 1.08, 1.40), MDD (OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.13, 1.26) and BPD (OR 1.26, 95% CI 1.15, 1.39). Compared with paternal type 2 diabetes, maternal type 2 diabetes was associated with a higher risk of a family history of SCZ. SCZ PRS was negatively associated with type 2 diabetes in women (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.88, 0.97), but not in men; the effect of SCZ PRS reduced after adjusting for BMI. MDD PRS was positively associated with type 2 diabetes (OR 1.04, 95% CI 1.00, 1.07); the effect of MDD PRS reduced after adjusting for BMI or smoking. BPD PRS was not associated with type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION The comorbidity of type 2 diabetes with psychiatric disorders may be explained by shared familial factors. The shared polygenic loading between MDD and type 2 diabetes implies not only pleiotropy but also a shared genetic aetiology for the mechanism behind the comorbidity. The negative correlation between polygenic loading for SCZ and type 2 diabetes implies the role of environmental factors.
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- Mei-Hsin Su
- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Biogen, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Center for Neuropsychiatric Research, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Occupational Safety and Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
- Department of Public Health, College of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Morell-Garcia D, Peña-Zarza JA, Sanchís P, Piérola J, de la Peña M, Bauça JM, Toledo-Pons N, Giménez P, Ribot C, Alonso-Fernández A, Barceló A. Polysomnographic Characteristics of Snoring Children: A Familial Study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Arch Bronconeumol 2021; 57:387-392. [PMID: 34088389 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbr.2020.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Available evidence suggests a familial basis for OSA. The aim of the present study was to assess the potential influences of parental OSA in predicting the diagnosis and severity of OSA in snoring children. METHODS Observational study, we prospectively enrolled 84 children and their parents. A complete nocturnal polysomnography was performed. Children were categorized into 3 severity groups according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI<1h-1, AHI≥1h-1 to AHI<5h-1, and AHI≥5h-1). Adults were grouped according two criteria (AHI≥5h-1 and ≥10h-1). RESULTS There were no significant differences in age, gender, BMI and BMI z-score among groups. Among the children, 54.7% had an AHI≥1h-1 and 21.4% had an AHI≥5h-1. Overall, we observed that 60.7% of fathers and 23.8% of mothers of our population had OSA (AHI≥5h-1). The prevalence of fathers with OSA increases with the children's severity (83% in the group of children with moderate-severe OSA, p=0.035). The odds of having moderate-severe pediatric OSA (AHI≥5h-1) were more than 4 times higher among children with a father with AHI≥5h-1 (OR: 4.92, 95% CI: 1.27-19.06; p=0.021). There was no evidence of any maternal influence on OSA severity among the children studied. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest a high prevalence of OSA among the family members studied with an increased association of childhood OSA with paternal OSA. Prediction of OSA risk among children can be significantly improved by adding data on paternal OSA status.
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- Daniel Morell-Garcia
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Sleep Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; CIBER Enfermedades Respiratorias (CibeRes) (CB06/06), Spain
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; CIBER Enfermedades Respiratorias (CibeRes) (CB06/06), Spain
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hospital Universitari Son Espases, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears (IdISBa), Palma de Mallorca, Spain; CIBER Enfermedades Respiratorias (CibeRes) (CB06/06), Spain
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Soler J, Lera-Miguel S, Lázaro L, Calvo R, Ferentinos P, Fañanás L, Fatjó-Vilas M. Familial aggregation analysis of cognitive performance in early-onset bipolar disorder. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2020; 29:1705-1716. [PMID: 32052174 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-020-01486-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We analysed the familial aggregation (familiality) of cognitive dimensions and explored their role as liability markers for early-onset bipolar disorder (EOBD). The sample comprised 99 subjects from 26 families, each with an offspring diagnosed with EOBD. Four cognitive dimensions were assessed: reasoning skills; attention and working memory; memory; and executive functions. Their familiality was investigated in the total sample and in a subset of healthy relatives. The intra-family resemblance score (IRS), a family-based index of the similarity of cognitive performance among family members, was calculated. Familiality was detected for the attention and working memory (AW) dimension in the total sample (ICC = 0.37, p = 0.0004) and in the subsample of healthy relatives (ICC = 0.37, p = 0.016). The IRS reflected that there are families with similar AW mean scores (either high or low) and families with heterogeneous scores. Families with the most common background for the AW dimension (IRS > 0) were selected and dichotomized in two groups according to the mean family AW score. This allowed differentiating families whose members had similar high scores than those with similar low scores: both patients (t = - 4.82, p = 0.0005) and relatives (t = - 5.04, p < 0.0001) of the two groups differed in their AW scores. AW dimension showed familial aggregation, suggesting its putative role as a familial vulnerability marker for EOBD. The IRS estimation allowed the identification of families with homogeneous scores for this dimension. This represents a first step towards the investigation of the underlying mechanisms of AW dimension and the identification of etiological subgroups.
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- Jordi Soler
- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Institute of Neurosciences, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Institute of Neurosciences, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Institute of Neurosciences, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- 2nd Department of Psychiatry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
- Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
- FIDMAG Germanes Hospitalàries Research Foundation, Barcelona, Spain.
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Mundbjerg K, Tolver A, Sebbelov I, Clausen T, Lundfold J, Hammer AS. Familial disease history and fur color type are associated with urinary tract disease in farmed mink (Neovison vison). Res Vet Sci 2020; 133:326-331. [PMID: 33172618 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mink urinary tract disease (MUTD) and mink fatty liver disease (MFLD) constitute two important disease entities in the mink production associated with sudden mortality and economic loss. Genetic factors or heritability of the diseases have not previously been investigated. Since mortality associated with MUTD and MFLD mainly occurs in the young immature mink, a potential genetic predisposition would rarely be passed on by the mink itself but potentially by relatives. This study aimed to investigate familial aggregation of MUTD and MFLD based on data from four generations of mink on a research farm. The study included a total of 27,511 mink of brown and black color type with a post mortem prevalence of 0.8% for MUTD (n = 221) and 0.5% for MFLD (n = 138) within a year from birth. The prevalence in the color types brown and black were 0.6% and 1.6% for MUTD and 0.5% and 0.7% for MFLD. Family history of MUTD in breeding animals was found to be associated with a significantly higher probability of MUTD leading to mortality in offspring (p = 0.012, RR = 1.7; CI [1.1-2.4]), however this association was not significant for MFLD (p = 0.163, RR = 1.5; CI [0.9-2.7]). Mink of the color type black showed significantly higher risk of MUTD (RR = 2.6; CI [2.0-3.3]) and MFLD (R = 1.6; CI [1.1-2.2]) compared to brown mink. The results indicate that genetic factors may play a role in understanding MUTD and that selective breeding may contribute to reduce mortalities associated with this disease.
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- Karin Mundbjerg
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark; LVK Dyrlægerne A/S, Fynsvej 8, 9500 Hobro, Denmark.
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- Data Science Lab, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, 2100 København Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Danish Fur Breeders Research Centre, Herningvej 112, 7500 Holstebro, Denmark
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- Kopenhagen Fur a.m.b.a., Langagervej 60, 2600 Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Ridebanevej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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Seikkula H, Hirvonen E, Kaipia A, Boström PJ, Malila N, Pitkäniemi J. Familial aggregation of testicular cancer among early-onset cancer survivors. A prospective observational cohort data from Finland. Cancer Epidemiol 2020; 69:101807. [PMID: 33045472 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2020.101807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common form of cancer in men aged 15-35 years. Familial risk for TC is among highest of all cancers. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective observational cohort of 9111 relatives in 2,188 families of early-onset TC patients, called probands, diagnosed at age ≤40 years in Finland between 1970 and 2012. Standardized incidence ratios (SIR) were used as measures of familial aggregation for early-onset (≤40 years) TC. Follow-up ended at diagnosis of TC, death or 31 December 2014 whichever earliest. RESULTS Among first-degree relatives of early-onset TCs, in all 12 early-onset TC cases (0.24%) were diagnosed over the follow-up; the SIR for any first-degree relative was 4.59 (95% confidence interval (CI): 2.37-8.01) and for brothers the SIR was 6.51 (95% CI 3.12-11.96). DISCUSSION Familial aggregation of TC shows substantial risk for early-onset TC among first-degree relatives of early-onset TC patients in Finland. This is important to acknowledge to avoid diagnostic delay especially of TC.
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- Heikki Seikkula
- Department of Surgery, Central Hospital of Central Finland, Keskussairaalantie 19, 40620 Jyväskylä, Finland.
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- Finnish Cancer Registry, Unioninkatu 22, 00130 Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Urology, Tampere University Hospital, PL 2000, 33521 Tampere, Finland.
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- Department of Urology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland; Department of Urology, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20100 Turku, Finland.
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- Finnish Cancer Registry, Unioninkatu 22, 00130 Helsinki, Finland.
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- Finnish Cancer Registry, Unioninkatu 22, 00130 Helsinki, Finland; School of Health Sciences, University of Tampere, Finland; Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Padua PF, Lin CC, Chien HT, Young CK, Kuo CF, See LC, Luo SF, Huang LH, Huang SF. Familial Aggregation of Head and Neck Cancer in Taiwan. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:806-812. [PMID: 32820835 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Head and neck cancer (HNC) incidence has been increasing worldwide. We investigated the familial aggregation of developing HNC if a first-degree relative (FDR) is affected in a large database. METHODS This retrospective study utilized Taiwan National Health Insurance Database to assemble a cohort of all registered beneficiaries from 1997 to 2013 and identified diagnosed HNC patients with affected FDRs. RESULTS Of the 55,916 individuals diagnosed with HNC, 566 (1.01%) had affected FDRs. There were 525 (0.56%) males and 41 (0.05%) females. Age of onset of HNC was found to be earlier for those with an affected FDR at the fourth decade of life compared to the general population. The adjusted relative risks (RRs) of an individual with an affected FDR to develop HNC is 2.04 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.85-2.26): 2.07 (95% CI, 1.88-2.29) if the affected relative was male, and 1.74 (95% CI, 1.31-2.30) if the affected relative was female. The greatest risk to develop HNC is if the affected individual is a twin with adjusted RR 33.04 (95% CI, 12.89-84.69). This is followed by an affected sibling at RR (95% CI) 3.46 (1.68-7.13), offspring at RR 2.28 (95% CI, 1.94-2.69), and parent at RR 1.66 (95% CI, 1.48-1.87). CONCLUSION Familial tendency of HNC proves the probable contribution of genetic factors to develop cancer. In areca quid endemic region, there is a high likelihood that both environmental and genetic factors work in synergy to develop HNC. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 3 Laryngoscope, 131:806-812, 2021.
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- Paula Francezca Padua
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Keelung branch, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Huang YH, Huang LH, Kuo CF, Yu KH. Familial aggregation of atopic dermatitis and co-aggregation of allergic diseases in affected families in Taiwan. J Dermatol Sci 2020; 100:15-22. [PMID: 32873424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2020.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atopic dermatitis (AD) is contributed from a result of genetic and environmental interaction. The evidence for familial aggregation in AD has been reported but population-based studies and co-aggregation with other allergic diseases are rarely reported. OBJECTIVE This study examined familial aggregation and heritability of atopic dermatitis (AD) and to estimate the relative risks (RRs) of other allergic diseases in individuals with relatives diagnosed with AD. METHODS We used Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database to identify all registered beneficiaries (n = 26,525,074) in 2015; among them, 1,248,594 individuals had AD. We estimated familial risks of AD and other allergic diseases by using marginal Cox proportional models. RESULTS Prevalence of AD in individuals with relatives affected with atopic dermatitis was 3.1-fold higher than the general population (12.4 % vs. 4.0 %, respectively). The adjusted relative risks (RR) for individuals with an affected first-degree relative (FDR) was 2.25 (95 % CI, 2.25-2.26). The adjusted RRs for subjects with an affected parent, an affected offspring or an affected sibling was 2.39 (95 % CI, 2.37-2.41), 2.26 (95 % CI, 2.24-2.28) and 2.30 (95 % CI, 2.29-2.31) respectively. The RRs in individuals with an FDR with AD was 1.34 (95 %CI, 1.34 - 1.34) for asthma and 1.23 (95 %CI, 1.23-1.24) for allergic rhinitis. CONCLUSION This nationwide study ascertains that a family history of atopic dermatitis is a risk factor for atopic dermatitis. Individuals with relatives affected by atopic dermatitis have slightly higher risks of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis.
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- Yu-Huei Huang
- Department of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Office for Big Data Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Office for Big Data Research, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Neuman MG Prof, Cohen LB Dr, Malnick S Dr. Familial non-alcoholic steatohepatitis leading to hepatocellular carcinoma. Chem Biol Interact 2020; 323:109054. [PMID: 32217109 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2020.109054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has been associated with fibrosis that may progress to cirrhosis. The purpose of this study was to examine hepatocytes and perisinusoidal cells in liver biopsies of 3 families (3 males and 4 females) with non-cirrhotic and cirrhotic NASH to determine unique histological changes during a period of 2-7 years from diagnosis. METHODS In this study, hepatocytes, stellate cells and Kupffer cells were analyzed using light and electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry with specific anti-macrophage antibody staining of liver biopsies. RESULTS Body mass index of all patients was over 28, and all viral, metabolic markers were negative. Alcohol consumption was insignificant. In all liver biopsies, diffuse, non-zonal macrovesicular steatosis involved 40-70% of liver samples. The lobular hepatocytes showed prominent ballooning hepatocyte degeneration. No Mallory Denk hyaline bodies (MDBs) were observed in three of the patients. MDBs developed in ballooned hepatocytes of four individuals that also presented foci of lobular inflammation. The apoptotic bodies were stained by cytokeratin 18. The trichrome stain revealed portal to portal bridging fibrosis. In one family, there was a three-fold increase in relative numbers of perisinusoidal macrophages in the older sister with NASH compared to livers of the younger siblings. The special finding in livers of patients with NASH was accumulation of groups of perisinusoidal macrophages, which was not associated with focal necrosis. CONCLUSION Perisinusoidal macrophages appear to accumulate in NASH. It is possible that collections of macrophages are a response to chronic portal endotoxemia or lipotoxic activation of immuno-mediators. The persistent activation of these macrophages could lead to the chronic release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and contribute to chronic inflammation, fibrosis and cirrhosis leading to HCC.
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Morell-Garcia D, Peña-Zarza JA, Sanchís P, Piérola J, de la Peña M, Bauça JM, Toledo-Pons N, Giménez P, Ribot C, Alonso-Fernández A, Barceló A. Polysomnographic Characteristics of Snoring Children: A Familial Study of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Arch Bronconeumol 2021; 57:387-92. [PMID: 32094024 DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Available evidence suggests a familial basis for OSA. The aim of the present study was to assess the potential influences of parental OSA in predicting the diagnosis and severity of OSA in snoring children. METHODS Observational study, we prospectively enrolled 84 children and their parents. A complete nocturnal polysomnography was performed. Children were categorized into 3 severity groups according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI<1h-1, AHI≥1h-1 to AHI<5h-1, and AHI≥5h-1). Adults were grouped according two criteria (AHI≥5h-1 and ≥10h-1). RESULTS There were no significant differences in age, gender, BMI and BMI z-score among groups. Among the children, 54.7% had an AHI≥1h-1 and 21.4% had an AHI≥5h-1. Overall, we observed that 60.7% of fathers and 23.8% of mothers of our population had OSA (AHI≥5h-1). The prevalence of fathers with OSA increases with the children's severity (83% in the group of children with moderate-severe OSA, p=0.035). The odds of having moderate-severe pediatric OSA (AHI≥5h-1) were more than 4 times higher among children with a father with AHI≥5h-1 (OR: 4.92, 95% CI: 1.27-19.06; p=0.021). There was no evidence of any maternal influence on OSA severity among the children studied. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest a high prevalence of OSA among the family members studied with an increased association of childhood OSA with paternal OSA. Prediction of OSA risk among children can be significantly improved by adding data on paternal OSA status.
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Li AL, Fang X, Zhang YY, Peng Q, Yin XH. Familial aggregation and heritability of hypertension in Han population in Shanghai China: a case-control study. Clin Hypertens 2019; 25:17. [PMID: 31428454 PMCID: PMC6694643 DOI: 10.1186/s40885-019-0122-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background To explore the familial aggregation and heritability of hypertension in Han in Shanghai China. Methods According to l:l matched pairs design, 342 patients of hypertension and 342 controls were selected and investigate their nuclear family members in the case-control study. The method of genetic epidemiology research was used to explore the familial aggregation and heritability of hypertension. Results The prevalence rate of hypertension of first-degree relatives was significantly higher (34.44%) than that of second- degree relatives (17.60%) and third-degree relatives (13.51%) in Han Population in Shanghai China. Separation ratio p was 0.217, and prevalence rate of case group relatives was higher than that of control group relatives. The results showed a phenomenon of familial aggregation in the distribution of hypertension. The heritability of first- degree relatives was 49.51%; that of second-degree relatives and third-degree relatives were respectively 23.42 and 21.41%. Conclusion The distribution of essential hypertension has phenomenon of familial aggregation in Han Population in Shanghai China. The separation ratio of essential hypertension in this study shows that essential hypertension conform to the characteristics of multigene genetic disease. The heritability of first-degree relatives is bigger than that of second-degree relatives and third-degree relatives.
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- An-le Li
- Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Jiading District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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Youssefian L, Vahidnezhad H, Saeidian AH, Pajouhanfar S, Sotoudeh S, Mansouri P, Amirkashani D, Zeinali S, Levine MA, Peris K, Colombo R, Uitto J. Inherited non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and dyslipidemia due to monoallelic ABHD5 mutations. J Hepatol 2019; 71:366-370. [PMID: 30954460 PMCID: PMC7285838 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2019.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a multifactorial condition and the most common liver disease worldwide, affecting more than one-third of the population. So far there have been no reports on mendelian inheritance in families with NAFLD. METHODS We performed whole-exome or targeted next-generation sequencing on patients with autosomal dominant NAFLD. RESULTS We report a heritable form of NAFLD and/or dyslipidemia due to monoallelic ABHD5 mutations, with complete clinical expression after the fourth decade of life, in 7 unrelated multiplex families encompassing 39 affected individuals. The prevalence of ABHD5-associated NAFLD was estimated to be 1 in 1,137 individuals in a normal population. CONCLUSION We associate a Mendelian form of NAFLD and/or dyslipidemia with monoallelic ABHD5 mutations. LAY SUMMARY Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common multifactorial disorder with a strong genetic component. Inherited forms of NAFLD have been suspected but, their molecular pathogenesis has not been disclosed. Here we report a heritable form of NAFLD with clinical expression after 40 years of age, associated with monoallelic ABHD5 mutations.
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- Leila Youssefian
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology PhD Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ali Asghar Children Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Kawsar Human Genetics Research Center, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, USA
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- Institute of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy; IRCCS Policlinico Gemelli - University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- IRCCS Policlinico Gemelli - University Hospital, Rome, Italy; Institute of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Rossides M, Grunewald J, Eklund A, Kullberg S, Askling J, Arkema EV. Correspondence for "Clinical epidemiology of familial sarcoidosis: A systematic literature review". Respir Med 2019; 160:105696. [PMID: 31104964 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2019.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Glaus J, Cui L, Hommer R, Merikangas KR. Association between mood disorders and BMI/overweight using a family study approach. J Affect Disord 2019; 248:131-138. [PMID: 30731280 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2019.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated the specificity of familial transmission of the atypical subtype of depression, primarily characterized by overeating and oversleeping. However, the specific components of this subtype that are familial have not been established. The aim of this paper is to examine whether the familial specificity of atypical depression can be attributed to the association between Body Mass Index (BMI) and overweight/obesity with mood disorders. METHODS The sample included 293 probands recruited from the community and their 544 adult first-degree relatives. Diagnostic assignment was based on a direct semi-structured interview. Mixed effect models were employed to test the familial aggregation and the familial cross-aggregation of mood disorders and BMI/overweight. RESULTS There were significant within-individual associations between overweight and the atypical subtype of depression (p-value = 0.003). There was also an association for BMI/overweight between probands and relatives (β = 0.23, p-value < 0.001; odds ratio [OR] = 1.57, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02-2.43, respectively). Atypical depression in probands was significantly associated with BMI and overweight in relatives (β = 0.001, p-value = 0.040; OR = 2.79, 95%CI = 1.20-6.49, respectively). LIMITATIONS The cross-sectional design impedes our ability to evaluate the direction of these associations. Other potential risk factors, such as diabetes, physical activity and unhealthy diet were not considered. CONCLUSIONS These findings imply that overweight may be either a precursor or consequence of atypical depression rather than a manifestation of a common diathesis underlying depression in families. Clinicians should pay particular attention to this subtype that could be at increased risk for the development of cardiovascular risk factors and diseases.
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- Jennifer Glaus
- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, 35 Convent Drive, MSC 3720, Bldg 35A, Room 2E422A, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, 35 Convent Drive, MSC 3720, Bldg 35A, Room 2E422A, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, 35 Convent Drive, MSC 3720, Bldg 35A, Room 2E422A, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, 35 Convent Drive, MSC 3720, Bldg 35A, Room 2E422A, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Septier M, Peyre H, Amsellem F, Beggiato A, Maruani A, Poumeyreau M, Amestoy A, Scheid I, Gaman A, Bolognani F, Honey G, Bouquet C, Ly-Le Moal M, Bouvard M, Leboyer M, Bourgeron T, Delorme R. Increased risk of ADHD in families with ASD. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2019; 28:281-8. [PMID: 30267210 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-018-1206-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are frequent comorbid neurodevelopmental conditions and the overlap between both disorders remains to be delineated. A more complete understanding of the shared genetic and environmental factors is needed. Using a family-based method, we evaluated the risk of ADHD in a group of relatives with an ASD proband (ASD-) and a group of relatives with an ASD and ADHD proband (ASD+). We enrolled 1245 individuals in the study: 499 probands, their 746 first-degree relatives and 140 controls. We used a multivariate generalized estimating equation (GEE) model, in which the dependent variable was the ADHD diagnosis in the relatives and the independent variable the ASD+ or ASD- in probands. We adjusted for sociodemographic factors (age, sex, IQ) and for the nature of the familial relationship with the affected proband (parent or sibling). Among the probands, there were 287 ASD- and 212 ASD+ individuals. ADHD was more frequent in relatives (19%) than in the control group (7%) (p = 0.001). The risk of ADHD was higher in the ASD+ relatives group than in the ASD- relatives group (GEE model OR 1.58 [95% CI 1.04-2.38], p = 0.032). This result was found in parents (OR 1.96 [95% CI 1.14-3.36], but not in siblings (OR 1.28 [95% CI 0.84-1.94], p = 0.434). Our study provides a representative estimate of the family distribution of ADHD in relatives of ASD probands but supports the modest effect of shared genetic and environmental factors between both disorders.
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Valdívia AB, Henrique RS, Pereira S, Chaves RN, Tani G, Freitas D, Prista A, Stodden DF, Katzmarzyk PT, Hedeker D, Maia J. Familial resemblance in gross motor coordination. The Peruvian Sibling Study on Growth and Health. Ann Hum Biol 2019; 45:463-469. [PMID: 30646775 DOI: 10.1080/03014460.2019.1568549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The development of gross motor coordination (GMC) is governed by biological and environmental factors whose effect sizes are still unclear. AIM To investigate sibling resemblance in GMC, as well as biological and environmental correlates of GMC among Peruvian children. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample comprised 1256 biological siblings (6-15 years old), from three geographical areas of Peru. GMC was assessed using the Korperkoordinationtest für Kinder (KTK) test battery. Anthropometry, biological maturation and physical fitness (PF) were also measured. Multilevel modelling was performed using Stata 14 software. RESULTS In general, sister-sister pairs (SS) showed the highest resemblance in GMC (ρ = 0.24) compared to brother-sister (BS) (ρ = 0.10) and brother-brother (BB) pairs (ρ = 0.07). On average, BB pairs had higher GMC than SS pairs and older siblings had higher GMC than younger siblings. Further, those with lower body mass index (BMI) and higher PF had higher GMC. There was also a significant interaction between age and PF with GMC. Siblings from the rainforest region demonstrated higher GMC than those from sea level and high-altitude siblings demonstrated lower GMC than their sea-level peers. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate statistically significant sibling resemblance in GMC. Age, BMI, PF and geographical area were significant correlates of GMC.
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- b Higher School of Physical Education , University of Pernambuco , Recife , Brazil
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- c CIFI2D, Faculty of Sport , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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- d Department of Physical Education , Federal University of Technology of Parana . Curitiba , Brazil
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- e School of Physical Education and Sport , University of São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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- f Department of Physical Education and Sport , University of Madeira Funchal , Portugal
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- g Faculty of Physical Education and Sports , Pedagogical University. Maputo , Mozambique
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- h Department of Physical Education , University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC , USA
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- i Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge , LA , USA
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- j Department of Public Health Sciences , University of Chicago. Chicago , IL , USA
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- c CIFI2D, Faculty of Sport , University of Porto , Porto , Portugal
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Vepsäläinen H, Nevalainen J, Fogelholm M, Korkalo L, Roos E, Ray C, Erkkola M. Like parent, like child? Dietary resemblance in families. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2018; 15:62. [PMID: 29970093 PMCID: PMC6031178 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0693-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies investigating dietary resemblance between parents and their children have gained mixed results, and the resemblance seems to vary across nutrients, foods, dietary-assessment tools used, and parent-child pairs. We investigated parent-child dietary resemblance using a novel approach in applying statistical analysis, which allowed the comparison of 'whole-diet' between parents and their children. Additionally, we sought to establish whether sociodemographic factors or family meals were associated with dietary resemblance and whether parent-child dietary resemblance was dependent on the parent providing food consumption data on behalf of the child (father or mother, "the respondent"). METHODS The DAGIS study investigated health behaviors among Finnish preschoolers using a cross-sectional design. One parent filled in a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) measuring the child's food consumption outside preschool hours during the last week. In addition, we instructed both parents or legal guardians, should the child have two, to fill in a similar FFQ regarding their own food use. Parents also reported their educational level, the number of children living in the same household, and the number of family meals. As a measure of dietary resemblance between a parent and a child, we computed Spearman correlations ranging mostly from no resemblance (0) to complete resemblance (+ 1) between parent-child pairs over the 'whole-diet' (excluding preschool hours). These resemblance measures were further investigated using linear mixed models. RESULTS We obtained 665 father-child and 798 mother-child resemblance measures. Mother-child resemblance was on average 0.57 and stronger than father-child resemblance (0.50, p < 0.0001), which was explained by a parent-respondent interaction: the diet of the child resembled more the diet of the parent who provided food consumption data for the child. In univariate models, father- and mother-reported number of family meals were positively associated with father-child and mother-child resemblances. Mother-reported number of family meals was positively associated with mother-child resemblance in a full model. CONCLUSIONS The diet of the child seems to resemble more the diet of the parent responsible for the reporting of food consumption. Studies should report who provided the food consumption data for the child and take this into account in analyses, since reporter-bias can influence the results.
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- Henna Vepsäläinen
- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Health Sciences/Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tampere, Medisiinarinkatu 3, FI-33014, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland.,Folkhälsan Research Center, Topeliuksenkatu 20, 00250, Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 20, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
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- Folkhälsan Research Center, Topeliuksenkatu 20, 00250, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, FI-00014, Helsinki, Finland
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Teerlink CC, Bernhisel R, Cannon-Albright LA, Rollins MD. A population-based description of familial clustering of Hirschsprung disease. J Pediatr Surg 2018; 53:1355-9. [PMID: 28919319 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.08.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Revised: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Familial recurrence of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is well documented, and risk estimates for relatives have been reported from various populations. We describe the familial clustering of HSCR cases using well-established unbiased familial aggregation techniques within the context of a population genealogy. METHODS Patients included 264 HSCR cases identified using ICD-9 diagnosis coding from the two largest healthcare providers in Utah who also had linked genealogy data. The GIF statistic was used to identify excess familial clustering by comparing average relatedness of cases to matched controls. In addition, relative risks (RRs) of HSCR in relatives of cases were estimated using age-, sex- and birthplace-matched disease rates, and for several diseases frequently associated with HSCR (Down syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia IIa, central hypoventilation syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, ventricular and atrial septal defect). RESULTS Significant excess relatedness was observed for all HSCRs (p<1e-3). Significant RRs for HSCR were observed for first-, second-, and fourth-degree relatives of cases (RR=12.0, 10.0, and 4.6, respectively). Significant elevated risks of Down syndrome, Bardet-Biedl syndrome, and atrial and ventricular septal defects were observed for HSCR cases. CONCLUSION This population-based survey of HSCR provides confirmation of a genetic contribution to HSCR disease and presents unbiased risk estimates that may have clinical value in predicting recurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE RATING Prognosis study, level II.
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Jilani HS, Intemann T, Bogl LH, Eiben G, Molnar D, Moreno LA, Pala V, Russo P, Siani A, Solea A, Veidebaum T, Ahrens W, Hebestreit A. Familial aggregation and socio-demographic correlates of taste preferences in European children. BMC Nutr 2017; 3:87. [PMID: 32153863 PMCID: PMC7050807 DOI: 10.1186/s40795-017-0206-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Studies on aggregation of taste preferences among children and their siblings as well as their parents are scarce. We investigated the familial aggregation of taste preferences as well as the effect of sex, age, country of residence and education on variation in taste preferences in the pan- European I.Family cohort. Method Thirteen thousand one hundred sixty-five participants from 7 European countries, comprising 2,230 boys <12 years, 2,110 girls <12 years, 1,682 boys ≥12 years, 1,744 girls ≥12 years and 5,388 parents, completed a Food and Beverage Preference Questionnaire containing 63 food items representing the taste modalities sweet, bitter, salty and fatty. We identified food items that represent the different taste qualities using factor analysis. On the basis of preference ratings for these food and drink items, a preference score for each taste was calculated for children and parents individually. Sibling and parent-child correlations for taste preference scores were calculated. The proportion of variance in children's preference scores that could be explained by their parents' preference scores and potential correlates including sex, age and parental educational was explored. Results Mean taste preferences for sweet, salty and fatty decreased and for bitter increased with age. Taste preference scores correlated stronger between siblings than between children and parents. Children's salty preference scores could be better explained by country than by family members. Children's fatty preference scores could be better explained by family members than by country. Age explained 17% of the variance in sweet and 16% of the variance in fatty taste preference. Sex and education were not associated with taste preference scores. Conclusion Taste preferences are correlated between siblings. Country could explain part of the variance of salty preference scores in children which points to a cultural influence on salt preference. Further, age also explained a relevant proportion of variance in sweet and fatty preference scores.
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- Hannah S Jilani
- 1Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany.,2Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- 1Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany.,2Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- 1Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany.,3Institute for Molecular Medicine FIMM, Helsinki, Finland
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- 4Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 5Department of Pediatrics, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- 6GENUD (Growth, Exercise, Nutrition and Development) Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- 7Department of Preventive and Predictive Medicine, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- 8Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, Avellino, Italy
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- 8Institute of Food Sciences, National Research Council, Avellino, Italy
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- Research and Education Institute of Child Health, Strovolos, Cyprus
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- 10Department of Chronic Diseases, National Institute for Health Development, Tallinn, Estonia
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- 1Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany.,2Institute of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- 1Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany
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Ballester MP, Martí D, Tosca J, Bosca-Watts MM, Sanahuja A, Navarro P, Pascual I, Antón R, Mora F, Mínguez M. Disease severity and treatment requirements in familial inflammatory bowel disease. Int J Colorectal Dis 2017; 32:1197-1205. [PMID: 28361220 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2791-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Several studies demonstrate an increased prevalence and concordance of inflammatory bowel disease among the relatives of patients. Other studies suggest that genetic influence is over-estimated. The aims of this study are to evaluate the phenotypic expression and the treatment requirements in familial inflammatory bowel disease, to study the relationship between number of relatives and degree of kinship with disease severity and to quantify the impact of family aggregation compared to other environmental factors. METHODS Observational analytical study of 1211 patients followed in our unit. We analyzed, according to the existence of familial association, number and degree of consanguinity, the phenotypic expression, complications, extraintestinal manifestations, treatment requirements, and mortality. A multivariable analysis considering smoking habits and non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs was performed. RESULTS 14.2% of patients had relatives affected. Median age at diagnosis tended to be lower in the familial group, 32 vs 29, p = 0.07. In familial ulcerative colitis, there was a higher proportion of extraintestinal manifestations: peripheral arthropathy (OR = 2.3, p = 0.015) and erythema nodosum (OR = 7.6, p = 0.001). In familial Crohn's disease, there were higher treatment requirements: immunomodulators (OR = 1.8, p = 0.029); biologics (OR = 1.9, p = 0.011); and surgery (OR = 1.7, p = 0.044). The abdominal abscess increased with the number of relatives affected: 5.1% (sporadic), 7.0% (one), and 14.3% (two or more), p=0.039. These associations were maintained in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Familial aggregation is considered a risk factor for more aggressive disease and higher treatment requirements, a tendency for earlier onset, more abdominal abscess, and extraintestinal manifestations, remaining a risk factor analyzing the influence of some environmental factors.
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- María Pilar Ballester
- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain.
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Department, University of Valencia, University Clinic Hospital of Valencia, Blasco Ibañez Av. 17, 46010, Valencia, Spain
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Vandeleur CL, Strippoli MF, Castelao E, Gholam-Rezaee M, Ferrero F, Marquet P, Aubry JM, Preisig M. The Lausanne-Geneva cohort study of offspring of parents with mood disorders: methodology, findings, current sample characteristics, and perspectives. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2017; 52:1041-58. [PMID: 28396906 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-017-1382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2016] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE Studies focusing on the offspring of affected parents utilize the well-established familial aggregation of mood disorders as a powerful tool for the identification of risk factors, early clinical manifestations, and prodromes of mood disorders in these offspring. The major goals of the Lausanne-Geneva mood cohort study are to: (1) assess the familial aggregation of bipolar and unipolar mood disorders; (2) prospectively identify risk factors for mood disorders as well as their early signs and prodromes; (3) identify their endophenotypes including cognitive features, alterations in brain structure, HPA-axis dysregulation, and abnormalities of the circadian rhythm of activity. METHODS Probands with bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder, and controls with at least one child aged from 4 to 17.9 years at study intake, their offspring, as well as their spouses are invited to take part in follow-up assessments at predetermined ages of the offspring. Direct semi-structured diagnostic interviews have been used for all participants. Probands, spouses, and adult offspring also undergo neurocognitive testing, anthropomorphic measures and biochemical exams, structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging, as well as objective assessments of physical activity using accelerometers in combination with ecological momentary assessments. RESULTS Currently, our study has up to seven follow-up assessments extending over a period of 20 years. There are 214 probands and 389 offspring with one direct interview before age 18 as well as a second assessment over follow-up. Data on 236 co-parents are also available from whom 55% have been directly interviewed. First publications support the specificity of the familial aggregation of BPD and the strong influence of an early onset of the parental BPD, which amplifies the risk of developing this disorder in offspring. CONCLUSIONS Information from clinical, biological, cognitive, and behavioral measures, based on contemporary knowledge, should further enhance our understanding of mood disorder psychopathology, its consequences, and underlying mechanisms.
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Huang SF, Hsiao JH, Young CK, Chien HT, Kuo CF, See LC, Luo SF, Huang LH, Liao CT, Chang TCJ. Familial aggregation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in Taiwan. Oral Oncol 2017; 73:10-15. [PMID: 28939060 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is higher in Chinese than in Caucasian populations. Genetic, viral, and lifestyle factors may explain these ethnic differences in the incidence of NPC. In the present study, we examined the familial aggregation, heritability, and relative risks (RRs) of NPC using a nationwide database in Taiwan. METHODS A population-based family study was conducted using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. Participants included all individuals (N=23,422,955) registered with that database in 2013; of these, 17,653 had NPC. Among them, 47.45%, 57.45%, 47.29%, and 1.51% had a parent, child, sibling, and twin, respectively, with NPC. RESULTS Among the approximately 23 million Taiwan NHI beneficiaries in 2013, the relative risks (RRs) (95% confidence intervals) for NPC were 34.46 (5.12-231.77) for twins of the patients, 9.23 (6.34-13.43) for siblings, 3.80 (2.97-4.86) for parents, 3.74 (2.60-5.37) for offspring, and 1.78 (1.16-2.74) for spouses without genetic similarity. The mean age of onset in first-degree relative-affected NPC patients was 35.5years compared to 39.0years for NPC patients without affected first-degree relatives (p≤0.0001). Using a threshold liability model, the accountability for phenotypic variance of NPC was estimated to be 61.3% for genetic factors (heritability), 13.9% for shared environmental factors, and 24.8% for non-shared environmental factors. The probability of a patient with NPC to be sporadic was 82.8%. CONCLUSION This population-based analysis suggested a strong familial tendency in the development of NPC. Screening of first-degree relatives of NPC patients is recommended, particularly in endemic regions.
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- Shiang-Fu Huang
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Keelung Branch, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial, Linkou Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Tran US, Berger N, Arendasy ME, Greitemeyer T, Himmelbauer M, Hutzler F, Kraft HG, Oettl K, Papousek I, Vitouch O, Voracek M. Unto the third generation: evidence for strong familial aggregation of physicians, psychologists, and psychotherapists among first-year medical and psychology students in a nationwide Austrian cohort census. BMC Med Educ 2017; 17:81. [PMID: 28468682 PMCID: PMC5415715 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-017-0921-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical students present higher numbers of physician relatives than expectable from the total population prevalence of physicians. Evidence for such a familial aggregation effect of physicians has emerged in investigations from the Anglo-American, Scandinavian, and German-speaking areas. In particular, past data from Austria suggest a familial aggregation of the medical, as well as of the psychological and psychotherapeutic, professions among medical and psychology undergraduates alike. Here, we extend prior related studies by examining (1) the extent to which familial aggregation effects apply to the whole nation-wide student census of all relevant (eight) public universities in Austria; (2) whether effects are comparable for medical and psychology students; (3) and whether these effects generalize to relatives of three interrelated health professions (medicine, psychology, and psychotherapy). METHODS We investigated the familial aggregation of physicians, psychologists, and psychotherapists, based on an entire cohort census of first-year medical and psychology students (n = 881 and 920) in Austria with generalized linear mixed models. RESULTS For both disciplines, we found strong familial aggregation of physicians, psychologists, and psychotherapists. As compared with previous results, directionally opposite time trends within disciplines emerged: familial aggregation of physicians among medical students has decreased, whilst familial aggregation of psychologists among psychology students has increased. Further, there were sex-of-relative effects (i.e., more male than female physician relatives), but no substantial sex-of-student effects (i.e., male and female students overall reported similar numbers of relatives for all three professions of interest). In addition, there were age-benefit effects, i.e., students with a relative in the medical or the psychotherapeutic profession were younger than students without, thus suggesting earlier career decisions. CONCLUSIONS The familial aggregation of physicians, psychologists, and psychotherapists is high among medical and psychology undergraduates in Austria. Discussed are implications of these findings (e.g., gender equity, feminization of the medical field, ideas for curricular implementation and student counselling), study limitations, and avenues for future research.
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- Ulrich S. Tran
- Department of Basic Psychological Research and Research Methods, School of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Basic Psychological Research and Research Methods, School of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Medical Education, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Division of Cell Genetics, Department of Medical Genetics, Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Psychology, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austria
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- Department of Basic Psychological Research and Research Methods, School of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Zadro JR, Shirley D, Andrade TB, Scurrah KJ, Bauman A, Ferreira PH. The Beneficial Effects of Physical Activity: Is It Down to Your Genes? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Twin and Family Studies. Sports Med Open 2017; 3:4. [PMID: 28074345 PMCID: PMC5225201 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-016-0073-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 12/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Background There is evidence for considerable heterogeneity in the responsiveness to regular physical activity (PA) which might reflect the influence of genetic factors. The aim of this systematic review was to assess whether the response to a PA intervention for measures of body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness is (i) correlated within twin pairs and/or families and (ii) more correlated in monozygotic twins (MZ) compared to dizygotic twins (DZ), which would be consistent with genetic effects. Methods We performed electronic database searches, combining key words relating to “physical activity” and “genetics”, in MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, SPORTS Discuss, AMED, PsycINFO, WEB OF SCIENCE, and SCOPUS from the earliest records to March 2016. Twin and family studies were included if they assessed body composition and/or cardiorespiratory fitness following a PA intervention, and provided a heritability estimate, maximal heritability estimate, or within MZ twin pair correlation (rMZ). Data on heritability (twin studies), maximal heritability (family studies), and the rMZ were extracted from included studies, although heritability estimates were not reported as small sample sizes made them uninformative. Results After screening 224 full texts, nine twin and five family studies were included in this review. The pooled rMZ in response to PA was significant for body mass index (rMZ = 0.69, n = 58), fat mass (rMZ = 0.58, n = 48), body fat percentage (rMZ = 0.55, n = 72), waist circumference (rMZ = 0.50, n = 27), and VO2max (rMZ = 0.39, n = 48), where “n” represents the total number of twin pairs from all studies. Maximal heritability estimates ranged from 0–21% for measures of body composition, and 22–57% for cardiorespiratory fitness. Twin studies differed in sample age, baseline values, and PA intervention, although the exclusion of any one study did not affect the results. Conclusions Shared familial factors, including genetics, are likely to be a significant contributor to the response of body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness following PA. Genetic factors may explain individual variation in the response to PA. Trial Registrations PROSPERO Registration No CRD42015020056. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s40798-016-0073-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- J R Zadro
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW 1825, Australia.
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW 1825, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW 1825, Australia
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- Australian Centre for Excellence in Twin Research, Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, 75 East Street, Lidcombe, Sydney, NSW 1825, Australia
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Soler J, Ferentinos P, Prats C, Miret S, Giralt M, Peralta V, Fañanás L, Fatjó-Vilas M. Familial aggregation of schizotypy in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and its relation to clinical and neurodevelopmental characteristics. J Psychiatr Res 2017; 84:214-220. [PMID: 27764693 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2016.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 09/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study explored schizotypy as a familial liability marker for schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (SSD) by examining: 1) the aggregation of schizotypy in families with a SSD patient, 2) whether familial resemblance of schizotypy is associated with ridge dissociations (RD), another SSD liability marker, 3) whether schizotypy aggregation patterns influence patients' psychopathology. METHODS The sample comprised 30 SSD patients and 82 healthy first-degree relatives. Schizotypy was assessed using the Structured Interview for Schizotypy-Revised (SIS-R). Patients' psychopathology was evaluated using the Comprehensive Assessment of Symptoms and History (CASH). RD were identified as anomalies of the dermal ridge junction. Familiality of SIS-R was investigated using a linear mixed model (LMM) and its strength was assessed using an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Another LMM using the absolute differences in SIS-R scores between all possible pairs of relatives as the dependent variable was fitted to obtain an intra-family resemblance score, a family-specific indicator of resemblance of SIS-R scores within each family. RESULTS 1) Schizotypy was familial (ICC = 0.30); families with high resemblance displayed low schizotypy, whereas families with low resemblance included at least one healthy relative with high schizotypy (p < 0.001). 2) Relatives with RD had higher SIS-R scores (p = 0.018) and belonged to families with discordant schizotypy scores among members (p < 0.001). 3) Patients from high schizotypy families showed more severe disorganized symptoms at the psychotic episode (p = 0.035) and 1 year later (p = 0.011). CONCLUSIONS Schizotypy is a marker of vulnerability for SSD that runs within a subgroup of families. The schizotypy familial aggregation pattern correlates with RD in relatives and with patients' psychopathology.
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- J Soler
- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Athens University Medical School, 2nd Department of Psychiatry, Attikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Spain; Instituto De Salud Carlos III, Centro De Investigación Biomédica En Red De Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto De Salud Carlos III, Centro De Investigación Biomédica En Red De Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain; Servei de Salut Mental, Psiquiatria i Addiccions, Hospital Universitari de Santa Maria, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica, Lleida, Spain
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- Àrea d'Adolescents, Complex Assistencial en Salut Mental, Benito Menni, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Psiquiatría, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Instituto de Investigación Sanitária de Navarra (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Spain; Instituto De Salud Carlos III, Centro De Investigación Biomédica En Red De Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Evolutiva, Ecologia i Ciències Ambientals, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Spain; Instituto De Salud Carlos III, Centro De Investigación Biomédica En Red De Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain; FIDMAG Germanes Hospitalàries Research Foundation, Barcelona, Spain.
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Heritability is a measure of familial resemblance. Estimating the heritability of a trait could be one of the first steps in the gene mapping process. This chapter describes how to estimate heritability for quantitative traits from nuclear and pedigree data using the ASSOC program in the Statistical Analysis in Genetic Epidemiology (S.A.G.E.) software package. Estimating heritability rests on the assumption that the total phenotypic variance of a quantitative trait can be partitioned into independent genetic and environmental components. In turn, the genetic variance can be divided into an additive (polygenic) genetic variance, a dominance variance (nonlinear interaction effects between alleles at the same locus) and an epistatic variance (interaction effects between alleles at different loci). The last two are often assumed to be zero. The additive genetic variance represents the average effects of individual alleles on the phenotype and reflects transmissible resemblance between relatives. Heritability in the narrow sense (h 2 ) refers to the ratio of the additive genetic variance to the total phenotypic variance. Heritability is a dimensionless population-specific parameter. ASSOC estimates association parameters (regression coefficients) and variance components from family data. ASSOC uses a linear regression model in which the total residual variance is partitioned, after regressing on covariates, into the sum of random components such as an additive polygenic component, a random sibship component, random nuclear family components, a random marital component, and an individual-specific random component. Assortative mating, nonrandom ascertainment of families, and failure to account for key confounding factors may bias heritability estimates.
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- Murielle Bochud
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Lausanne University Hospital, Route de la Corniche 10, 1010, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Paredes-Durán LM, Del Barco-Morillo E, Baldeón-Conde MJ, Medina-Valdivieso S, Guillen-Sacoto MC, Cruz-Hernández JJ. Familial clustering of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in non-endemic area. Report of three families. Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp (Engl Ed) 2017; 68:164-8. [PMID: 27939110 DOI: 10.1016/j.otorri.2016.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2016] [Revised: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 07/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the predominant tumour type arising in the nasopharynx. Its aetiology is multifactorial; racial and geographical distribution, EBV infection and environmental exposure to specific substances are considered risk factors. This condition is endemic in some Asian areas, where a genetic predisposition in its oncogenesis has been established. There is a strong susceptibility between nasopharyngeal carcinoma and HLA, where related specific haplotypes have been found. In areas where the incidence is low, there are few reported cases of families affected. We report 3 cases of families with nasopharyngeal carcinoma among siblings, in the non-Asian population, probably related to EBV infection.
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Lamers F, Cui L, Hickie IB, Roca C, Machado-Vieira R, Zarate CA, Merikangas KR. Familial aggregation and heritability of the melancholic and atypical subtypes of depression. J Affect Disord 2016; 204:241-6. [PMID: 27450632 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.06.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The heterogeneity of mood disorders has been a challenge to our understanding of their underlying biologic and genetic pathways. This report examines the specificity of the familial aggregation of atypical and melancholic subtypes of depression and their clinical correlates in a large community based family study of affective spectrum disorders. METHODS The sample includes 457 probands and their directly interviewed adult first degree relatives from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Family Study of Affective Spectrum Disorder. Depression subtypes were based on best estimate diagnoses using information from semi-structured diagnostic interviews by experienced clinical interviews and multiple family history reports. RESULTS Atypical depression in probands was significantly associated with the atypical subtype of depression in relatives (OR 1.75 [95%CI 1.02-3.02], p=0.04), independent of proband and relative comorbid disorders. Melancholic depression in probands was not associated with melancholic depression in relatives (OR 1.25 [95%CI 0.62-2.55], p=.53). The familial heritability of the atypical subtype was 0.46 (95%CI 0.21-0.71), whereas that of the melancholic subtype was 0.33 (95%CI 0.21-0.45). Melancholic depression was associated with greater severity in terms of treatment, global functioning, suicide attempts, comorbid disorders, and an earlier age at onset of depression. LIMITATIONS The subsample of interviewed relatives necessary to assess specific subtypes of depression reduced the power to detect the specificity of mood disorder subtypes. CONCLUSION The results indicate that the atypical subtype should be incorporated in future treatment, genetic and other etiologic studies of major depression. Findings further suggest that melancholic subtype may be an indicator of clinical severity of depression.
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- Femke Lamers
- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Clinical Research Unit, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Experimental Therapeutics and Pathophysiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Experimental Therapeutics and Pathophysiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Genetic Epidemiology Research Branch, Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Kuo CF, Luo SF, Yu KH, See LC, Zhang W, Doherty M. Familial risk of systemic sclerosis and co-aggregation of autoimmune diseases in affected families. Arthritis Res Ther 2016; 18:231. [PMID: 27729087 PMCID: PMC5059914 DOI: 10.1186/s13075-016-1127-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare and devastating disease affecting skin and internal organs. Familial aggregation of SSc and co-aggregation with other autoimmune diseases is rarely reported. Methods We identified 23,658,577 beneficiaries registered with the National Health Insurance database in 2010, 1891 of whom had SSc. We identified 21,009,551 parent–child relationships and 17,168,340 full sibling pairs. The familial risks of SSc and other autoimmune diseases and familial transmission were estimated. Results The prevalence of SSc in the general population was 0.008 %. There are 3801 individuals had at least one first-degree relative with SSc, among them 3 people had SSc which was equivalent to a prevalence of 0.08 %. The adjusted relative risk (RR) (95 % CI) for SSc was 81.21 (11.40–579.72) for siblings of SSc patients. The familial transmission (genetic plus shared environmental contribution to total phenotypic variance of SSc) was 0.72. However, 84.1 % of patients were expected to be sporadic cases. The RR (95 % CI) in first-degree relatives of SSc patients was 2.64 (1.46–4.75) for rheumatoid arthritis, 6.51 (4.05–10.46) for systemic lupus erythematosus, 2.77 (1.04–7.35) for Sjögren’s syndrome, 8.05 (2.03–31.92) for idiopathic inflammatory myositis, and 1.52 (1.15–2.01) for psoriasis. Conclusions The risks of SSc and other autoimmune diseases are increased in relatives of people with SSc, and family factors explain over two-thirds of the phenotypic variance of the disease. These findings may be useful in counselling families of patients with SSc and for further genetic studies.
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- Chang-Fu Kuo
- Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, NG51PD, Academic Rheumatology, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG51PB, Nottingham, UK.,Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Biostatistics Core Laboratory, Molecular Medicine Research Centre, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, NG51PD, Academic Rheumatology, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG51PB, Nottingham, UK.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Dermatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, NG51PD, Academic Rheumatology, Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital, Nottingham, NG51PB, Nottingham, UK
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Al-Mayouf SM, Albuhairan I, Muzaffer M, AlMehaidib A. Familial aggregation of Crohn's disease and necrotizing sarcoid-like granulomatous disease. Eur J Rheumatol 2016; 2:122-124. [PMID: 27708946 DOI: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2015.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Granulomatous inflammatory diseases are disorders of an undetermined etiology, affecting different organs and having a diverse clinical course. Familial aggregation of these disorders is being reported increasingly, most commonly familial Crohn's disease. We described the coexistence of Crohn's disease and necrotizing sarcoid-like granulomatous disease in two siblings from a first-degree consanguineous Saudi family. The first child presented with recurrent abdominal pain associated with bloody stool and arthritis, whereas the second child presented with fever of unknown origin and lymphadenopathy as well as hepatomegaly without gastrointestinal tract disease. They are phenotypically different; however, they share a novel risk locus and allele. This report supports the heritability and familial aggregation of granulomatous inflammatory diseases and suggests that one causal mutation underlies both Crohn's disease and necrotizing sarcoid-like granulomatous disease.
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- Sulaiman M Al-Mayouf
- Department of Pedaitric-Rhemumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pedaitric-Rhemumatology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pedaitric-Rhemumatology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Krug S, Wittchen HU, Lieb R, Beesdo-Baum K, Knappe S. Family functioning mediates the association between parental depression and low self-esteem in adolescents. J Affect Disord 2016; 203:184-189. [PMID: 27295375 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND The negative impact of parental depression on offsprings' development has been repeatedly documented. There is however little research on the potential pathways contributing to this association. The present study examined the relationship between parental depressive disorders, family functioning and adolescents' self-esteem. METHODS A community-based sample of 1040 participants aged 14-17 years and their parents was assessed including direct and indirect information on parental psychopathology based on the Munich-Composite International Diagnostic Interview (M-CIDI). Family functioning and youth self-esteem were assessed by self-report questionnaires using the McMaster Family Assessment Device (FAD) in parents and the "Aussagen-Liste zum Selbstwertgefühl" in adolescents. RESULTS Findings from multiple regression analyses indicated positive associations between parental depressive disorders and dimensions of dysfunctional family functioning as well as between dysfunctional familial affective involvement and youth's positive self-esteem. The relationship between parental depression and self-esteem was partly mediated by familial affective involvement. LIMITATIONS Associations may be underestimated, since incidence for depressive disorders spans to the third decade of life. Consensus diagnoses for parental depressive disorders were based on direct and indirect information for maximum use of available data, neglecting familial load, chronicity of parental depressive disorders or comorbid conditions. Thus, specificity of the findings for the family transmission of depressive disorders remains yet to be determined. CONCLUSIONS Findings contribute to understanding of the pathways on how parental depression impairs offsprings' view of themselves, and to consider family functioning as a possible target for preventive interventions.
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- Susann Krug
- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany; Division of Clinical Psychology and Epidemiology, Department of Psychology, University of Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany; Technische Universität Dresden, Behavioral Epidemiology, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
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Chau R, Jenkins MA, Buchanan DD, Ait Ouakrim D, Giles GG, Casey G, Gallinger S, Haile RW, Le Marchand L, Newcomb PA, Lindor NM, Hopper JL, Win AK. Determining the familial risk distribution of colorectal cancer: a data mining approach. Fam Cancer 2016; 15:241-51. [PMID: 26681340 PMCID: PMC4803603 DOI: 10.1007/s10689-015-9860-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This study was aimed to characterize the distribution of colorectal cancer risk using family history of cancers by data mining. Family histories for 10,066 colorectal cancer cases recruited to population cancer registries of the Colon Cancer Family Registry were analyzed using a data mining framework. A novel index was developed to quantify familial cancer aggregation. Artificial neural network was used to identify distinct categories of familial risk. Standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of colorectal cancer were calculated for each category. We identified five major, and 66 minor categories of familial risk for developing colorectal cancer. The distribution the major risk categories were: (1) 7% of families (SIR = 7.11; 95% CI 6.65-7.59) had a strong family history of colorectal cancer; (2) 13% of families (SIR = 2.94; 95% CI 2.78-3.10) had a moderate family history of colorectal cancer; (3) 11% of families (SIR = 1.23; 95% CI 1.12-1.36) had a strong family history of breast cancer and a weak family history of colorectal cancer; (4) 9 % of families (SIR = 1.06; 95 % CI 0.96-1.18) had strong family history of prostate cancer and weak family history of colorectal cancer; and (5) 60% of families (SIR = 0.61; 95% CI 0.57-0.65) had a weak family history of all cancers. There is a wide variation of colorectal cancer risk that can be categorized by family history of cancer, with a strong gradient of colorectal cancer risk between the highest and lowest risk categories. The risk of colorectal cancer for people with the highest risk category of family history (7% of the population) was 12-times that for people in the lowest risk category (60%) of the population. Data mining was proven an effective approach for gaining insight into the underlying cancer aggregation patterns and for categorizing familial risk of colorectal cancer.
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- Rowena Chau
- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
- Colorectal Oncogenomics Group, Genetic Epidemiology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
- Cancer Epidemiology Centre, The Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Cancer Prevention Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Science Research, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Level 3, 207 Bouverie Street, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia.
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Wang LY, Wu WP, Fu Q, Guan YY, Han S, Niu YL, Tong SX, Osman I, Zhang S, Kaisar K. Spatial analysis of visceral leishmaniasis in the oases of the plains of Kashi Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Parasit Vectors 2016; 9:148. [PMID: 26979847 PMCID: PMC4791776 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-016-1430-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2015] [Accepted: 03/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kashi Prefecture of Xinjiang is one of the most seriously affected areas with anthroponotic visceral leishmaniasis in China. A better understanding of space distribution features in this area was needed to guide strategies to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis from highly endemic areas. We performed a spatial analysis using the data collected in Bosh Klum Township in Xinjiang China. METHODS Based on the report of endemic diseases between 1990 and 2005, three villages with a high number of visceral leishmaniasis cases in Bosh Klum Township were selected. We conducted a household survey to collect the baseline data of kala-azar patients using standard case definitions. The geographical information was recorded with GIS equipment. A binomial distribution fitting test, runs test, and Scan statistical analysis were used to assess the space distribution of the study area. RESULTS The result of the binomial distribution fitting test showed that the distribution of visceral leishmaniasis cases in local families was inconsistent (χ(2) = 53.23, P < 0.01). The results of runs test showed that the distribution of leishmaniasis infected families along the channel was not random in the group of more than five infected families. The proportion of this kind of group in all infected families was 63.84 % (113 of 177). In the Scan statistical analysis, spatial aggregation was analyzed by poisson model, which found 3 spatial distribution areas 1) Zone A was located in a center point of 76.153447°E, 39.528477°N within its 1.11 mile radius, where the cumulative life-incidence of leishmaniasis was 1.95 times as high as that in surrounding areas (P < 0.05); 2) Zone B was located in a center point of 76.111968°E, 39.531895°N within its 0.54 mile radius, where the cumulative life-incidence of leishmaniasis was 1.82 times as high as that in surrounding areas (P < 0.01); and 3) Zone C was located in a center point of 76.195427°E, 39.563835°N within its 0.68 mile radius, where the cumulative life-incidence of leishmaniasis was 1.31 times as high as that in surrounding areas (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The spatial distribution of visceral leishmaniasis-infected families was clustered. Thus, the proper use of this finding would be an improvement in highly endemic areas, which could help identify the types of endemic areas and population at high risk and carry out appropriate measures to prevent and control VL in this area as well.
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- Li-ying Wang
- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, MOH, Shanghai, 200025 China
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- />Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830002 China
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- />Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830002 China
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- />Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830002 China
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- />Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Kashi Prefecture, Kashi, 844000 China
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by presence of abdominal pain or discomfort associated with altered bowel habits. It has three main subtypes - constipation predominant IBS (C-IBS), diarrhea predominant IBS (D-IBS) and IBS with mixed features of both diarrhea as well as constipation (M-IBS). Its pathophysiology and underlying mechanisms remain elusive. It is traditionally believed that IBS is a result of multiple factors including hypersensitivity of the bowel, altered bowel motility, inflammation and stress. Initial studies have shown familial aggregation of IBS suggesting shared genetic or environmental factors. Twin studies of IBS from different parts of world have shown higher concordance rates among monozygotic twins than dizygotic twins, and thus suggesting a genetic component to this disorder. Multiple studies have tried to link single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to IBS but there is little evidence that these SNPs are functional. Various molecules have been studied and investigated by the researchers. Serotonin, a known neurotransmitter and a local hormone in the enteric nervous system, has been most extensively explored. At this time, the underlying gene pathways, genes and functional variants linked with IBS remain unknown and the promise of genetically-determined risk prediction and personalize medicine remain unfulfilled. However, molecular biological technologies continue to evolve rapidly and genetic investigations offer much promise in the intervention, treatment and prevention of IBS.
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Ranthe MF, Diaz LJ, Behrens I, Bundgaard H, Simonsen J, Melbye M, Boyd HA. Association between pregnancy losses in women and risk of atherosclerotic disease in their relatives: a nationwide cohort study†. Eur Heart J 2015; 37:900-7. [PMID: 26497162 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIMS A common underlying mechanism with a genetic component could link pregnancy losses with vascular disease. We examined whether pregnancy losses (miscarriages and stillbirths) and atherosclerotic outcomes co-aggregated in families. METHODS AND RESULTS Using Danish registers, we identified women with pregnancies in 1977-2008, and their parents (>1 million) and brothers (>435 000). We followed parents for incident ischaemic heart disease (IHD), myocardial infarction (MI), and cerebrovascular infarction (CVI), and brothers for a broader combined atherosclerotic endpoint. Using Cox regression, we estimated hazard ratios (HRs) for each outcome by history of pregnancy loss in daughters/sisters. Overall, parents whose daughters had 1, 2, and ≥3 miscarriages had 1.01 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.99-1.04], 1.07 (95% CI 1.02-1.11), and 1.10 (95% CI 1.02-1.19) times the rate of MI, respectively, as parents whose daughters had no miscarriages. For parents with ≥3 daughters, the HRs were 1.12 (95% CI 1.02-1.24), 1.29 (95% CI 1.13-1.48), and 1.33 (95% CI 1.12-1.57). Effect magnitudes did not differ for fathers and mothers. We observed similar patterns for IHD and CVI (parents) and the atherosclerotic endpoint (brothers). Parents whose daughters had stillbirths had 1.14 (95% CI 1.05-1.24) and 1.07 (95% CI 0.96-1.18) times the rates of MI and CVI, respectively, as parents whose daughters had no stillbirths. CONCLUSION Certain pregnancy losses and atherosclerotic diseases in both heart and brain may have a common aetiologic mechanism. Women in families with atherosclerotic disease may be predisposed to pregnancy loss; conversely, pregnancy losses in first-degree relatives may have implications for atherosclerotic disease risk.
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Unit for Inherited Cardiac Diseases, Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lin H, Huang YS, Yan HH, Yang XN, Zhong WZ, Ye HW, Yang JJ, Zhou Q, Wu YL. A family history of cancer and lung cancer risk in never-smokers: A clinic-based case-control study. Lung Cancer 2015; 89:94-8. [PMID: 26067648 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2015.05.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Revised: 05/12/2015] [Accepted: 05/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Some population-based studies involving lung cancer patients have reported that inherited susceptibility is responsible for the familial aggregation observed in non-smoking lung cancer patients; however, it has been found that the false-negative rates in clinic-ascertained probands are significantly lower than population-ascertained probands. In this clinic-based study, we sought to determine the relationship between a family history of cancer and lung cancer risk in Chinese never-smokers. METHODS In this clinic-based case-control study, all 318 probands and 509 controls were Chinese. The data on demographic characteristics, age, gender, race, lung disease history, living environment, occupational exposure, and smoking history were collected from a structured questionnaire. Multiple conditional logistic regression was used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% CIs after adjusting for possible confounders. RESULTS The risk of lung cancer was increased in individuals with a family history of lung (aOR, 3.21; p<0.001) or any other cancer (aOR, 1.79; p<0.001). Analyses were carried out using stratified relative gender; first-degree female relatives tended to have a higher risk than first-degree male relatives. Similarly, the aOR for a female developing a malignant tumor was two times greater than controls. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis provides further evidence of the importance of genetic factors underlying lung cancer in patients who are never-smokers, especially in patients with a maternal history of cancer.
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- Huan Lin
- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Province Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, Guangzhou 510000, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong General Hospital & Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Reed RM, Reed AW, McArdle PF, Miller M, Pollin TI, Shuldiner AR, Steinle NI, Mitchell BD. Vitamin and supplement use among old order amish: sex-specific prevalence and associations with use. J Acad Nutr Diet 2014; 115:397-405.e3. [PMID: 25316108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the form of vitamin and supplement use is increasingly prevalent in the United States. The interplay between CAM use and use of conventional medications is not well studied. We examined this issue in Old Order Amish (OOA), a population lacking several factors known to influence supplement use, whose culture and barriers to conventional medications may result in high rates of supplement use. OBJECTIVE We characterized the patterns of supplement use in OOA, including the extent to which CAM use aggregates in families, and assessed whether higher use of supplements is associated with lower medication use. DESIGN We conducted a cross-sectional study of conventional medications and supplements in 2,372 adult Amish from the Lancaster County, PA, area. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. Supplements were subcategorized as herbal vs vitamin/mineral supplements. RESULTS Seventy-seven percent of all Amish adults reported current supplement use, whereas 22% reported medication use. Women used supplements more often and used more supplements than men, and familial aggregation of supplement use was stronger in family pairs involving women. Supplement use was associated with less medication use after controlling for age, sex, body mass index, and self-reported histories of hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 0.96, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.00; P=0.047). This association was driven primarily by use of herbal supplements (adjusted OR 0.94, 95% CI 0.89 to 0.99; P=0.025) as vitamin/mineral supplements were not associated with different use of medication (adjusted OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.09; P=0.8). In analyses limited to cardiovascular medications and cardiovascular supplements in participants with hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or diabetes, supplement use was not associated with conventional medication use. CONCLUSIONS OAA, particularly women, take dietary supplements much more frequently than they use conventional medications. Use of herbal supplements is associated with less use of conventional medications, whereas vitamin/mineral supplement use is not.
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Cabré E, Mañosa M, García-Sánchez V, Gutiérrez A, Ricart E, Esteve M, Guardiola J, Aguas M, Merino O, Ponferrada A, Gisbert JP, Garcia-Planella E, Ceña G, Cabriada JL, Montoro M, Domènech E. Phenotypic concordance in familial inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Results of a nationwide IBD Spanish database. J Crohns Colitis 2014; 8:654-61. [PMID: 24388046 DOI: 10.1016/j.crohns.2013.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2013] [Revised: 12/06/2013] [Accepted: 12/10/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Disease outcome has been found to be poorer in familial inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in sporadic forms, but assessment of phenotypic concordance in familial IBD provided controversial results. We assessed the concordance for disease type and phenotypic features in IBD families. METHODS Patients with familial IBD were identified from the IBD Spanish database ENEIDA. Families in whom at least two members were in the database were selected for concordance analysis (κ index). Concordance for type of IBD [Crohn's disease (CD) vs. ulcerative colitis (UC)], as well as for disease extent, localization and behaviour, perianal disease, extraintestinal manifestations, and indicators of severe disease (i.e., need for immunosuppressors, biological agents, and surgery) for those pairs concordant for IBD type, were analyzed. RESULTS 798 out of 11,905 IBD patients (7%) in ENEIDA had familial history of IBD. Complete data of 107 families (231 patients and 144 consanguineous pairs) were available for concordance analyses. The youngest members of the pairs were diagnosed with IBD at a significantly younger age (p<0.001) than the oldest ones. Seventy-six percent of pairs matched up for the IBD type (κ=0.58; 95%CI: 0.42-0.73, moderate concordance). There was no relevant concordance for any of the phenotypic items assessed in both diseases. CONCLUSIONS Familial IBD is associated with diagnostic anticipation in younger individuals. Familial history does not allow predicting any phenotypic feature other than IBD type.
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- Eduard Cabré
- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain.
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari La Fe, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, IP, Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBEREHD), Madrid, Spain
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Mo JY, Wu JZ, Wu JL, Wei YH, Zhang L, Ning QY, Hu DF, Wan PQ. Correlation between IL-18 and familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma6. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014; 22:573-577. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v22.i4.573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the correlation between serum level of cytokine interleukin (IL)-18 and familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
METHODS: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect serum levels of IL-18 in 108 pairs of carcinoma-free members from HCC high-incidence families and those from carcinoma-free families.
RESULTS: Serum levels of cytokine IL-18 were significantly lower in carcinoma-free members from HCC high-incidence families than in those from carcinoma-free families (P < 0.05), irregardless of sex, HBsAg infection and age. In carcinoma-free members from HCC high-incidence families, the levels of IL-18 were significantly different between first-degree relatives and the second-degree relatives (t = -2.713, P = 0.032). The level of IL-18 declined with the increase in the number of HCC patients in HCC high-incidence families (Z= -2.09, P = 0.037).
CONCLUSION: IL-18 might have a close relationship to the familial aggregation of HCC, and IL-18 may be a protective factor against HCC.
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Lai YC, Huang MC, Chen HC, Lu MK, Chiu YH, Shen WW, Lu RB, Kuo PH. Familiality and clinical outcomes of sleep disturbances in major depressive and bipolar disorders. J Psychosom Res 2014; 76:61-7. [PMID: 24360143 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2013.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 10/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sleep disturbances are frequently observed in major depressive (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD). This study reported sleep profiles of patients and their relatives versus controls, and examined the familiality of sleep features in mood disorder families. We also evaluated the influences of sleep disturbance on patients' quality of life (QOL), functional impairment, and suicidality. METHODS We recruited 363 BD and 157 MDD patients, 521 first-degree relatives, and 235 healthy controls, which completed a diagnostic interview, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and QOL questionnaire. The magnitude of heritability of sleep features was calculated and familiality was evaluated by mixed regression models and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The associations between sleep problems and clinical outcomes were examined using multiple regression models. RESULTS More than three-quarters of mildly-ill patients were classified as "poor sleepers". MDD patients had significantly worse sleep quality as compared to BD patients. Moderate but significant familial aggregation was observed in subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, disturbance, daytime dysfunction, and global score (ICC=0.10-0.21, P<.05). Significant heritability was found in sleep quality (0.45, P<.001) and sleep disturbance (0.23, P<.001). Patients with good sleep quality had better QOL and less functional impairment (P<.05) than poor sleepers. Poor sleep quality and nightmares further increased the risk for suicidal ideation (ORadj=2.8) and suicide attempts (ORadj=1.9-2.8). CONCLUSION Subjectively measured sleep features demonstrated significant familiality. Poor sleep quality further impaired patients' daily function and QOL, in addition to increasing the risk of suicidality, and thus requires special attention in related clinical settings.
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- Yin-Chieh Lai
- Department of Public Health & Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei City Psychiatric Center, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry & Center of Sleep Disorders, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health & Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Liu F, Li GJ, Wu JZ, Wu JL, Chen WQ, Ma SS, Hu DF, Ning QY, Pang Y. Association between HLA-DRB1*08/16 alleles and familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma in Guangxi. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2013; 21:2854-2859. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v21.i27.2854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the association between HLA-DRB1*08/16 alleles and familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a high-incidence area in Guangxi, China.
METHODS: Two hundred subjects from families which have had two or more than two patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (FHHC group) and another 200 subjects from families which have not had patients with any malignant tumor (FNC group) were selected. Polymerase chain reaction/sequence specific primer was used to determine the frequencies of HLA-DRB1*08/16 alleles.
RESULTS: There was no statistical difference in the frequency of HLA-DRB1*08 allele between the FHCC group and the FNC group (6.0% vs 5.5%, χ2 = 0.046, P = 0.830). The frequency of HLA-DRB1*08 allele did not significantly increase with the increase in the number of patients with HCC in the FHCC group (5.4% vs 6.5%, χ2 = 0.120, P = 0.729). However, the frequency of HLA-DRB1*16 allele in the FHHC group was significantly higher than that in the FNC group (24% vs 15.5%, χ2 = 4.559, P = 0.033), and the frequency of HLA-DRB1*16 allele rose significantly with the increase in the number of patients with HCC in the FHCC group (17.2% vs 29.9%, χ2 = 4.401, P = 0.036).
CONCLUSION: There may be a significant correlation between HLA-DRB1*16 allele and familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, HLA-DRB1*08 allele may not be associated with familial aggregation of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Maia J, Gomes TN, Trégouët DA, Katzmarzyk PT. Familial resemblance of physical activity levels in the Portuguese population. J Sci Med Sport 2014; 17:381-6. [PMID: 24140161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2013.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2013] [Revised: 08/23/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Moderate to high levels of physical activity are related to positive health status. Parents share with their children important cultural aspects and beliefs related to healthy living. However, family studies show contradictory results for familial aggregation of physical activity. The purposes of this study were to assess whether physical activity shows familial aggregation in the Portuguese population and to disentangle the exact pattern of familial resemblance. DESIGN Cross-sectional family study. METHODS We sampled 2661 Portuguese nuclear families (10,644 subjects) and assessed their physical activity using the Baecke questionnaire, including components for physical activity work/school, leisure-time activity, sports participation, and a total index of physical activity. Generalized estimating equations were used to compute spousal, parent-offspring and sibling correlations. RESULTS For leisure-time activity and total index of physical activity, the patterns were characterized with spouse correlations higher than parent-offspring correlations (0.20 vs 0.12, p=0.001 and 0.22 vs 0.12, p=10(-4), respectively) but lower than those in offspring (0.20 vs 0.51, p<10(-4) and 0.22 vs 0.35, p<10(-4), respectively). For sports participation, the spouse correlation was higher than parent-offspring correlations (0.30 vs 0.18, p<10(-4)), but also higher than sibling correlations (0.30 vs 0.22, p<10(-4)). Finally, the physical activity work/school spouse correlation was higher than the sibling correlations (0.22 vs 0.12, p<10(-4)). CONCLUSIONS The results support the hypothesis of familial aggregation in physical activity. Further, fathers and mothers had a similar influence on their offspring's physical activity levels irrespective of their sex, and equal sibling correlations point toward shared physical activity habits.
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Published reports demonstrated finding of different susceptible mutant alleles in association with inflammatory bowel disease (CD/UC) in diseased individuals from different populations. It was then assumed that the existence of different associated mutant alleles in subjects with inflammatory bowel disease from different populations means different diseases. Whether this assumption is correct or false, this is the question that we are going to investigate.
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- El-Tawil
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2WB, United Kingdom
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Mansouri A, Alvandi I, Mohammad K, Zeraati H, Fotouhi A. The familial aggregation of cigarette smoking in kish, iran. Iran Red Crescent Med J 2012; 14:158-63. [PMID: 22737572 PMCID: PMC3372035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2011] [Accepted: 12/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Based on WHO reports, smoking is an epidemic in developing countries. One of important issues about this behavior is its distribution pattern in family members. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate if cigarette smoking had a tendency to cluster or aggregate in the families and what the determinants were. METHODS Using a multi-stage random cluster sampling approach, a household survey was conducted in Kish Island in 2009. We used the Alternating Logistic Regressions algorithm to model to show the familial aggregation. RESULTS The odds ratio for the aggregation of cigarette smoking between family members was 1.63 (1.29-2.06) which increased to 1.96 (1.50-2.55) after adjustment for demographic factors. There was no significant correlation between siblings' cigarette smoking nor was between spouses but the pairwise odds ratio for parents offspring was significant. In other words, cigarette smoking in at least one of the parents increased the odds of being a smoker in offspring significantly. CONCLUSION The study showed that the smoking behavior aggregated in families significantly. The inter-parent offspring aggregation was the main component of the familial aggregation. Higher education and age-gender interaction were determinants of smoking in the families. The programs for prevention and cessation of this behavior in the community might be more successful if they were designed in a family-based rather than an individual-based approach.
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- A Mansouri
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Nunes T, Fiorino G, Danese S, Sans M. Familial aggregation in inflammatory bowel disease: Is it genes or environment? World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:2715-22. [PMID: 21734779 PMCID: PMC3123468 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i22.2715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2010] [Revised: 09/18/2010] [Accepted: 09/25/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) develops in genetically susceptible individuals due to the influence of environmental factors, leading to an abnormal recognition of microbiota antigens by the innate immune system which triggers an exaggerated immune response and subsequent bowel tissue damage. IBD has been more frequently found in families, an observation that could be due to either genetic, environmental or both types of factors present in these families. In addition to expanding our knowledge on IBD pathogenesis, defining the specific contribution to familial IBD of each one of these factors might have also clinical usefulness. We review the available evidence on familial IBD pathogenesis.
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India has a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus and the numbers are increasing at an alarming rate. In India alone, diabetes is expected to increase from 40.6 million in 2006 to 79.4 million by 2030. Studies have shown that the prevalence of diabetes in urban Indian adults is about 12.1%, the onset of which is about a decade earlier than their western counterparts and the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is 4-6 times higher in urban than in rural areas. The risk factors peculiar for developing diabetes among Indians include high familial aggregation, central obesity, insulin resistance and life style changes due to urbanization. Screening for gestational diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance among pregnant women provides a scope for primary prevention of the disease in mothers as well as in their children. The problems of obesity and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) (important predisposing factors) are not confined to adults alone but children are also increasingly getting affected. Most long standing macro and micro vascular complications are also more common among Indian diabetics as compared to other races and ethnic groups. A strong familial clustering of diabetic nephropathy among Indian Type 2 diabetics has also been noted. Clustering of cardiovascular risk factor like Syndrome X is common among urban Indians. The rising incidence of diabetes and its complications are going to pose a grave health care burden on our country. Timely effective interventions/measures and screening tests for complications at the time of diagnosis becomes imperative not only for early detection, but also to prevent progression to end stage disease. Screening for gestational diabetes among pregnant women would also go a long way in primary prevention of the disease. Life style changes/interventions and drugs like rosiglitazone are the current strategies that can prevent and/or delay the onset of diabetes. Simple interventional strategies like "Eat less, Eat on time and Walk more" can go a long way in preventing these chronic disorders among present as well as in the future generations.
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- S R Mehta
- Commandant, AMC Centre & School, Lucknow 226 002
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- Senior Advisor (Medicine & Endocrinology) Command Hospital (CC), Lucknow
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- Jt Director AFMS (Pens), O/o DGAFMS, M Block, MoD, New Delhi
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