September 2018 PMID 30262900

A Mendelian randomization study of the effects of blood lipids on breast cancer risk.

Christoph Nowak, Johan Ärnlöv

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5
Peak: 3 in Feb 2021
across 2 sources since Feb 2021

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Feb 2021 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions feature a balanced tone with some posts highlighting the significance of genetic links between LDL cholesterol and breast cancer, such as 'genetically raised LDL-cholesterol is associated with higher risk,' indicating interest and recognition of potential implications. Dismissive comments like 'most MR = no diff' reflect some disagreement or skepticism, which moderates the perceived overall impact and engagement, but the overall tone remains cautiously optimistic about the study's relevance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some agreeing that genetically elevated LDL-C is linked to higher breast cancer risk.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, with some expressing that the findings are noteworthy and relevant, though others dismiss certain results.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like the association between LDL-C and cancer risk, but few delve deeply into methodological details.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the study could influence future research or health considerations, though the overall impact is seen as moderate at this stage.

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Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

@Tom_Babington1 @StolteThiago @DrPaulMason @The_Nutrivore @dylanarmbruste3 @TheBhupiThakur @DrMavro @AviBittMD most MR = no diff https://t.co/n0VQUDbuVF some even show higher risk of some cancers with higher LDL-c https://t.co/I4Y5qxXCVp

Feb 27, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 27,812 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: @Tom_Babington1 @StolteThiago @DrPaulMason @The_Nutrivore @dylanarmbruste3 @TheBhupiThakur @DrMavro @AviBittMD most MR…

Feb 27, 2021 · 1 share · 1,367 followers View post →

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Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @NutritionMadeS3: @Tom_Babington1 @StolteThiago @DrPaulMason @The_Nutrivore @dylanarmbruste3 @TheBhupiThakur @DrMavro @AviBittMD most MR…

Feb 27, 2021 · 1 share · 1,367 followers View post →
Gil Carvalho MD PhD
@NutritionMadeS3 · X

@Tom_Babington1 @StolteThiago @DrPaulMason @The_Nutrivore @dylanarmbruste3 @TheBhupiThakur @DrMavro @AviBittMD most MR = no diff https://t.co/n0VQUDbuVF some even show higher risk of some cancers with higher LDL-c https://t.co/I4Y5qxXCVp

Feb 27, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 27,812 followers View post →
galaxysplain
@galaxysplain · X

A Mendelian randomization study of the effects of blood lipids on breast cancer risk. This one did find an associaiton between LDL-C raising genes and breast cancer. "genetically raised LDL-cholesterol is associated with higher risk of breast cancer" https://t.co/0gZgcxfRF3

Feb 25, 2021 · 490 followers View post →