Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev May 2021 PMID 33619018

Dietary Acid Load and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Li-Wei Shi, Yi-Lin Wu, Jie-Jun Hu, Peng-Fei Yang, Wei-Ping Sun, Jian Gao, Kang Wang, Yang Peng, Jing-Jing Wu, Guo-Chao Zhong

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The overall tone shows mild interest, with mentions of the study’s focus on dietary acid load and pancreatic cancer, like referencing the use of cohort analysis, indicating curiosity about its implications. Words like 'new article' and hashtags demonstrate a basic awareness, but the discussions lack in-depth analysis or strong opinions, emphasizing curiosity over firm conclusions.

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The discussions suggest that while the research is recognized, its immediate influence on public behavior or scientific consensus remains limited.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that a higher dietary acid load, measured through PRAL and NEAP scores, is associated with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer in a large group of American adults, especially in those aged 65 and older.
  • The research used Cox regression analysis to show a positive, nonlinear relationship between acid-forming diets and pancreatic cancer risk, with higher scores indicating greater risk.
  • The findings suggest that reducing dietary acid load could potentially help prevent pancreatic cancer, but further research is needed to confirm these results in different populations and settings.

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New article: Dietary acid load and the risk of pancreatic cancer: a prospective cohort study https://t.co/kGO5Ya7loc #pancreaticcancer #oncology https://t.co/5rCEPaU21n

Feb 23, 2021 · 888 followers View post →

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Paperbirds_Oncology
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New article: Dietary acid load and the risk of pancreatic cancer: a prospective cohort study https://t.co/kGO5Ya7loc #pancreaticcancer #oncology https://t.co/5rCEPaU21n

Feb 23, 2021 · 888 followers View post →
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doi: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-20-1293. Mehranfar S, Jalilpiran Y, Jafari A, Mohajeri SA, Faghih S. Dietary acid load and risk of prostate cancer:(a case ...

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