The association between allergy and risk of brain tumors: Evidence from 40 observational studies - Takeaways - MDSpire

The association between allergy and risk of brain tumors: Evidence from 40 observational studies

  • By

  • Zhihua Pan

  • Senxin Zhang

  • Siyi Cen

  • Chongxian Hou

  • Maoxiang Li

  • Jing’an Ye

  • Jiliang Hu

  • April 21, 2025

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    The study analyzed 40 observational studies to investigate the association between allergy and brain tumor risk.

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    Results indicated that a history of allergy was associated with a decreased risk of brain tumors, with an odds ratio of 0.78.

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    Case-control studies showed a significant reduced risk of brain tumors (OR 0.71), while cohort studies did not demonstrate a significant trend (OR 1.00).

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    Subgroup analyses were conducted based on various factors including tumor type, age, and study design to further explore the association.

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    The study found no significant publication bias, indicating the reliability of the meta-analyzed results.

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The association between allergy and risk of brain tumors: Evidence from 40 observational studies

  • by Zhihua Pan, Senxin Zhang, Siyi Cen, Chongxian Hou, Maoxiang Li, Jing’an Ye, Jiliang Hu

  • April 21, 2025

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