2009
Clarification on the categorization of comorbidities
Wang R, Ma X. Clarification on the categorization of comorbidities. Leukemia Research 2009, 34: e74. PMID: 19783302, PMCID: PMC2815216, DOI: 10.1016/j.leukres.2009.08.036.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2002
Critical windows of exposure to household pesticides and risk of childhood leukemia.
Ma X, Buffler PA, Gunier RB, Dahl G, Smith MT, Reinier K, Reynolds P. Critical windows of exposure to household pesticides and risk of childhood leukemia. Environmental Health Perspectives 2002, 110: 955-960. PMID: 12204832, PMCID: PMC1240997, DOI: 10.1289/ehp.02110955.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh riskChildhood leukemiaNorthern California Childhood Leukemia StudyPotential etiologic roleCalifornia Childhood Leukemia StudyHousehold pesticidesLocation of exposureChildhood Leukemia StudyHousehold pesticide exposureBirth RegistryControl subjectsEtiologic roleElevated riskSignificant associationLeukemiaPregnancyCritical windowLeukemia StudyLate exposureFrequent exposurePesticide exposureRiskExposureYear 2Year 1
2001
Whole genome amplification increases the efficiency and validity of buccal cell genotyping in pediatric populations.
Zheng S, Ma X, Buffler PA, Smith MT, Wiencke JK. Whole genome amplification increases the efficiency and validity of buccal cell genotyping in pediatric populations. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2001, 10: 697-700. PMID: 11401921.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric populationBuccal cellsNurse-administered protocolGlutathione S-transferase muPediatric acute leukemiaMethylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphismsPeripheral whole bloodGlutathione S-transferase thetaAcute leukemiaCytology brushWhole genome amplificationChildhood leukemiaBone marrowBuccal cell DNANoninvasive methodWhole bloodRepeat testsSuccess rateGenome amplificationOngoing studiesBuccal samplesLeukemiaBloodBuccal DNACell DNA