Use of directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to identify confounders in applied health research: review and recommendations
Abstract Background Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) are an increasingly popular approach
for identifying confounding variables that require conditioning when estimating causal …
for identifying confounding variables that require conditioning when estimating causal …
The association between early-life gut microbiota and childhood respiratory diseases: a systematic review
CGM Alcazar, VM Paes, Y Shao, C Oesser… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Data from animal models suggest a role of early-life gut microbiota in lung immune
development, and in establishing susceptibility to respiratory infections and asthma in …
development, and in establishing susceptibility to respiratory infections and asthma in …
Assessing causality in epidemiology: revisiting Bradford Hill to incorporate developments in causal thinking
Abstract The nine Bradford Hill (BH) viewpoints (sometimes referred to as criteria) are
commonly used to assess causality within epidemiology. However, causal thinking has …
commonly used to assess causality within epidemiology. However, causal thinking has …
Mediators of socioeconomic inequalities in preterm birth: a systematic review
P McHale, G Maudsley, A Pennington, DK Schlüter… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Background Rates of preterm birth are substantial with significant inequalities.
Understanding the role of risk factors on the pathway from maternal socioeconomic status …
Understanding the role of risk factors on the pathway from maternal socioeconomic status …
Tea consumption and attenuation of biological aging: a longitudinal analysis from two cohort studies
Y Xiang, H Xu, H Chen, D Tang, Z Huang… - The Lancet Regional …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background The biological aging process can be modified through lifestyle interventions to
prevent age-related diseases and extend healthspan. However, evidence from population …
prevent age-related diseases and extend healthspan. However, evidence from population …
A directed acyclic graph for interactions
A Nilsson, C Bonander, U Strömberg… - International journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) are of great help when researchers try
to understand the nature of causal relationships and the consequences of conditioning on …
to understand the nature of causal relationships and the consequences of conditioning on …
Pharmacoepidemiology for nephrologists (part 2): potential biases and how to overcome them
Observational pharmacoepidemiological studies using routinely collected healthcare data
are increasingly being used in the field of nephrology to answer questions on the …
are increasingly being used in the field of nephrology to answer questions on the …
[HTML][HTML] To adjust or not to adjust? When a “confounder” is only measured after exposure
Advice regarding the analysis of observational studies of exposure effects usually is against
adjustment for factors that occur after the exposure, as they may be caused by the exposure …
adjustment for factors that occur after the exposure, as they may be caused by the exposure …
Factors associated with successful reintegration for male offenders: a systematic narrative review with implicit causal model
G Mathlin, M Freestone, H Jones - Journal of Experimental Criminology, 2024 - Springer
Objectives This systematic review explored factors associated with successful reintegration
into the community for male offenders and investigated which factors may be causally …
into the community for male offenders and investigated which factors may be causally …
The association between exposure to COVID-19 and mental health outcomes among healthcare workers
Due to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care systems, there
has been great interest in the mental wellbeing of healthcare workers. While most studies …
has been great interest in the mental wellbeing of healthcare workers. While most studies …