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Karen M Silvers

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Pattemore P, Silvers K, Frampton C, Wickens K, Ingham T, Fishwick D, et al.
Pediatr Pulmonol . 2017 Dec; 53(4):443-451. PMID: 29210195
Objective: To investigate the relationship between hair nicotine levels at 15 months of age and prior parent-reported smoking exposure, and the risk of wheezing and current asthma from 15 months...
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Silvers K, Frampton C, Wickens K, Pattemore P, Ingham T, Fishwick D, et al.
J Pediatr . 2012 Feb; 160(6):991-6.e1. PMID: 22289356
Objective: To investigate the effects of breastfeeding on wheezing and current asthma in children 2 to 6 years of age. Study Design: Infants (n=1105) were enrolled in a prospective birth...
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Camargo Jr C, Ingham T, Wickens K, Thadhani R, Silvers K, Epton M, et al.
Pediatrics . 2010 Dec; 127(1):e180-7. PMID: 21187313
Objective: Higher maternal intake of vitamin D during pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of wheezing in offspring. The relationship between cord-blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and childhood...
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Silvers K, Frampton C, Wickens K, Epton M, Pattemore P, Ingham T, et al.
Matern Child Nutr . 2010 Jun; 5(3):243-50. PMID: 20572927
The relationship between breastfeeding, respiratory and other allergic disorders has been controversial. Our aim was to investigate the relationships between breastfeeding, respiratory outcomes, eczema and atopy at 15 months of...
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Camargo Jr C, Ingham T, Wickens K, Thadhani R, Silvers K, Epton M, et al.
Br J Nutr . 2010 Apr; 104(7):1051-7. PMID: 20426893
Recognition of the important non-skeletal health effects of vitamin D has focused attention on the vitamin D status of individuals across the lifespan. To examine the vitamin D status of...
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Poppitt S, Howe C, Lithander F, Silvers K, Lin R, Croft J, et al.
Stroke . 2009 Sep; 40(11):3485-92. PMID: 19745175
Background And Purpose: Fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids have long been associated with cardiovascular protection. In this trial, we assessed whether treatment with a guideline-recommended moderate-dose fish oil supplement could improve...
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Turner R, McLean C, Silvers K
Nutr Res Rev . 2008 Dec; 19(1):53-62. PMID: 19079875
Human clinical trials have shown that fish oils reduce the risk of a variety of disorders including CVD. Despite this, results have been inconsistent. Fish oils are easily oxidised and...
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Silvers K, Epton M, Frampton C
BMJ . 2007 Nov; 335(7626):899. PMID: 17974655
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Silvers K, Woolley C, Hedderley D
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr . 2006 Feb; 15(1):30-4. PMID: 16500875
The use of dietary supplements has increased over the past 10 years, with up to 50% of adults being reported to have taken dietary supplements. The types of supplements taken...
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Browne J, Scott K, Silvers K
J Affect Disord . 2005 Dec; 90(2-3):131-9. PMID: 16325262
Background: Research to date suggests a relationship between fish consumption, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and depression. However, interpretation of this research is difficult due to methodological limitations. Postpartum women provide...