Margaret R. Karagas

TL;DR: The two-stage method is shown to be a simple, valid and practical method for the analysis of pooled binary data and a thorough examination of bias in the pooled estimator under various conditions is undertaken.

TL;DR: An association between low-to-moderate levels of arsenic in drinking water and bladder cancer risk in New England is supported, and historical consumption of water from private wells was associated with increased bladder cancerrisk and may have contributed to the New England excess.

TL;DR: It is suggested that PyV seropositivity is common in the United States and varies by sociodemographic and biological characteristics, including those related to immune function.

TL;DR: In utero arsenic exposure was associated with a higher risk of infection during the first year of life in the study population, particularly infections requiring medical treatment, and with diarrhea and respiratory symptoms.

TL;DR: Assessment of the association between a history of photosensitizing medication use and non-melanoma skin cancer and an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma with tetracycline use and of squamous cell carcinomas with diuretic use suggests appropriate counseling regarding sun exposure may reduce skin cancer in patients exposed to these medications.