A population-based case-control study of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and breast cancer: The impact of duration of use, cumulative dose and latency
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a popular class of antidepressants, may increase breast cancer risk by stimulating the secretion of prolactin, a potential tumour promoter. We evaluated the effects of duration of SSRI...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-12-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/8/90 |