Eczema as a protective factor for brain cancer: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brain cancer is one of the most aggressive cancer types owing to poor treatment effects. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that allergies may increase the disease risk. Therefore, this study evaluated the association between eczema and the risk of various brain cancers.

Methods

We systematically searched the PubMed and Embase databases from their inception until June 23, 2022. Two reviewers independently reviewed and screened the articles, extracted data, assessed the study quality, and pooled the results. Stata software was used to generate pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

We included 20 studies comprising 5,117,222 patients that investigated the relationship between eczema and brain cancer. Eczema was significantly in

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9798677 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature