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Prognostic biomarkers for lung adenocarcinoma based on Mendelian randomization analysis. [PDF]
Yang LR +6 more
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Abstract Purpose To assess the correlation between optical coherence tomography (OCT) and ultrasound pachymetry (USP) as methods for analysing central corneal thickness (CCT) and to evaluate ophthalmic factors affecting CCT. Methods The eyes of 3070 subjects of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort (NFBC) were examined at the age of 45–49 years.
Tuomas Qvist +3 more
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Causal genes for osteoporosis: Mendelian randomization analysis with multilayer xQTL data. [PDF]
Yu F, Wan X, Qiu J.
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Abstract Purpose To determine the molecular cause of the two epithelial recurrent erosion dystrophies, Dystrophia Smolandiensis and Dystrophia Helsinglandica, and to identify phenotypic differences between the two conditions. Methods DNA samples and clinical data from structured interview records were obtained from the Swedish families in which ...
Karl De Geer +5 more
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Unveiling novel drug targets for atherosclerosis: A Mendelian randomization analysis. [PDF]
Du W +6 more
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Meta‐Analysis: Redefining Liver Disease Risk in Heterozygous Alpha‐1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
SERPINA1 MZ/SZ genotypes is a common but under‐recognised liver risk state. Despite modest shifts in liver function tests, it is associated with approximately doubled odds of fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation, supporting its inclusion in chronic liver disease risk assessment.
Adam M. Syanda +8 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Causal inference of metabolites in autoimmune liver diseases: A Mendelian randomization analysis. [PDF]
Ren X, Yang W, Yan X, Zhang H.
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In a retrospective population‐based cohort study using the University of Manitoba IBD Epidemiology Database, persons with IBD have an increased risk of ESRD by nearly 50%, with CD showing greater risk than UC. Bowel surgery, allopurinol use and oral steroid therapy are important predictors, emphasising the necessity of careful renal monitoring in IBD ...
Onuma Sattayalertyanyong +4 more
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Periodontitis and metabolic diseases (diabetes and obesity): Tackling multimorbidity
Abstract Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are multifactorial, long‐term, chronic conditions that represent a burden to health‐care systems worldwide as they can only be controlled rather than cured; hence, they require long‐term care. With the exponential increase in NCDs, the occurrence of individuals presenting with more than one chronic disease is ...
Crystal Marruganti +2 more
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