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Gallstones, Body Mass Index, C-Reactive Protein, and Gallbladder Cancer: Mendelian Randomization Analysis of Chilean and European Genotype Data.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 May 2021
Barahona Ponce Carol, Scherer Dominique, Brinster Regina, Boekstegers Felix, Marcelain Katherine, Gárate-Calderón Valentina, Müller Bettina, de Toro Gonzalo, Retamales Javier, Barajas Olga, Ahumada Monica, Morales Erik, Rojas Armando, Sanhueza Verónica, Loader Denisse, Rivera María Teresa, Gutiérrez Lorena, Bernal Giuliano, Ortega Alejandro, Montalvo Domingo, Portiño Sergio, Bertrán Maria Enriqueta, Gabler Fernando, Spencer Loreto, Olloquequi Jordi, Fischer Christine, Jenab Mazda, Aleksandrova Krasimira, Katzke Verena, Weiderpass Elisabete, Bonet Catalina, Moradi Tahereh, Fischer Krista, Bossers Willem, Brenner Hermann, Hveem Kristian, Eklund Niina, Völker Uwe, Waldenberger Melanie, Fuentes Guajardo Macarena, Gonzalez-Jose Rolando, Bedoya Gabriel, Bortolini Maria C, Canizales-Quinteros Samuel, Gallo Carla, Ruiz-Linares Andres, Rothhammer Francisco, Lorenzo Bermejo Justo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a neglected disease with substantial geographical variability: Chile shows the highest incidence worldwide, while GBC is relatively rare in Europe. Here, we investigate the causal effects of risk factors considered in current GBC prevention programs as well as C-reactive protein (CRP) level as a marker of chronic inflammation. APPROACH AND RESULTS: We applied...
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