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Causal association between adiposity and hemorrhoids: a Mendelian randomization study
6 Oct 2023
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Background Hemorrhoids are a very common anorectal disorder affecting a large number of individuals throughout the world. This study aimed to evaluate the causal effects of four adiposity traits including body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio on hemorrhoids by Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods We used summary statistics of BMI (N = 461,460), body fat...
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