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Causal associations between atrial fibrillation and breast cancer: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis.
Cancer medicine - 1 Mar 2024
Gong Zhaoting, Hu Mengjin, Yang Yuejin, Yin Chunlin
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BACKGROUND: Previous observational studies indicated that atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of breast cancer. Following a breast cancer diagnosis, the chance of developing atrial fibrillation may increase as well. However, it is uncertain whether the link is causal or just due to confounding factors. OBJECTIVE: Using bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, we sought to assess the...
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