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Statins as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy: a Mendelian randomization and cross-sectional observational study
22 Mar 2024
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BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the foremost cause of vision loss among the global working-age population, and statins are among the most frequently prescribed drugs for lipid management in patients with DR. The exact relationship between statins and DR has not been determined. This study sought to validate the causal association between statins usage and diabetic retinopathy. METHODS: The...
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