Linking periodontitis with 20 cancers, emphasis on oropharyngeal cancer: a Mendelian randomization analysis.

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While associations between periodontitis and an elevated risk of cancer have been suggested, the results of existing observational studies have been inconsistent, also leaving room for further investigation into the underlying mechanisms. This study was designed to delve into the possible causal link between periodontitis and 20 standard cancers while concurrently identifying potential mediators. We initiated a...

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