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Causal relationship between hyperthyroidism and cataracts: a two-sample bi-directional mendelian randomization study.
Scientific reports - 23 Oct 2024
Ding Helin, Chen Taige, Peng Hao, Wang Lu, Gu Jun
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Clinical studies and meta-analyses have suggested a link between thyroid dysfunction and lens opacification. The objective of this study is to investigate the causal relationship between hyperthyroidism and the development of cataracts using the Mendelian randomization approach, with the aim of filling the gap in knowledge about the systemic effects of hyperthyroidism on ocular health. Leveraging genetic variants...
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