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Causal Association Between Childhood Body Mass Index and Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis: An Analysis Using Mendelian Randomization.
Lymphatic research and biology - 1 Feb 2025
Luo Liyan, Yang Yun, He Jiahui, Bao Yunlei, Jiang Feng, Wu Chuyan, Zhang Ting
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Background: Research has indicated a link between obesity and a greater likelihood of venous disorders. However, the specific relationship between obesity in children and conditions such as phlebitis and thrombophlebitis remains undetermined. To explore this, we undertook a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to investigate the possible causal impact of childhood body mass index (BMI) on the development...
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