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Causal relationship between autoimmune diseases and iron deficiency anemia: a two-sample mendelian randomization study.
Scientific reports - 21 Apr 2026
Chen Wen, Wang Yinuo, Long Haojun, Yang Yongyu, Liu Yingliang, Xiao Jie, Lu Qiyu, Shu Yixiong, Liang Daoming, Zhai Li
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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major contributor to global morbidity and disease burden. While observational studies have suggested associations between autoimmune diseases (ADs) and IDA, the causal nature of these relationships remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the potential causal effects of ADs on IDA. A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted using...
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