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Genetic evidence elucidates the mediating role of sex hormone-binding globulin in the causal relationship linking insomnia to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Human genomics - 16 Jun 2026
Huang Junming, Chen Mingxing, Zhou Song, Liu Jun, Li Jiangxi, Huang Shanhu, Zou Zhiyuan, Deng Kui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most prevalent type of entrapment neuropathy and is frequently associated with sleep disturbances. However, the directionality of this association remains ambiguous, necessitating an exploration of potential mediators. Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) may affect the risk of CTS by modulating the sex hormone milieu within the carpal tunnel. This study seeks to...
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