Statins as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy: a Mendelian randomization and cross-sectional observational study

Statins as a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy: a Mendelian randomization and cross-sectional observational study

Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the foremost cause of vision loss among the global working-age population, and statins are among the most frequently prescribed drugs for lipid management in patients with DR. The exact relationship between statins and DR has not been determined. This...

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Main Authors: Chengming Chen, Huan Zhang, Yanyan Lan, Weiming Yan, Sida Liu, Yixuan Chen, Tingke Xie, Jiayi Ning, Xiaolong Yan, Lei Shang, Jing Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Diabetic retinopathy
Statins
HMGCR
Mendelian randomization
NHANES
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-05097-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-05097-8

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