The causal association between smoking, alcohol consumption and risk of upper urinary calculi: insights from a Mendelian randomization study

Background: The causal link between smoking, alcohol consumption, and upper urinary calculi remains uncertain in observational studies due to confounding factors. To uncover potential causal associations, we utilized two-sample univariable and multivariable Mendelian randomization (MR) methods.Metho...

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Main Authors: Li Wang, Shan Yin, Kun-peng Li, Er-hao Bao, Jia-hao Wang, Ping-yu Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2023.1268720/full