Examining the possible causal relationship between lung function, COPD and Alzheimer’s disease: a Mendelian randomisation study

Rationale Large retrospective case-control studies have reported an association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), reduced lung function and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it remains unclear if these diseases are causally linked, or due to shared risk factors....

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Main Authors: George Davey Smith, Raquel Granell, James Dodd, Daniel Higbee, Esther Walton, Roxanna Korologou-Linden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000759.full
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