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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-01-01
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| Series: | BMJ Open Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000759.full |
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