Genetic evidence causally linking gastroesophageal reflux disease to cholecystitis: a two-sample mendelian randomization study

Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and cholecystitis share overlapping symptoms, including belching, acid reflux, and heartburn. Despite this, the causal relationship between these two conditions remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the causal link between GERD an...

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Published in:	BMC Gastroenterology
Main Authors:	Chao Wang, Jia Wang, Ming Fang, Bojian Fei
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-09-01
Subjects:	Mendelian randomization Gastroesophageal reflux disease Cholecystitis Single-nucleotide polymorphisms Causal effect
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03390-w