Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Preterm Birth: Univariate and Multivariate Mendelian Randomization
This study presents evidence indicating that genetically predicted GERD can heighten the risk of PTB. Therefore, it is advisable to perform focused screening for pregnant women with GERD in order to find the initial signs of PTB and promptly apply intervention strategies to extend the duration of pregnancy.
Authors
- R. Yao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6265-6864)
- Xinyu Han
- Chang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8169-4572)
- Lu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5685-7017)
- Xiaoling Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4770-3745)
- Tian qiang Wu
Institutions
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Women s Health
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s467056
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.46
Funders
- Heilongjiang University
- National Natural Science Foundation of China