The causal effects of dementia on systemic sclerosis: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
Our study provides evidence of a potential causal relationship between AD and a reduced risk of SSc, highlighting the need for further research to explore the underlying mechanisms of this complex disease relationship.
Authors
- Jie Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5416-4754)
- Ming Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7144-2891)
- Minhui Zhou
- Quan Yang
- Guorong Deng
- Qingqing Li
Institutions
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Guangzhou Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/js9.0000000000004881
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 36.00