It has been argued that survival bias may distort results in Mendelian randomization studies in older populations. Through simulations of a simple causal structure we investigate the degree to which ...

Traditional epidemiological studies have identified numerous potential risk factors, but observational studies have struggled to establish causal links due to confounding factors and reverse causation ...

Man on bed with pillow embrace foot with painful swollen gout inflammation Researchers reviewed the causal relationships between gout, hyperuricemia, and associated comorbidities. Although ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Translational Internal Medicine reveals insights into the broader impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on cardiovascular health. By using a ...

A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local ...

Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Biomarkers called plasma metabolites may play a key role in the physiological pathways involved in ...

High body mass index may be associated with risk for vascular-related dementia, with high blood pressure partially mediating the association.

The study found that people with lower vitamin D levels had higher levels of CRP. This means there is a one-way connection—low vitamin D leads to more inflammation. This is not just a coincidence. The ...