Using Mendelian randomisation to assess causality in observational studies.

Panagiota PagoniNiki L DimouNeil MurphyEvie Stergiakouli

Published in: Evidence-based mental health (2019)

MR is a useful tool to assess causality of risk factors in medical research. Assessment of the key assumptions underlying MR is crucial for a valid interpretation of the results.

Keyphrases

risk factors
contrast enhanced
adverse drug
magnetic resonance
magnetic resonance imaging
emergency department
computed tomography