Genome-wide association analysis and replication in 810,625 individuals with varicose veins.

Genome-wide association analysis and replication in 810,625 individuals with varicose veins – Nature Communications

News Release: Oxford’s largest ever study into varicose veins shows need for surgery is linked to genetics – University of Oxford

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@WaheedURAhmed1 and colleagues find genetic variants associated with varicose veins and show that a higher polygenic risk score for varicose veins correlates with a greater likelihood of patients undergoing surgical treatment. https://t.co/9H7u017RE4 @DominicFurniss

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