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Multivariable Mendelian Randomization: The Use of Pleiotropic Genetic Variants to Estimate Causal Effects by Burgess, Stephen, Thompson, Simon G.

“…Abstract A conventional Mendelian randomization analysis assesses the causal effect of a risk factor on an outcome by using genetic variants that are solely…”
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Combining information on multiple instrumental variables in Mendelian randomization: comparison of allele score and summarized data methods by Burgess, Stephen, Dudbridge, Frank, Thompson, Simon G.

“…Mendelian randomization is the use of genetic instrumental variables to obtain causal inferences from observational data. Two recent developments for combining…”
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A review of instrumental variable estimators for Mendelian randomization by Burgess, Stephen, Small, Dylan S, Thompson, Simon G

“…Instrumental variable analysis is an approach for obtaining causal inferences on the effect of an exposure (risk factor) on an outcome from observational data…”
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Bias due to participant overlap in two-sample Mendelian randomization by Burgess, Stephen, Davies, Neil M., Thompson, Simon G.

“…ABSTRACT Mendelian randomization analyses are often performed using summarized data. The causal estimate from a one‐sample analysis (in which data are taken…”
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Metabolic co-dependence of the oocyte and cumulus cells: essential role in determining oocyte developmental competence by Richani, Dulama, Dunning, Kylie R, Thompson, Jeremy G, Gilchrist, Robert B

“…Abstract BACKGROUND Within the antral follicle, the oocyte is reliant on metabolic support from its surrounding somatic cells. Metabolism plays a critical role…”
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The benefits and harms of breast cancer screening: an independent review by MARMOT, M. G, ALTMAN, D. G, CAMERON, D. A, DEWAR, J. A, THOMPSON, S. G, WILCOX, M

“…The breast cancer screening programmes in the United Kingdom currently invite women aged 50-70 years for screening mammography every 3 years. Since the time…”
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Superior Inhibitory Control and Resistance to Mental Fatigue in Professional Road Cyclists by Martin, Kristy, Staiano, Walter, Menaspà, Paolo, Hennessey, Tom, Marcora, Samuele, Keegan, Richard, Thompson, Kevin G, Martin, David, Halson, Shona, Rattray, Ben

“…Given the important role of the brain in regulating endurance performance, this comparative study sought to determine whether professional road cyclists have…”
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Network Mendelian randomization: using genetic variants as instrumental variables to investigate mediation in causal pathways by Burgess, Stephen, Daniel, Rhian M, Butterworth, Adam S, Thompson, Simon G

“…Mendelian randomization uses genetic variants, assumed to be instrumental variables for a particular exposure, to estimate the causal effect of that exposure…”
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Striking variation: a universal scale for worker aggression in ants by Thompson, G. J.

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Generation and sampling of quantum states of light in a silicon chip by Paesani, Stefano, Ding, Yunhong, Santagati, Raffaele, Chakhmakhchyan, Levon, Vigliar, Caterina, Rottwitt, Karsten, Oxenløwe, Leif K., Wang, Jianwei, Thompson, Mark G., Laing, Anthony

“…Implementing large instances of quantum algorithms 1 – 5 requires the processing of many quantum information carriers in a hardware platform that supports the…”
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Recommendations for the use of LDL apheresis by Thompson, G.R

“…Abstract Plasma exchange has been shown to increase life-expectancy in homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) but increasingly is being replaced by LDL…”
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Re: “Multivariable Mendelian Randomization: The Use of Pleiotropic Genetic Variants to Estimate Causal Effects” by Burgess, Stephen, Dudbridge, Frank, Thompson, Simon G.

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Programmable four-photon graph states on a silicon chip by Adcock, Jeremy C., Vigliar, Caterina, Santagati, Raffaele, Silverstone, Joshua W., Thompson, Mark G.

“…Future quantum computers require a scalable architecture on a scalable technology—one that supports millions of high-performance components. Measurement-based…”
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The Teacher as Street-Level Bureaucrat: Science Teacher's Discretionary Decision-Making in a Time of Reform by Hall, M, Hampden-Thompson, G

“…This article explores teacher discretion in the context of the English 2014 science curriculum and assessment reforms. The study positions primary and…”
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Warm-Up Strategies for Sport and Exercise: Mechanisms and Applications by McGowan, Courtney J., Pyne, David B., Thompson, Kevin G., Rattray, Ben

“…It is widely accepted that warming-up prior to exercise is vital for the attainment of optimum performance. Both passive and active warm-up can evoke…”
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Using published data in Mendelian randomization: a blueprint for efficient identification of causal risk factors by Burgess, Stephen, Scott, Robert A., Timpson, Nicholas J., Smith, George Davey, Thompson, Simon G.

“…Finding individual-level data for adequatelypowered Mendelian randomization analyses may be problematic. As publicly-available summarized data on genetic…”
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Meta-analysis of individual patient data to examine factors affecting growth and rupture of small abdominal aortic aneurysms by Sweeting, M. J., Thompson, S. G., Brown, L. C., Powell, J. T.

“…Background: Surveillance is a common management strategy for small abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) (3·0–5·4 cm in diameter). Individual characteristics, other…”
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A programmable qudit-based quantum processor by Chi, Yulin, Huang, Jieshan, Zhang, Zhanchuan, Mao, Jun, Zhou, Zinan, Chen, Xiaojiong, Zhai, Chonghao, Bao, Jueming, Dai, Tianxiang, Yuan, Huihong, Zhang, Ming, Dai, Daoxin, Tang, Bo, Yang, Yan, Li, Zhihua, Ding, Yunhong, Oxenløwe, Leif K., Thompson, Mark G., O’Brien, Jeremy L., Li, Yan, Gong, Qihuang, Wang, Jianwei

“…Controlling and programming quantum devices to process quantum information by the unit of quantum dit, i.e., qudit, provides the possibilities for…”
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Ibrexafungerp: A novel oral glucan synthase inhibitor by Davis, M R, Donnelley, M A, Thompson, G R

“…Ibrexafungerp is a novel glucan synthase inhibitor currently undergoing phase II and phase III clinical trials. This compound has demonstrated in vitro…”
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Experimental Bayesian Quantum Phase Estimation on a Silicon Photonic Chip by Paesani, S., Gentile, A. A., Santagati, R., Wang, J., Wiebe, N., Tew, D. P., O’Brien, J. L., Thompson, M. G.

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