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George Davey Smith
Researcher at University of Bristol
Publications - 2646
Citations - 294406
George Davey Smith is an academic researcher from University of Bristol. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Mendelian randomization. The author has an hindex of 224, co-authored 2540 publications receiving 248373 citations. Previous affiliations of George Davey Smith include Keele University & Western Infirmary.
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Prescription Opioid Use and Risk for Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders: A Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Analysis
TL;DR: In this 2-sample mendelian randomization study using genetic instruments for common pain medications, the genetic liability for prescription opioid use was associated with increased risk for major depression.
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A comparison of associations of alanine aminotransferase and gamma-glutamyltransferase with fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and glycated hemoglobin in women with and without diabetes
TL;DR: E elevation of liver enzymes and hepatic insulin resistance as reflected by fasting insulin occur in the early stages of insulin resistance and highlight the central role of the liver in insulin resistance in the general population.
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Socio-demographic patterning of physical activity across migrant groups in India: results from the Indian Migration Study.
Ruth Sullivan,Sanjay Kinra,Ulf Ekelund,A. V. Bharathi,Mario Vaz,Anura V Kurpad,Timothy Collier,Kolli Srinath Reddy,Dorairaj Prabhakaran,Yoav Ben-Shlomo,George Davey Smith,Shah Ebrahim,Shah Ebrahim,Hannah Kuper +13 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that migrants have already acquired PA levels that closely resemble long-term urban residents and effective public health interventions to increase PA are needed.
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Evaluating the relationship between alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and cardiovascular disease: A multivariable Mendelian randomization study
TL;DR: Genetic predisposition for alcohol consumption to be associated with CVD risk factors, including high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglycerides, was found, and its impact was attenuated in MVMR adjusting for smoking.