Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology using mendelian randomisation (STROBE-MR): explanation and elaboration.
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Authors
Skrivankova, Veronika W
Richmond, Rebecca C
Woolf, Benjamin AR
Davies, Neil M
Swanson, Sonja A
VanderWeele, Tyler J
Timpson, Nicholas J
Higgins, Julian PT
Dimou, Niki
Loder, Elizabeth W
Golub, Robert M
Egger, Matthias
Davey Smith, George
Richards, J Brent
Publication Date
2021-10-26Journal Title
BMJ
ISSN
0959-8146
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
375
Number
n2233
Language
eng
Type
Article
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Skrivankova, V. W., Richmond, R. C., Woolf, B. A., Davies, N. M., Swanson, S. A., VanderWeele, T. J., Timpson, N. J., et al. (2021). Strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology using mendelian randomisation (STROBE-MR): explanation and elaboration.. BMJ, 375 (n2233) https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2233
Abstract
Mendelian randomisation (MR) studies allow a better understanding of the causal effects of modifiable exposures on health outcomes, but the published evidence is often hampered by inadequate reporting. Reporting guidelines help authors effectively communicate all critical information about what was done and what was found. STROBE-MR (strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology using mendelian randomisation) assists authors in reporting their MR research clearly and transparently. Adopting STROBE-MR should help readers, reviewers, and journal editors evaluate the quality of published MR studies. This article explains the 20 items of the STROBE-MR checklist, along with their meaning and rationale, using terms defined in a glossary. Examples of transparent reporting are used for each item to illustrate best practices.
Sponsorship
MRC (MC_UU_00006/1)
National Cancer Institute (U19CA148065)
European Commission Horizon 2020 (H2020) Societal Challenges (634935)
Cancer Research UK (A10710)
Cancer Research UK (A16563)
Cancer Research UK (A10118)
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External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2233
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/330462
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