Mendelian Randomization, 2nd Edition

Contents

1. Preface to the second edition
2. Abbreviations
3. Notation
4. IUnderstanding and performing Mendelian randomization Understanding and performing Mendelian randomization
5. 1Introduction and motivation
6. 1.1Shortcomings of classical epidemiology
7. 1.2The rise of genetic epidemiology
8. 1.3Motivating example: The inflammation hypothesis
9. 1.4Other examples of Mendelian randomization
10. 1.5Overview of book
11. 1.6Summary
12. 2What is Mendelian randomization?
13. 2.1What is Mendelian randomization?
14. 2.2Why use Mendelian randomization?
15. 2.3A brief overview of genetics
16. 2.4Classification of Mendelian randomization investigations
17. 2.5Summary
18. 3Assumptions for causal inference
19. 3.1Observational and causal relationships
20. 3.2Finding a valid instrumental variable
21. 3.3Testing for a ...