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  • Mendelian randomization (MR) is a key method for inferring causal relationships between exposures and outcomes.
  • While MR is widely used for binary outcomes, its application to survival data requires careful consideration.

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  • To investigate the challenges of applying standard MR methods to censored survival time data.
  • To provide practical recommendations for modeling survival outcomes within an MR framework.

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  • Exploration of the Cox proportional hazard and additive hazard models in MR.
  • Emphasis on two-stage MR methods applied to survival data.
  • Simulation studies and real-world data analysis (Women's Health Initiative).

Main Results:

  • Naive application of standard MR approaches to censored survival times can introduce significant bias.
  • Specific modeling strategies are necessary for accurate causal inference with survival outcomes in MR.

Conclusions:

  • Standard MR methods are not directly transferable to survival data without potential bias.
  • The study provides essential insights and practical advice for robust survival outcome modeling in Mendelian randomization studies.