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To what extent is the familial risk of rheumatoid arthritis explained by established rheumatoid arthritis risk factors?
Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.) - 1 Feb 2015
Jiang Xia, Frisell Thomas, Askling Johan, Karlson Elizabeth W, Klareskog Lars, Alfredsson Lars, Källberg Henrik
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OBJECTIVE: Family history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the strongest risk factors for developing RA, and information on family history is, therefore, routinely collected in clinical practice. However, as more genetic and environmental risk factors shared by relatives are identified, the importance of family history may diminish. The aim of this study was to determine how much of the familial risk of RA...
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