Exploring potential shared genetic influences between rheumatoid arthritis and blood lipid levels.

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and blood lipid levels has often been described as paradoxical, despite the strong association between RA and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. We aimed to clarify the genetic architecture that would explain the relationship between RA and blood-lipid levels, while considering inflammation as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). METHODS:...

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