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Genetic Influence on Osteoarthritis Versus Other Rheumatic Diseases
11 Sept 2023
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to compare the genetic contribution to osteoarthritis (OA) versus other rheumatic/musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) in the same population and to explore the role for any shared genetics between OA and other RMDs. METHODS: In 59,970 Swedish twins aged 35 years or older, we estimated the heritability (the variance explained by genetic factors) of OA in peripheral joints, back and neck pain,...
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