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Effect of basal metabolic rate on rheumatoid arthritis: a Mendelian randomization study.
Postgraduate medical journal - 15 Feb 2024
Zhang Qin, Liu Ang, Huang Cheng, Xiong ZhenCheng, Cheng Qi, Zhang Jun, Lin Jun, Yang Huilin
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PURPOSE: Basal metabolic rate (BMR) as one of the most basic and significant indicators of metabolism has been associated with human health. Previous studies showed that the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is linked to BMR; however, the causal relationship between BMR and RA is unknown. Thus, we aimed to explore the causal relationship between BMR and RA as well as RA-related factors. METHODS: Mendelian...
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