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The genetic causal effect of hand grip strength on osteoporosis and falling risk: a Mendelian randomization study.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2024
Ma Yanhua, Qiao Jingtao, Wang Zhenxing, Pan Qi, Guo Lixin
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Background: Patients with osteoporosis (OP) are often associated with decreased hand grip strength and increased risk of falling. It remains unclear whether there is a genetic causal between hand grip strength and OP, falling risk. Methods: The Mendelian randomization study was used to investigate the genetic causal effect of low hand grip strength on total body bone mineral density (BMD) at different ages, OP,...
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