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Mendelian randomization studies in ankylosing spondylitis: A systematic review.
International journal of rheumatic diseases - 1 Nov 2024
Wei Jiangnan, Zhu Xiuyuan, Wang Jiaxian, Yang Kezhou, Chen Jiayin, Li Jingling, Zuo Shunli, Liu Ning
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INTRODUCTION: Previous research has revealed connections between ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and comorbid conditions. However, observational studies frequently encounter difficulties in establishing definitive causal links between potential risk factors and AS. In contrast, Mendelian randomization (MR) offers a more robust approach to exploring causality by leveraging the random allocation of alleles at birth,...
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