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Osteoarthritis and analgesic consumption in haemochromatosis HFE C282Y homozygotes with normal or low iron parameters.
Nature communications - 7 Apr 2026
Helby Jens, Mottelson Mathis, Bojesen Stig Egil, Nordestgaard Børge Grønne, Faurschou Mikkel, Petersen Jesper, Ellervik Christina, Warny Marie, Glenthøj Andreas
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We studied 132,525 Danish general population individuals to examine whether risk of osteoarthritis and/or use of pain-relieving medication was increased in haemochromatosis C282Y homozygotes with normal or low plasma iron, transferrin saturation, or ferritin. We genotyped all 132,525 individuals for the HFE C282Y and H63D variants. During a median follow-up of 40 years, 31,636 individuals had osteoarthritis. Risk...
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