Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yangchang Zhang, Jun Fan, Li Chen, Yang Xiong, Tingting Wu, Shisi Shen, Xu Wang, Xuchen Meng, Yanjun Lu, Xun Lei
Summary: The study found that genetically predicted coffee consumption has a causal effect on the risk of overall, knee, and self-reported osteoarthritis, but not on hip osteoarthritis. Further research is needed to elucidate the role of coffee consumption in osteoarthritis prevention.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Junxiang Wang, Binfei Zhang, Leixuan Peng, Jiachen Wang, Ke Xu, Peng Xu
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic causality between alcohol intake, smoking, coffee consumption, and arthritis using Mendelian randomization analysis. The results showed a positive genetic causal association between smoking and coffee consumption and arthritis (OA and RA), while there was insufficient evidence for genetic causality between alcohol intake and arthritis.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Paul Carter, Shuai Yuan, Siddhartha Kar, Mathew Vithayathil, Amy M. Mason, Stephen Burgess, Susanna C. Larsson
Summary: This Mendelian randomisation study investigated the causal associations of coffee consumption with various cancers. The results showed that coffee consumption was associated with an increased risk of oesophageal cancer, but not with the majority of other cancer types. However, coffee consumption was associated with an increased risk of multiple myeloma and a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shuai Yuan, Paul Carter, Amy M. Mason, Stephen Burgess, Susanna C. Larsson
Summary: A Mendelian randomization study found limited evidence that coffee consumption affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, suggesting that previous observational studies may have been confounded.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhizhong Zhang, Mengmeng Wang, Shuai Yuan, Xinfeng Liu
Summary: The study suggests that alcohol intake may increase the risk of epilepsy, while milk intake may lower the risk.
Article
Orthopedics
H. Zhao, J. Zhu, L. Ju, L. Sun, L. A. Tse, S. Kinra, Y. Li
Summary: This study provides genetic support that hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a potential risk factor for overall stroke, ischemic stroke (IS), and small vessel IS. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of causal associations between site-specific OA and stroke subtypes.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Z. -Y. Cui, H. Feng, B. -C. He, J. -Y. He, H. Tian, Y. Tian
Summary: A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis was conducted to investigate the association between serum amino acid (AA) levels and osteoarthritis (OA) risk. The results showed significant associations between alanine (Ala), tyrosine (Tyr), isoleucine (Ile) levels and OA risk.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ziqin Cao, Yudi Wu, Qiangxiang Li, Yajia Li, Jianhuang Wu
Summary: The study suggests a causal relationship between childhood obesity and osteoarthritis, especially in the development of knee and hip OA, with significant findings confirmed by sensitivity tests.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Arjan P. Bergink, Katerina Trajanoska, Andre G. Uitterlinden, Joyce B. J. van Meurs
Summary: The study investigated the causal relationship between genetically determined serum vitamin D levels and hip/knee osteoarthritis, finding no association between genetic variations associated with low vitamin D serum levels and an increased risk of hip or knee OA.
Article
Anesthesiology
Shuai Yuan, Iyas Daghlas, Susanna C. Larsson
Summary: This study used Mendelian randomization to investigate the causal associations between alcohol and coffee consumption, smoking, and the risk of developing migraine. The results suggested that genetically predicted alcohol consumption and coffee consumption were negatively associated with migraine risk, while smoking initiation was positively associated. The study also found that genetic liability to migraine was inversely associated with alcohol consumption, but not with coffee consumption or smoking initiation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Guoxu Zhao, Zhao Wang, Jinli Ji, Rongjun Cui
Summary: This study found that drinking 2-4 cups of coffee per day can reduce serum TSH concentrations, while drinking less than 2 cups of coffee per day can lower the risk of subclinical hypothyroidism. Coffee consumption is not associated with the risk of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
D. Gill, V Karhunen, R. Malik, M. Dichgans, N. Sofat
Summary: The study identified protective effects of genetically predicted education and LDL-C levels on OA risk, and adverse effects of genetically predicted BMI and smoking. There was no strong evidence of an effect of genetically predicted SBP on OA risk. A proportion of the effect of genetically predicted education on OA risk was mediated through genetically predicted BMI and smoking.
OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Zhizhong Zhang, Mengmeng Wang, Shuai Yuan, Huan Cai, Shuang-Gen Zhu, Xinfeng Liu
Summary: The study found that genetically predicted coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), indicating that increased intake may lead to higher risks of these diseases. However, genetically predicted coffee consumption was associated with a decreased risk of small vessel stroke. Further research is needed to investigate the underlying biological mechanisms between genetically predicted coffee consumption and these diseases.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Liu Lin, Pan Luo, Mingyi Yang, Jiachen Wang, Weikun Hou, Peng Xu
Summary: Through a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis, we found that osteoporosis can reduce the incidence of osteoarthritis.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Xi Zhang, Zengjin Wen, Zixuan Xing, Xiaoyu Zhou, Zhiluo Yang, Ruijun Dong, Jiao Yang
Summary: This MR study indicates a causal relationship between any type of OA and bladder cancer risk, but not between site-specific OA, such as knee OA and hip OA, and bladder cancer. Screening and prevention of bladder cancer should be emphasized in patients with OA at any site.
Letter
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy and safety of adalimumab and biosimilars in patients with active RA who had an inadequate response to MTX. The results showed no significant difference in ACR20 response rates between biosimilars and adalimumab, and observed differences in safety ranking among the interventions.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This meta-analysis compared the effectiveness and safety of TNFI biosimilars to TNFI originators in RA patients. The results showed that TNFI biosimilars had comparable efficacy to their originators in terms of ACR20 and ACR50 response rates. There was also no significant difference in adverse events between the two groups.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee Md, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study aimed to compare the relative efficacy and safety of infliximab and its biosimilars in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who showed an inadequate response to methotrexate (MTX). A Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted, combining direct and indirect evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the efficacy and safety of infliximab biosimilars and the originator product in this patient population. The results showed that there were no significant differences in ACR20 response rates and serious adverse events (SAEs) between infliximab biosimilars and the originator.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness and safety of voclosporin + MMF, tacrolimus + MMF, and monotherapy for induction treatment in lupus nephritis patients. The results showed that tacrolimus + MMF and voclosporin + MMF were more effective than monotherapy, with tacrolimus + MMF being the most effective. However, tacrolimus + MMF had a higher risk of serious adverse events compared to monotherapy.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as induction therapy for lupus nephritis (LN). The results showed that there was no difference between tacrolimus and MMF in terms of complete or partial remission rates. However, tacrolimus had a lower incidence of herpes zoster infection and a higher risk of serum creatinine elevation compared to MMF. Overall, 3 mg/d tacrolimus was proven to be an effective and safe treatment for LN.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of olokizumab, tocilizumab, and sarilumab in rheumatoid arthritis patients who were intolerant or inadequately responding to methotrexate. The results showed that tocilizumab had the highest ACR20 response rate, followed by sarilumab and olokizumab. These three drugs were more effective than adalimumab and had similar safety profiles.
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR RHEUMATOLOGIE
(2023)
Letter
Genetics & Heredity
Young Ho Lee
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMMUNOGENETICS
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study aimed to systematically review the relationship between circulating leptin levels and osteoarthritis (OA), as well as the association between leptin receptor (LEPR) polymorphisms and OA susceptibility. Meta-analysis results showed that patients with OA had significantly higher levels of circulating leptin and synovial leptin compared to healthy individuals. Additionally, the LEPR rs1137101 polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of developing OA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study investigated the association between FCGR3A V158F and FCGR2A R131H polymorphisms and the responsiveness to biologic therapy in RA patients. The study found that the FCGR3A V allele was associated with better responsiveness to rituximab, while FCGR2A R allele carriers may show a better response to biologics. Genotyping of these polymorphisms could be useful in predicting the responsiveness to biologic treatment in RA patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between TLR9 polymorphisms and susceptibility to SLE. The results showed that the rs187084 polymorphism was associated with SLE risk in the Asian population, while the rs352139, rs352140, and rs5743836 polymorphisms were associated with SLE risk in the Asian, European, and Latin American populations, respectively.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study investigated the association between the functional Fc gamma receptor 3A (FCGR3A) V158F and FCGR2A R131H polymorphisms and responsiveness to rituximab therapy in patients with autoimmune diseases. The meta-analysis revealed a significant association between the FCGR3A V allele and responsiveness to rituximab, while no association was found for FCGR2A R131H polymorphism.
PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study found that circulating IL-33 levels were significantly higher in patients with SLE, suggesting a relationship between IL-33 and SLE. Additionally, the research identified an association between the IL-33 rs1891385 polymorphism and SLE susceptibility.
Article
Rheumatology
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: Meta-analysis reveals that baricitinib 4 mg is beneficial for treating active SLE in terms of a reduction of >= 4 points from baseline in SLEDAI-2K score and SLEDAI-2K remission of arthritis or rash. However, the higher frequency of severe adverse events (SAEs) and serious infections was observed in the group receiving baricitinib 4 mg.
Review
Allergy
Young Ho Lee, Gwan Gyu Song
Summary: This study aimed to determine if miR-146a and miR-499 polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to SLE. The results showed that the miR-146a rs2431697 C allele is associated with SLE and has a protective effect. However, the miR-146a rs2910164 is not associated with susceptibility to SLE.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)