Association Between Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Renal Function: a Mendelian Randomization Study

Conclusion: By a genetic approach that limits residual confounding and reverse causation in observational conventional epidemiological studies, TSH and eGFR are not causally associated, which suggests genetically elevated TSH concentrations may not affect the renal function.Kidney Blood Press Res 2018;43:1121 –1130
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research