Causal link between polymyositis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in individuals of European ancestry
Polymyositis (PM), an autoimmune muscle disorder, often leads to interstitial lung disease (ILD), including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, causality and mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the causal effect of PM on IPF risk, identify potential mediating biomarkers through multi-omics...