Alcohol consumption lowers risk of developing several arthritic conditions

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-06/elar-acl061610.php

Public release date: 16-Jun-2010
Contact: Rory Berrie
European League Against Rheumatism
Alcohol consumption lowers risk of developing several arthritic conditions
Impact of alcohol consumption on systemic inflammation unclear

Rome, Italy, Wednesday 16 June 2010: Alcohol consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing several arthritic conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis (OA), reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and spondylarthropathy, according to results of a new study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy. Regardless of the type of arthritis, all patients reported drinking less alcohol than controls, leading to questions around the inflammatory pathways behind the effects seen.

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