Modifiable Risk Factors Tied to MS Diagnosis, Neurodegeneration
Links seen between smoking and risk for MS diagnosis; high alcohol intake tied to retinal features indicating more severe neurodegeneration.
Source: neurologyadvisor.com
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Links seen between smoking and risk for MS diagnosis; high alcohol intake tied to retinal features indicating more severe neurodegeneration.
Smoking is associated with higher odds of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), and high alcohol intake is associated with retinal features indicative of more severe neurodegeneration in individuals with MS.
High alcohol consumption can contribute to more severe neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis — and smoking may increase risk for disease development, new research suggests.