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A review of the relationship between alcohol and oral cancer

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The authors conclude that this relationship has not yet been firmly established, however, the use of alcohol-containing mouthrinses in high-risk populations should be restricted, pending the outcome of further research.
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This paper aims to review the current literature regarding the association between alcohol consumption and oral cancer. The authors have discussed the constituents of alcohol-containing beverages, the metabolism of ethanol and its effect on the oral microflora. The local and systemic carcinogenic effects of alcohol have been detailed. The beneficial effects of alcohol consumption on general health have also been considered. A possible relationship between alcohol-containing mouthrinses and oral cancer has been suggested in the literature. The authors conclude that this relationship has not yet been firmly established. However, the use of alcohol-containing mouthrinses in high-risk populations should be restricted, pending the outcome of further research.

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Moderate alcohol intake and lower risk of coronary heart disease: meta-analysis of effects on lipids and haemostatic factors.

TL;DR: Alcohol intake is causally related to lower risk of coronary heart disease through changes in lipids and haemostatic factors as well as observational studies providing strong evidence that moderate alcohol intake lowers risk of heart disease.
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Moderate Alcohol Intake, Increased Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein and Its Subfractions, and Decreased Risk of Myocardial Infarction

TL;DR: The inverse association of moderate alcohol intake with the risk of myocardial infarction is confirmed and support the view that the effect is mediated, in large part, by increases in both HDL2 and HDL3.
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Alcohol and coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis.

TL;DR: The degree of protection from moderate doses of alcohol should be reconsidered and the effect of drinking patterns on the risk of coronary heart disease should be performed, and caution is needed in making general recommendations.
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Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Stroke: A Meta-analysis

TL;DR: It is indicated that heavy alcohol consumption increases the relative risk of stroke while light or moderate alcohol consumption may be protective against total and ischemic stroke.
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