Highlights: A toothbrush-shaped ultrasound device can screen for gum disease without invasive probing It provides accurate images of hard-to-reach areas like molars and premolars In animal studies ...

A search through February 2025 revealed 14 studies comprising 72,467 participants that were related to a possible association between gum disease and heavy metal exposure, according to the study. The ...

The TEER procedure is highly recommended for patients who are considered high surgical risk due to pre-existing issues like hypertension, diabetes, obesity, advanced age, physical frailty, enlarged or ...

Latest medical research on lung disease. Learn about the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and lung cancer along with the latest treatment information.

Factors associated with eRA disease activity, including elevated levels of CRP, could be considered important predictors of CAL, in combination with local factors such as baseline CAL and high ...

The prevalence of poor oral health and severe periodontal diseases have been reported to be high among people who use heroin. [79, 80] It was also found that there is a strong correlation between ...

More information: James W. Edwards et al, Tackling geographic barriers to primary dental care (dental deserts): a systematic review, British Dental Journal (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41415-025-8487-8 ...

However, the authors maintain that one area that's been less studied is oral health and diseases in microgravity, especially gum disease, also known as periodontitis.

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The goal of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is to improve blood flow to your heart. The heart is a muscle about the size of your fist. Your heart pumps blood and oxygen to all of the organs and ...

Gum disease: Although studies are mixed, some research shows that advanced gum disease leads to increased inflammation in the body, which can lead to higher blood sugar levels. Gum disease is also ...

Graft versus host disease, or GVHD, is a complication of a stem cell transplant, a treatment for blood cancers and certain blood or immune system disorders. With GVHD, white blood cells called T ...