Tooth Loss Linked With Increased Risks of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, and the risk of cognitive decline grows with each tooth lost, according.
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Another Study Confirms Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease
Researchers at the University Medical Center Greifswald have confirmed the results of a previous study that found an association between inflammatory gum disease.
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Committee Meets to Develop Medical-Dental Integration Framework
Recognizing the significant role that oral health plays in overall health, the National Association for Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), funded by the Centers.
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Apnea Treatment May Reduce Dementia Risks
Older adults who received positive airway pressure therapy prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and.
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Gum Bacteria Imbalance Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker
Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their gums are more likely to have evidence for amyloid beta, which is a.
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Nagai Wins National Academy of Medicine Catalyst Award
Shigemi Nagai, DDS, PhD, has received a National Academy of Medicine Catalyst Award as part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, a multiyear,.
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Research Confirms Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University say they have confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding.
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Large Study Links Periodontitis With Dementia
Bacteria that cause periodontal disease also are associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, especially vascular dementia, according to a.
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Oral Bacteria Triggers Alzheimer’s-Like Neuropathology
The oral bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis invades neurons and triggers Alzheimer’s-like neuropathology, according to research funded by the clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Cortexyme.
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Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia
A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to a collaborative study between researchers at National Taiwan University.
