Salivary Diagnostics: A Game Changer?
A mountain of research has proved time and time again what dentists have been noticing for years: oral health is inexorably linked to overall health…
Category Archives: Biomarkers
High Lp-PLA2 Doubles Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers in Texas have just released groundbreaking new information about inflammatory biomarkers and their relationship to Alzheimer’s disease.Their results were published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia….
Pathogen Ups Inflammation Marker 20%
Inflammation testing is one of the key steps to evaluating underlying systemic problems to help prevent and reduce the impact of inflammatory diseases. A team…
Perio Disease & Endothelial Function Have Researchers Seeing Red
In a study entitled Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease are increased in untreated chronic periodontitis: a case control study, published in the Australian Dental Journal, researchers examined the…
Can Sleep Apnea Give Kids Gum Disease?
A new study published in Pediatric Pulmonology found that salivary biomarkers are significantly correlated with obstructive sleep apnea in children. Here are the takeaways from this study,…
The Genetic Marker that Could Spell Trouble for Your Health
Periodontal disease is quickly being recognized as a medical condition with systemic ramifications. While it is still essential to address periodontal disease from a traditional…
Why High HDL Isn’t Your Best Bet Against Heart Disease
Good heart health used to be simple, raise your HDL and lower your LDL and you’ll lower your risk for heart disease. New research from…
Alzheimer’s researchers seek better prevention with early detection
Alzheimer’s researchers seek better prevention with early detection (via http://pin.a-health-day.com) Alzheimer’s researchers seek better prevention with early detection (via PBS News Hour) JUDY WOODRUFF: Alzheimer’s…
Spit Holds the Secrets to Early Cancer Detection
Researchers are finding pancreatic cancer biomarkers in saliva, reports a study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. In 2010, this same research team also found biomarkers…
‘Salivaomics’ – The Future of Integrative Care
Research performed at the UCLA School of Dentistry has shown that saliva used for health screenings is as useful as blood and other bodily fluids…