Cognitive Decline Worsens in AD Patients with Gum Disease
Cognitive decline occurs more rapidly when a person with Alzheimer’s disease also has periodontal disease, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One….
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Gum Disease in Down Syndrome May Cause Alzheimer’s Progression
Periodontal disease appears to be a substantial contributor to Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome, according to a new review published in Alzheimer’s &…
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….
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Linked to Cognitive Impairment
Most people have experienced a lag in memory after a bad night’s sleep, but new research says chronic sleep disordered breathing might actually hasten cognitive…
Periodontal Disease Linked to Cognitive Decline
In the latest in a surge of research exploring the relationship between poor oral health and dementia, researchers in Spain have recently completed a case-control…
Research Explores Pathogens’ Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
Certain periodontal bacteria can make their way into the brain, according to a recent collaborative study by University of Central Lancastershire and University of Florida…
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: New Blood Test Suggests Possible Breakthrough
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s: New Blood Test Suggests Possible Breakthrough (via PRWeb) A new blood test that has the potential to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in an individual…
Gum disease linked to Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
OSH News Editor’s Note: The article misidentifies P. gingivalis as a virus, when it is, in fact a bacterium. Breaking News: Gum disease linked to…
The Critical Role Dentists Play in a Better Night’s Sleep
A review of research surrounding the dental team’s role in the detection and management of obstructive sleep apnea was published in a January issue of Quintessence…
Health Innovators: Judith Miklossy, MD, PhD
Dr. Dan Sindelar recently sat down with Judith Miklossy, MD, PhD at the AAOSH Scientific Session to discuss her research on the role of oral…