Could this plaque identifying toothpaste prevent a heart attack or stroke?
Monday, February 24, 2020 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body — in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation is intimately involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and is accurately measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a sensitive marker for future risks of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers […]