by Dr. Michael P. Bonner — You already know that gum disease can cause cavities, bad breath and tooth loss. You also may know that infected gums increase one’s risk for heart damage. What you may not know — and what dentists are just now discovering — is that gum disease also can drastically increase […]
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CRP: A marker of cardiovascular inflammation
August 26, 2012
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by Dr. Robin Terranella — When it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), most of us know that high blood pressure and cholesterol are important risk factors requiring control. However, a recent study, called JUPITER (Justification for the Use of statins in Primary prevention: an Intervention Trial Evaluating Rosuvastatin), found that more emphasis should be placed […]
November 17, 2012
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