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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 16, 2023
A recently published study of those who experienced stroke found that the oral microbiome of patients with the most severe stroke had high levels of oral bacteria and cytokines compared with those who had undergone less serious stroke. The study has yet to undergo peer review. Click here to read more.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
MARCH 25, 2021
When a patient dies after surviving the acute phase of stroke, stroke-associated pneumonia is often cited as the cause. Patients experiencing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), a common stroke-related condition, are at an increased risk for this. All of these may lead to oral hygiene issues. INVESTINGATING THE LINK.
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