Background
Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, with oral and oropharyngeal cancer rates remaining persistently high. Moreover, the incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OPSCC) continues to rise at approximately 1% per year, with mortality…
Key messages
Fifteen risk factors were associated with young-onset dementia.
Targeting health and lifestyle factors may reduce the risk of young-onset dementia.
Background The global prevalence of dementia is expected to rise from 50 million in 2020 to 115 million in…
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an emergency of international concern in January 2020, COVID-19 has required unprecedented public health action to protect population health. Initially, the impact of the pandemic was measured by deaths, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit admissions.…
Treatment for head and neck cancers may lead to salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia, particularly where external-beam radiation therapy is used. Salivary gland hypofunction is also seen in patients in cases where radioactive iodine, total body irradiation, high-dose chemotherapy with hematopoietic stem…
Although the prevalence of gingivitis can be similar to or greater than dental caries during childhood, gingivitis has received much less attention in understanding the long-term impact chronic periodontal inflammation in childhood may have on the overall health of the periodontium throughout…
To investigate the association of oral health and Meniere’s disease, a nationwide population-based longitudinal study was conducted, using data from the National Health Insurance Database of the Korean National Health Insurance Service. The analysis included 2.24 million adults who underwent oral health…
The oral cavity houses a complex microbiota community that plays a vital role in general homeostasis. It is one of the most colonized parts of the body, after the intestinal system, possessing the second largest and most diverse microbiota, including bacteria, viruses,…
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of disability and death globally. It is well recognized that modifying established ASCVD risk factors reduce ASCVD morbidity and mortality. However, other preventive strategies may also contribute to cardiovascular risk improvements. Periodontal disease (PD)…
The global surge in the omicron (B.1.1.529) variant has resulted in many individuals with hybrid immunity, that is, immunity developed through a combination of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. Restricting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection and preventing severe COVID-19 remains a global priority.…
This research was discussed with authors Dr. Leigha Rock, PhD, and Dr. Paul Allison, PhD in Episodes 64 and 69 of Conversations with Dr. Glogauer and Kim Ivan, respectively. Additional keynotes and resources are included with the audiocast episodes to layer learning. Listen to Episodes…
