GUM disease has been linked to
a greater rate of cognitive decline
in people with Alzheimer’s Disease
(AD), early stage research published
in PLOS One, and reported first by
BBC News, has indicated.
The study, involving 59 people
with mild to moderate dementia
investigated over a six month
period, was suggestive that
the body’s response to gum
inflammation may be hastening the
brain’s decline by up to six-fold.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 14 Mar 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 14 Mar 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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