Scientists find a hidden heart valve risk associated with gum disease
Scientists report a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease.
Why it matters. The finding suggests gum health may be connected to heart valve problems.
What to watch. Look for further confirmation and details on how the association was measured.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceScienceDailyUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ScienceDaily“Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease”
SourceNews-medicalLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at News-medical“Gum disease bacteria linked to calcific aortic valve stenosis”
SourceScienceDailyUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ScienceDaily“Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease”
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Ranked 5th of 10.
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- 7.8
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