Study Takes a Fresh Approach to Plaque Disruption in Early Childhood Caries
Scientists strategize to disrupt stubborn bacteria-yeast biofilm implicated in early childhood caries.
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New Research into COVID-19 Lung Disease Underscores Importance of Oral Hygiene
Study shows that individuals with periodontal diseases are likely to pass the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their saliva into their lungs—with potentially deadly results.
Immunity Gained From COVID-19 Vaccine May Be More Effective Against Variants Than…
New research from the National Institutes of Health has found that the immunity acquired from COVID-19 vaccination seems to be more adept at creating antibodies to a wide spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 variants than the immunity gained…
Migraine Headache Sufferers May Be at Greater Risk for COVID-19
Individuals who experience migraine headaches may be at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 or suffer more severe symptoms, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Headache Society. Data from more than 170…
Risk for Heart Inflammation Noted Among Young People Post-COVID-19 Vaccination
More than 20 million young people in the United States have been vaccinated against COVID-19, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found 300 cases of myocarditis or pericarditis among this population following…
The Quickly Spreading Delta Variant Causes Higher Hospitalization Rates
Delta, the newest and most virulent COVID-19 variant that has ravaged India, is quickly spreading around the globe. Unfortunately, this variant causes twice as many hospitalizations as previous iterations of the novel coronavirus, according…
The US Shifts Focus to Development of Anti-Viral Pills to Treat COVID-19
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is spending more than $3 billion to develop anti-viral pills to treat COVID-19. The significant financial commitment will support clinical trials of three potentially viable…
Comprehensive Look at COVID-19 Patients Finds Many Still Experiencing Symptoms
A white paper titled “A Detailed Study of Patients With Long-Haul COVID-19” has found that 23% of patients who recovered from COVID-19 still face lingering health problems. The study investigated health insurance claims of more than 2…
Time Allotted to Use Provider Relief Funds Is Extended
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended the deadline for using payments provided via the Provider Relief Fund. The initial deadline to use the funds distributed to healthcare providers in order to…
British Study Finds Babies Produce Strong Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2
Researchers from the University of Bristol found that infants mount a stronger immune response to COVID-19 than many adults. The results, published in Cell Reports Medicine, found that infants younger than 3 months of age generated high…
