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Periodontal disease is associated with increased stroke risk, an association partially mediated by inflammation.
International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society - 1 Jan 2026
Ling Yitong, Cheng Hongtao, Huang Xiaxuan, Yuan Shiqi, Tan Shanyuan, Tang Yonglan, Bai Zihong, Li Xinya, Chen Jianguang, Xu Anding, Lyu Jun
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BACKGROUND: Despite evidence linking periodontal disease to stroke risk, research investigating the potential mediating role of inflammatory markers and the modifying influence of genetic susceptibility in this relationship remains limited. AIM: The study aimed to assess the association between self-reported high risk of periodontal disease and stroke, while exploring the potential mediating effects of...
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