Overall, these studies and reports highlight the critical link between oral health and the risk of developing brain abscesses, as well as the need for timely diagnosis and treatment to improve ...

In this regard, the immune system is positioned as a common link between the seemingly diverse genetic and environmental risk factors for schizophrenia. Synthesizing information about how the ...

Background Brain abscess is a potentially fatal disease. This study assesses clinical aspects of brain abscess in a large hospital cohort. Methods Retrospective review of adult patients with ...

Bacteria in the gut and mouth could shed light on your stroke risk. Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD Hippocrates ...

A doctor may ask questions about occupation, travel, and any recent infections or medical treatments to assess the risk of pyogenic liver abscess. To diagnose pyogenic liver abscess, doctors may ...

It’s also important to get and maintain healthy gut and oral microbiomes. This involves eating plenty of fermented foods, ...

In people with a low Brain Care Score/less favorable modifiable risk factor profile, shorter leukocyte telomeres significantly increased (by 11%) the risk for stroke, dementia and late-life ...

"So we can study something more like a mini brain-structure, to understand how the cells interact with alcohol, and then to see how the genetic risk factors play a role in that response." ...

(Under any circumstances, don't try to drain the abscess yourself, as this could risk infection and serious injury.) Warm compresses. Soak a small, clean towel with warm water. Apply the compress ...

If you have a combination of these risk factors, you’re much more likely to get polyps or cancer. Talk about your risks with your doctor, and let them know if anything changes. They may be able ...

The average age for a brain aneurysm to be detected is 50 (Sandilands is 53). Females have a higher risk of brain aneurysm than males after about age 50. Declining oestrogen around menopause reduces ...

A total of 102 patients were diagnosed with brain abscess between January 1994 and April 2009. Median age was 47 years and 65% were male. This yields an estimated incidence of 0,4/100.000/year.