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Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack Discovered

heart-surgeryThe relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease CHD has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions, a researcher told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics on May 25.

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