Sentences with phrase «by plaque accumulation»

Ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke, occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off by plaque accumulation or a blood clot.

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Alzheimer's disease, a major source of dementia and memory loss in the elderly, is caused by the accumulation of protein plaques which choke neurons in the brain.

A follow - up screening conducted a year after the initial screening found those who had taken Aged Garlic Extract had slowed total plaque accumulation by 80 %, reduced soft plaque and demonstrated regression (less plaque on follow - up) for low - attenuation plaque.

AD is characterized by plaques composed of amyloid β - protein (Aβ) and tangles composed of Tau protein; accumulation of Aβ protein leads to disruption of Tau and, eventually, neurodegeneration which affects brain regions in a variety of ways.

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is characterized by the accumulation of plaques (composed of amyloid - beta protein) and fibrous tangles (composed of abnormal tau) in brain cells called neurons.

Studying mice and tissue samples from the arteries of patients, researchers atWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest this accumulation is driven, at least in part, by processes similar to the plaque formation implicated in brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

The cardiology establishment has finally had to admit that statins work not so much by lowering cholesterol, but more by acting like expensive super-aspirin: they reduce inflammation that damages artery linings and sets the stage for plaque accumulation.

Turmeric may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloid plaque accumulation in the brain.

Drinking cherry juice can prevent tooth decay by reducing the accumulation of plaque.

This clearly disproves the hypothesis that vegetable oils decrease the accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque by decreasing cholesterol levels.

Many serious dental health issues like gum disease are caused by an accumulation of plaque and tartar, but Feline Greenies Dental Treats can help prevent them.

The most common problems are due to gingivitis (an inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque), periodontal disease, and tooth resorption.

Rather than scrub away the accumulation of plaque, it works by changing the composition of the saliva.

Stage 1 gingivitis can be treated by teeth cleaning, polishing, application of fluoride to help plaque accumulation, and applying OraVet plaque prevention gel.

Eosinophilic granuloma: an allergic reactive syndrome characterized by the plaque - like accumulation of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell.

Even more prevalent than periodontal disease is the gum disease gingivitis, which is caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar on teeth.

The inflammation is caused by the accumulation of plaque.

Plaque and tartar accumulation can be decreased by rubbing a Q - tip along the gum line daily.

The goals of treating gingivitis are to remove any accumulations of plaque and calculus along the gum line, relieve the pain caused by inflammation and infection of the gums and prevent further progression of the disease.

All methods of home oral hygiene share the goal of preventing or controlling periodontal disease by minimizing plaque (bacterial film) accumulation, and preventing the mineralization of the plaque to form calculus («tartar»).

Professional dental cleaning alone can effectively treat mild periodontitis (bone loss around the tooth) and gingivitis caused by dental tartar and plaque accumulation.

Stay ahead of plaque accumulation and schedule professional periodontal therapy as recommended by your veterinarian.

While humans can keep the buildup of plaque at bay by brushing their pearly whites twice a day, poor Oliver is subjected to the relentless accumulation of plaque throughout his doggy years.

It is caused by the accumulation of dental plaque, which hardens and forms tartar (or «calculus»).