Michelle D. Kelsey

Jan 23, 2025 | bottomlineinc.com | Michelle D. Kelsey |Pilar King

An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them at risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and double the chance of dying from heart attack or stroke. The link between the mouth and the rest of the body is called the oral-systemic connection.

Mar 28, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Jiun-Ruey Hu |Yasser Jamil |Michelle D. Kelsey |W. Schuyler Jones

Key PointsQuestion  What is the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in terms of net adverse clinical events, major cardiovascular events, and bleeding for older adults after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Findings  In this systematic review and network meta-analysis of 14 randomized clinical trials, no differences in net adverse clinical events and major adverse cardiovascular events were seen for 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of DAPT.