SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and C-Reactive Protein Among Adults in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Authors
Slade GD; Ghezzi EM; Heiss G; Beck JD; Riche E; Offenbacher S
Journal
Arch Intern Med. 2003;163:1172-1179.
Subject Consultant
C. Zoccali
Score (1 to 3 stars)
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Cross referencing

Clinical Nephrology

Comments
Periodontal disease in healthy, middle-aged adults should be considered when evaluating sources of acute-phase response in some patients.