A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth loss and the destruction of supporting bone. This disease has also been linked ...
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CTM Biomedical Launches Larger CTM Paste Human Placental Connective Tissue Allografts and Charitable Donation to Further Tissue Repair Research

MIAMI, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CTM Biomedical, LLC, a leading US provider of human placental connective tissue allografts for surgical use, today announced the launch of two new larger CTM Paste ...
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About Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)

Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a type of autoimmune disease. It can cause symptoms like joint pain and swelling, skin symptoms, and more. The exact prevalence of UCTD is unknown, ...
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Selected Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue and Disability

This activity was supported by Contract/Task Order No. 28321318D00060015/00003 between the National Academy of Sciences and the U.S. Social Security Administration. Any opinions, findings, conclusions ...
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What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?

What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)? Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder that shows the features of three different connective tissue disease types: MCTD can ...
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Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often missed by doctors

Leslie Russek does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...