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Nutrition as an ally to our oral health
Nutrition is a fundamental factor both for good general health and oral health. In this article we share a series of dietary recommendations that contribute to preserving the state of our mouth and teeth, with a special focus on the elderly and the common oral conditions associated with age.
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How does diabetes affect our oral health?
Diabetes is a chronic disease with a high prevalence, which among other alterations can lead to significant complications in the oral health of those affected. For this reason, prevention and a specialised therapeutic approach in dental care are essential, especially for elderly people who live in nursing homes and have reduced mobility.
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Oral health in the face of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a pathology that the World Health Organization (WHO) considers to be the new epidemic of the 21st century. Estimates indicate that it affects more than 55 million people worldwide, and projections suggest that the figure could rise to 139 million by 2050 if there is no substantial change in the growth trend.…
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Lura Care, in the business event by ACCIÓ at the 37th America’s Cup
19/09/2024 Yesterday we had the pleasure to participate in the business event organised by ACCIÓ, the Catalan Government’s Agency for Business Competitiveness, as part of the 37th America’s Cup that these days is been held in Barcelona. In the amazing setting of the Club Natació Barcelona, enjoying privileged views as INEOS Britannia advanced to the…
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Does periodontitis contribute to glaucoma?
Over the last few years there have been important advances in scientific evidence indicating that periodontitis or gum disease, consisting of inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth, shares pathogenic mechanisms with other systemic conditions affecting the state and functioning of the body, in multiple aspects. In previous articles we…
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Geriatric syndromes and oral health
As we age, our bodies undergo cognitive and physiological changes associated with the natural ageing process, varying from person to person. The term geriatric syndromes includes a whole series of clinical conditions of varying aetiology resulting from the combination of diseases that are highly prevalent among the elderly. In other words, they are multifactorial disorders…
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Lura Care, recognised by the GHP Global Excellence Awards 2024
25/06/2024 We are thrilled to announce that Lura Care has been named Best International Mobile Health Services Provider in Europe 2024 in the Global Excellence Awards, presented by the renowned professional publication Global Health & Pharma Magazine (GHP). Launched in 2020, the awards aim to highlight innovative companies, teams and individuals that excel in the…
