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Semaglutide may alter taste perception gene expression in the tongue and modify brain reactions to sweet tastes, potentially enhancing weight loss effects beyond appetite suppression.

In a striking case, a patient with sudden oral hemorrhagic bullae and extremity purpura was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia, highlighting the condition’s potential to present atypically and the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

Recent case findings underscore the pivotal role of oral hygiene in preventing benign gingival masses. A patient’s neglect during hospital stay led to a fibroma, spotlighting the need for heightened oral care in clinical settings.

In this case study, a 75-year-old patient’s persistent fevers and truncal rash, initially resistant to standard treatments, were key indicators of an underlying infective endocarditis. Elevated inflammatory markers and positive blood cultures for Streptococcus mitis pointed towards a dental source of infection, emphasizing the importance of oral health in systemic diseases.

Did you know that mobile health applications can reduce symptoms in patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and improve the swallowing-related quality of life of elderly patients? This is just one of the many ways these apps are transforming oral health care.

A recent study has found that women are twice as likely as men to report not receiving advice on tobacco cessation from their dental care provider. This finding highlights the need for dentists to ensure equitable provision of information and intervention programs.