Periodontal Disease, Renal Dysfunction and Heightened Leukocytosis

Conclusion: Individual measures of periodontal disease are associated with renal function and heightened leukocytosis in CKD subjects. The significantly added inflammatory burden noted in CKD subjects with periodontal disease argue for targeting periodontitis treatment as part of our multifaceted approach to CKD patients.Nephron Clin Pract
Source: Nephron Clinical Practice - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research