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Gum Disease Linked to Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study Reveals

7/2/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking connection between gum disease and early-stage rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers discovered elevated levels of granzyme protein and traces of the harmful bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis in the joint tissue of patients, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment options.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals a striking connection between gum disease and early-stage rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers discovered elevated levels of granzyme protein and traces of the harmful bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis in the joint tissue of patients, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment options.