inflammation
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If left untreated, this inflammation can progress into chronic periodontitis, leading to gum recession and tooth loss.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
A CT scan later revealed brain inflammation, and on 12 September she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
"It can lead to inflammation in the brain, and that's one of the things that can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Other research has shown that dust collected near the Salton Sea triggers lung inflammation in mice.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Dog bites and knife nicks on the men’s hands were frequently infected with seal blood, but there were no antibiotics to treat the inflammation.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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