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plaque

[plak] / plæk /


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Karahan said earlier research has shown that activating a related pathway may help people with Alzheimer's remain more resistant to cognitive decline, even when significant plaque accumulation is present.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Studies suggest that periodontal therapy -- professional treatment that removes plaque, tartar, and infection below the gumline -- can modestly lower HbA1c levels.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The footage was recently restored and cleaned up for Peter Jackson's Get Back documentary; and a blue plaque on 3 Savile Row commemorates the gig.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

His cause of death was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, in which plaque builds up in arterial walls and can lead to a heart attack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Keep going,” I say, pointing at the plaque.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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