Oral Microbiome and Cognition Among Black Cancer Caregivers
This study revealed associations between cognition status and specific oral bacteria, many of which are known to be associated with periodontal disease and cognitive impairment. These findings underscore the complex relationship between oral health and cognitive function, suggesting a need for further research to develop oral microbiome profiles capable of identifying individuals at risk for cognitive decline and guiding targeted interventions for promoting overall well-being and cognitive health.
Authors
- Whitney Wharton
- Taqiyya Alford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-8404)
- Glenna Brewster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7664-9381)
- Katherine A. Yeager (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5076-3151)
- Nicolaas C. Geurs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5713-7241)
- Madelyn C. Houser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4049-9876)
- Irene Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7873-0212)
Institutions
- Emory University (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nursing Research
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nnr.0000000000000785
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63
Funders
- Emory University
- National Institutes of Health
- School of Medicine, Emory University
- National Institute of Nursing Research