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Daily Toothbrushing in Hospital Cut Pneumonia Risk in Large Randomized Trial
A large randomized controlled trial in Australian hospitals found that patients given toothbrushes, toothpaste and oral-care guidance were far less likely to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.
Key Takeaways
- A randomized trial across three Australian hospitals involved 8,870 patients.
- Patients given toothbrushes, toothpaste and oral-care advice were 60 percent less likely to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com