Are pathological periodontal pockets associated with raised diastolic blood pressure in obese adolescents?
In conclusion, this study indicates an association between pathological periodontal pockets and diastolic blood pressure in obese adolescents. The association was unaffected by other risk markers for cardiovascular events or periodontal disease. The results call for collaboration between pediatric dentists and medical physicians in preventing obesity development and its associated disorders.
We conclude that the combined DEX/CRH challenge test is more closely associated with the activity of the HPA system than the standard DST in healthy and depressed subjects.