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Professor leads landmark pneumonia trial

June 9, 2026

The simple act of brushing teeth could help save lives, according to a major study led by Avondale University research professor Brett Mitchell. The research found improved oral hygiene reduced the risk of developing non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) by 60 per cent. The Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention (HAPPEN) trial involved more than 8000 patients across … read more


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