Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal progressive neurodegenerative disease
characterized by a permanent degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons. Many …

Purpose: Research shows that dysphagia impacts quality of life negatively, but the nature of
these impacts is not well understood. This review article aims to examine the impacts of …

Neurological diseases are frequently associated with swallowing disorders and malnutrition.
Moreover, patients with neurological diseases are at increased risk of micronutrient …

Dysphagia and aspiration are prevalent in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and
contribute to malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and death. Early detection of at risk …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition noteworthy for upper
and lower motor neuron death. Involvement of respiratory motor neuron pools leads to …

Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia is prevalent in individuals with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) leading to malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and death. These factors …

Although it is known that dysphagia contributes to significant malnutrition, pneumonia, and
mortality in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it remains unclear how swallowing …

Introduction: We evaluated the feasibility and impact of expiratory muscle strength training
(EMST) on respiratory and bulbar function in persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a relentlessly progressive and fatal
neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive weakness of voluntary muscles of …

Objective: To assess safety and feasibility of real-time (RT) MRI for evaluation of dysphagia
and to compare this technique to standard assessment by flexible endoscopic evaluation of …