Background: Post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia (PS-OD) and its complications increase
healthcare costs, suggesting that its appropriate management is cost-effective. We aimed to …

Patients with neurodegenerative disorders (NDDs) often experience functional dysphagia,
which may involve dysfunction in a specific phase of swallowing or in the entire process …

Diet modification is a common compensation strategy to promote swallowing safety in
patients with swallowing difficulties. The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation …

ThickenUp® Gel Express (TUGE) is a new, xanthan-and acacia-gum-based, liquid,
thickening product. In independently living older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) …

The transient receptor potential vanilloid (TRPV) channel, a family of calcium transporters
comprising six distinct members (TRPV1–6), takes on a paramount role in maintaining …

Background With longer life spans and medical advancements, the rising number of patients
with advanced-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) warrants attention. Current literature …

Abstract Background The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) is a bedside dysphagia
screening tool that has been designed to determine the risk of aspiration in acute stroke …

Background and Objectives: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is defined as a swallowing disorder
in which it becomes difficult to form a bolus and move food from the mouth to the proximal …

Introduction: Dysphagia is a common disorder in older adults, leading to severe
complications, including aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, weight loss, and …

Purpose: Surface electromyography (sEMG) has been used by speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) as a biofeedback tool to enhance the benefits of dysphagia …