Cough peak flow (CPF) is a useful clinical measurement to assess neuromuscular activity
and effective coordination, yet it is rarely used in clinical practice outside of the management …

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 …

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung parenchyma initiated by aspirated
microorganisms into the lower airways from proximal sites, including the oral and nasal …

Background: Although it is generally accepted that deaths associated with pneumonia are
more common in patients with dementia, no comprehensive reviews on the subject have …

Over the past four decades, our understanding of swallowing neural control has expanded
dramatically. However, until recently, advances in rehabilitation approaches for dysphagia …

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung parenchyma, usually initiated by the
introduction of bacteria or viruses into the lower airway. The initiation of pneumonia depends …

Introduction Mortality following hip fracture surgery is higher in patients with dementia than
those without; however, few large-scale studies have investigated postoperative in-hospital …

Background Dementia patients often present with coexisting medical conditions and
potentially face higher risk of complications during hospitalization. Because the general …

Background This study examined risk factors for dysphagia, a common and serious
condition in patients with head and neck cancer, and the association between severity of …

Pneumonia is a leading cause of death among older adults. The effectiveness of oral care in
preventing pneumonia in nursing homes and hospitals has been reported. However, in …