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

Abstract Purpose of Review Dysphagia is a common symptom in inflammatory myopathies.
This review provides an overview on the epidemiology, clinical impact, and management of …

The biomedical industry is experiencing an increased demand for miniaturized sensors,
driven by advancements in surgery techniques and research. These sensors are crucial in …

Now with videos! Dysphagia Following Stroke, Third Edition is a practical and easy-to-use
resource for clinicians treating swallowing disorders in the stroke population. The authors …

Oropharyngeal swallowing involves complex neuromodulation to accommodate changing
bolus characteristics. The pressure events during deglutitive pharyngeal reconfiguration and …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the function and importance of infrahyoid
muscles with the suprahyoid muscles during swallowing, and to investigate swallowing …

Introduction In this study we assessed high‐resolution manometry (HRM) findings in patients
with dermatomyositis and polymyositis. Methods From 2008 to 2015, we performed a cross …

Objective To identify the parameters of high-resolution manometry (HRM) with a significant
correlation to abnormal findings of videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS). Design …

The process of swallowing is divided into 3 main phases: the oral phase, pharyngeal phase,
and esophageal phase. 1, 2 Each phase involves multiple structures and mechanisms …

Tongue-hold swallow (THS) is a swallow exercise in which an individual swallows saliva
while holding the anterior portion of the tongue between the front teeth. The effect of THS on …