Background Dysphagia (swallowing problems), which is common after stroke, is associated
with increased risk of death or dependency, occurrence of pneumonia, poor quality of life …

Oncologic treatments, such as curative radiotherapy and chemoradiation, for head and neck
cancer can cause long-term swallowing impairments (dysphagia) that negatively impact …

The purpose of this review was to summarize the latest best scientific evidence on the
efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on swallowing function in dysphagic stroke …

Dysphagia affects the vast majority of acute stroke patients. Although it improves within 2
weeks for most, some face longstanding swallowing problems that place them at risk for …

The capacity to swallow or eat is a basic human need and can be a great pleasure. Older
adults look forward to sharing mealtimes and participating in social interactions. The loss of …

Medical and paramedical treatments should be evaluated according to current standards of
evidence-based medicine. Evaluation of therapy in oropharyngeal dysphagia fits into this …

Purpose This review presents the state of swallowing rehabilitation science as it relates to
evidence for neural plastic changes in the brain. The case is made for essential …

The neurobiological study of swallowing and its dysfunction, defined as dysphagia, has
evolved over two centuries beginning with electrical stimulation applied directly to the …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) technique is a dual-channel electrotherapy
system designed specifically for the treatment of pharyngeal dysfunction. The purpose of this …

Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a highly sought after but poorly
studied treatment for dysphagia among patients with head and neck cancer with dysphagia …