Background Dysphagia is common in Parkinson's disease (PD). The effects of
antiparkinsonian drugs on dysphagia are controversial. Several treatments for dysphagia …

The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine whether reduced lingual strength
was associated with functional swallowing outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease …

Dysphagia is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) associated with aspiration
pneumonia, choking, malnutrition, and a decreased quality of life, and is a leading cause of …

This study compared orofacial muscle strength between normal and dysarthric speakers and
across types of dysarthria, and examined correlations between strength and dysarthria …

Background Dysphagia is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD). A delay in
laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) and a reduction in tongue pressure, may affect swallowing …

Purpose: The tongue plays a key role in bolus propulsion during swallowing, with reduced
lingual pressure generation representing a risk factor for impaired swallowing safety and …

Purpose: Patients with poststroke dysphagia may experience inefficient bolus clearance or
inadequate airway protection. Following a stroke, impairments in lingual pressure …

Design: A multisite, prospective, and randomized within-subject design study. Setting: Five
university settings in varied geographical areas in the United States. Purpose: The purpose …

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that triggers changes in the central and peripheral
nervous systems, and can compromise human body function. This cross-sectional …

Purpose: To compare oral status, swallowing function (through instrumental and SLH
assessment), and nutritional risk between dysphagic individuals with and without …