Growing evidence suggests an increasing significance for the extent of gastrointestinal tract
(GIT) dysfunction in Parkinson's disease (PD). Most patients suffer from GIT symptoms …

Nutrition and rehabilitation are crucial in post-stroke recovery, especially in the elderly.
Since stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability, there is a need to promote special …

Abstract Background Pharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common and
clinically relevant symptom associated with poor nutrition intake, reduced quality of life, and …

Dysphagia is a major complication following an acute stroke that affects the majority of
patients. Clinically, dysphagia after stroke is associated with increased risk of aspiration …

Objective In the evaluation of oropharyngeal dysphagia, instrumental procedures, for
example, flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing or videofluoroscopic swallowing …

Background “Presbyphagia” refers to characteristic age-related changes in the complex
neuromuscular swallowing mechanism. It has been hypothesized that cumulative …

Screening tests and clinical swallow examination should be routinely performed in
neurological patients at risk for dysphagia. In patients testing positive for dysphagia, first-line …

Background & aims In view of the global demographic shift, a scientific symposium was
organized by the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) to …

Background Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is common and can lead to serious complications.
Pharyngeal sensory impairment is assumed to contribute to PSD. The aim of this study was …

Abstract Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is one of two diagnostic gold
standards for pharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson's disease (PD), however, validated global …