Ion channels are important therapeutic targets due to their plethoric involvement in
physiological and pathological consequences. The transient receptor potential cation …

The transient receptor potential melastatin subtype 8 (TRPM8) is a cold sensor in humans,
activated by low temperatures (> 10,< 28° C), but also a polymodal ion channel, stimulated …

Dental pain is a common health problem that negatively impacts the activities of daily living.
Dentine hypersensitivity and pulpitis-associated pain are among the most common types of …

Objectives To examine the sustained effects of oropharyngeal capsaicin stimulation on the
regulation of swallowing, we recorded the swallowing‐related nerve activities during …

Despite swallowing being a frequently performed daily function, it is highly complex. For a
safe swallow to occur, muscles within the head, neck, and thorax need to contract in a …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a serious health concern in older adults and patients with
neurological disorders. Current oropharyngeal dysphagia management largely relies on …

Fluid thickening is the main compensatory strategy for patients with oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD) associated with aging or neurological diseases, and there is still no …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is a major health problem that can lead
to serious complications, such as pulmonary aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration, and …

Sensorimotor feedback is critical to safe and effective swallowing. Because of this, sensory
interventions have the potential to treat dysphagia. One such treatment may be found in …

Cancer is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Along with the advances in
diagnostic technology achieved through industry–academia partnerships, the survival rate of …