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 …

Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) refers to any abnormality in the physiology of
swallowing in the upper gastrointestinal tract, which leads to the related clinical …

This review aims to update the current knowledge on the cerebral control of swallowing. We
review data from both animal and human studies spanning across the fields of …

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 …

Spontaneous swallowing contributes to airway protection and depends on the activation of
brainstem reflex circuits in the central pattern generator (CPG). We studied the effect of age …

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 …

Foods and liquids have properties that are often modified as part of clinical dysphagia
management to promote safe and efficient swallowing. However, recent studies have …

Highlights•Sensory perception needs to be considered in texture-modified food.•Food
design should consider sensory inputs for pleasant eating experiences.•Chemosensory …

Objectives The effectiveness of the use of carbonation in preventing penetration/aspiration
or enhancing swallowing function in adults remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to …

Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) can lead to serious health problems in critically ill patients.
Contrasting its high incidence rate of 12.4% reported in a recent observational study, many …