Opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) represents the primary cause of death
associated with therapeutic and recreational opioid use. Within the United States, the rate of …

Despite centuries of investigation, questions and controversies remain regarding the
fundamental genesis and motor pattern of swallow. Two significant topics include inspiratory …

The article explains the scientific reasons for the diaphragm muscle being an important
crossroads for information involving the entire body. The diaphragm muscle extends from …

Background Alpha motoneurons receive common synaptic inputs from spinal and
supraspinal pathways. As a result, a certain degree of correlation can be observed between …

We hypothesized that a shift in diaphragm muscle (DIAm) EMG power spectral density
(PSD) to higher frequencies reflects recruitment of more fatigable fast-twitch motor units and …

Key points• So far, increased excitability and calcium handling problems have been
discussed as causes for motoneuron death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) mainly on …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder that may cause cardiovascular
disease and fatal traffic accidents but the pathophysiology remains incompletely understood …

In many neurological disorders that disrupt spinal function and compromise breathing (eg
ALS, cervical spinal injury, MS), patients often maintain ventilatory capacity well after the …

The diaphragm muscle should not be seen as a segment but as part of a body system. This
muscle is an important crossroads of information for the entire body, from the trigeminal …

This review is a comprehensive description of all muscles that assist lung inflation or
deflation in any way. The developmental origin, anatomical orientation, mechanical action …