A systematic and a scoping review on the psychometrics and clinical utility of the volume-viscosity swallow test (V-VST) in the clinical screening and assessment of …
(1) Background: The volume-viscosity swallow test (V-VST) is a clinical tool for screening
and diagnosis of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). Our aims were to examine the clinical …
and diagnosis of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). Our aims were to examine the clinical …
New and evolving treatments for neurologic dysphagia
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 …
safe swallow to occur, muscles within the head, neck, and thorax need to contract in a …
Oropharyngeal dysphagia in older people is associated with reduced pharyngeal sensitivity and low substance P and CGRP concentration in saliva
Abstract Substance P (SP) and Calcitonine gene-related peptide (CGRP) are released by
sensory nerve fibers in the oropharynx. Patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) present …
sensory nerve fibers in the oropharynx. Patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) present …
Brain and pharyngeal responses associated with pharmacological treatments for oropharyngeal dysphagia in older patients
Impaired pharyngo-laryngeal sensory function is a critical mechanism for oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD). Discovery of the TRP family in sensory nerves opens a window for new …
dysphagia (OD). Discovery of the TRP family in sensory nerves opens a window for new …
Dysphagia and pharmacotherapy in older adults
More professional training and advice about the adequate management of medication in
dysphagic patients is necessary for all healthcare professionals. Large observational and …
dysphagic patients is necessary for all healthcare professionals. Large observational and …
Targeting chemosensory ion channels in peripheral swallowing-related regions for the management of oropharyngeal dysphagia
MZ Hossain, H Ando, S Unno, J Kitagawa - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Oropharyngeal dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is a major health problem that can lead
to serious complications, such as pulmonary aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration, and …
to serious complications, such as pulmonary aspiration, malnutrition, dehydration, and …
Post-stroke infections: Insights from big data using Clinical Data Warehouse (CDW)
This study analyzed a digitized database of electronic medical records (EMRs) to identify
risk factors for post-stroke infections. The sample included 41,236 patients hospitalized with …
risk factors for post-stroke infections. The sample included 41,236 patients hospitalized with …
Effects of pharmacological agents for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Background This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of
pharmacological agents for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia based on evidence from …
pharmacological agents for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia based on evidence from …
Swallowing and quality of life in individuals with Marfan syndrome: A cross-sectional study
HE Baylow, M Esfandiarei, I Ratiu - Quality of Life Research, 2022 - Springer
Purpose Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a connective tissue disorder that affects skeletal, ocular,
pulmonary, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Symptoms may lead to diminished …
pulmonary, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Symptoms may lead to diminished …
[HTML][HTML] The Potential Role of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Beta-Blockers in Reducing Pneumonia Severity in Older Adults
H Thomas, Y Yoshimatsu, T Thompson, DG Smithard - Cureus, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Understanding the impact of pharmacological therapy on pneumonia severity is
crucial for effective clinical management. The impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme …
crucial for effective clinical management. The impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme …