Many young children are thought by their parents to eat poorly. Although the majority of
these children are mildly affected, a small percentage have a serious feeding disorder …

Our wellness relies on continuous interactions between our brain and body: different organs
relay their current state to the brain and are regulated, in turn, by descending visceromotor …

The aim of this study was to test reliability, content, construct, and external validity of a new
modified barium swallowing study (MBSS) tool (MBSImp) that is used to quantify swallowing …

Elderly patients are inherently predisposed to dysphagia predominately because of
comorbid health conditions. With the aging of the population in the United States, along with …

This article describes the evidence for the physiologic foundation and interpretation of the
videofluorographic swallowing study (VFSS). The purpose and clinical efficacy of VFSS are …

The capacity to swallow or eat is a basic human need and can be a great pleasure. Older
adults look forward to sharing mealtimes and participating in social interactions. The loss of …

Swallowing is a normal physiologic function that is often taken for granted. As humans, we
swallow an average of 500 times per day. 1 A normal swallow requires the precise …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of food texture and viscosity on the swallowing
function by measuring tongue pressure and performing a videofluorographic (VF) …

This review examines the current level of knowledge and techniques available for the study
of laryngeal reflexes. Overall, the larynx is under constant control of several systems …

Now with videos! Dysphagia Following Stroke, Third Edition is a practical and easy-to-use
resource for clinicians treating swallowing disorders in the stroke population. The authors …