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Dysphagia in the Intensive Care Units in Turkey: A Cross-sectional Survey Study

open access: yesTürk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi, 2022
Objective:This study aimed to investigate the current dysphagia practices and their defined awareness in the intensive care units (ICUs) in Turkey.Materials and Methods:The study was part of an international, multi-center survey, called Dysphagia in ...
Selen Serel Arslan, Numan Demir
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnostic Utility of Testing for Novel Murine Autoantibodies for Sjögren's Disease in the Rheumatology Outpatient Setting

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The goal was to assess the diagnostic performance of three novel autoantibodies (NA) for Sjögren's disease (SjD) by comparing NA prevalence in patients with SjD, other autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), nonspecific chronic sialadenitis (CS), and controls.
Chadwick R. Johr   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feeding Problems and Long-Term Outcomes in Preterm Infants—A Systematic Approach to Evaluation and Management

open access: yesChildren, 2021
Preterm infants are known to have long-term healthcare needs. With advances in neonatal medical care, younger and more preterm infants are surviving, placing a subset of the general population at risk of long-term healthcare needs.
Ranjith Kamity   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Description of the feeding dynamics of institutionalized elderly women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
PURPOSE: To describe the feeding dynamics of institutionalized elderly women regarding the clinical aspects of deglutition, cognition, behavioral and environmental factors related to feeding.
Bomfim, Fernanda Maria Santana   +2 more
core   +4 more sources

A Bespoke Programmable Interpenetrating Elastomer Network Composite Laryngeal Stent for Expedited Paediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A programmable interpenetrating double‐network architecture, created via 3D‐TIPS printing and resin infusion, synergistically combines thermoplastic and thermosetting elastomers to balance structural rigidity and surface softness—crucial for paediatric laryngeal stents.
Elizabeth F. Maughan   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Methods for Measuring Swallowing Pressure Variability Using High-Resolution Manometry

open access: yesFrontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, 2018
Any movement performed repeatedly will be executed with inter-trial variability. Oropharyngeal swallowing is a complex sensorimotor action, and swallow-to-swallow variability can have consequences that impact swallowing safety.
Corinne A. Jones   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Physiological changes to the swallowing mechanism following (Chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: a systematic review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Emerging research suggests that preventative swallowing rehabilitation, undertaken before or during (chemo)radiotherapy ([C]RT), can significantly improve early swallowing outcomes for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients.
A Eisbruch   +65 more
core   +1 more source

Host‐Guest Inclusion Chemistry From Supramolecular Architecture Enabling Anti‐Biofouling Surfaces for Oesophagus Stents

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A slippery coating with exceptional anti‐biofouling performance is developed using biocompatible materials for oesophagus stents. Host‐guest inclusion complex formation capabilities of FDA‐approved supramolecules, cyclodextrins are exploited, which significantly enhances the stability of the surface.
Jianhui Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Radioelectric asymmetric brain stimulation and lingual apex repositioning in patients with atypical deglutition

open access: yesJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2011
Alessandro Castagna1, Salvatore Rinaldi1,2, Vania Fontani1, Piero Mannu11Rinaldi-Fontani Institute, 2School of Occupational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, ItalyBackground: Atypical deglutition is exacerbated by stress and anxiety.
Castagna A   +3 more
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TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION ENHANCES SUCKING OF A LIQUID BOLUS IN HEALTHY HUMANS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
BACKGROUND: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive technique used for modulating cortical excitability in vivo in humans. Here we evaluated the effect of tDCS on behavioral and electrophysiological aspects of physiological ...
Alfonsi, E.   +9 more
core   +1 more source

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