Comparison of filter-based and software-based image enhancement systems for endoscopic swallowing diagnostics: a head-to-head study. [PDF]
Niessen AC, Glinzer J, Zang J, Pflug C.
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ABSTRACT In 2021, there were 64,178 new cases of motor neuron disease (MND) worldwide, resulting in 39,082 deaths. However, from 1990 to 2021, the global care quality for MND did not show significant improvement, with disparities observed across ages, genders, and socio‐demographic index (SDI) regions.
Huilin Xia +7 more
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The Impact of Vocal Tremor on Deglutition: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Gartling G +11 more
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Abstract Background Progressive myoclonic epilepsy is a heterogeneous neurodegenerative disorder characterized by early‐onset myoclonus, epilepsy, generalized tonic–clonic seizures, and progressive neurological deterioration. Recently, a CGG repeat expansion and increased CSNK1E DNA methylation have been shown to be associated with developmental and ...
Fulya Akçimen +13 more
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Understanding the complexity of living with, and managing, secretions in motor neuron disease/amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (MND/ALS/ALS): protocol for a complex intervention systematic review. [PDF]
Barry C +4 more
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Somato‐Cognitive Action Network in Focal Dystonia
Abstract Background The central pathology causing idiopathic focal dystonia remains unclear. The recently identified somato‐cognitive action network (SCAN) has been implicated. Objective We tested whether the effector‐agnostic SCAN may constitute a central pathology shared across dystonia subtypes, whereas the effector‐specific regions in the primary ...
Yuchao Wang +8 more
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Kommerell's Diverticulum Masquerading in a Right Aortic Arch: A Vascular Surprise. [PDF]
Irshad S +3 more
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Movement Disorders, from Principles to a Systematic Review of Evidence
Abstract Background The vagus nerve (VN), the principal component of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), mediates bidirec communication between the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral organs. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), delivered through invasive (iVNS) or non‐invasive (transcutaneous cervical [tcVNS] and ...
Francesca Proietti +9 more
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Variability in quantitative outcomes of instrumental swallowing assessments in adults: a scoping review. [PDF]
Bandeira JF +2 more
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Abstract Background Gut dysbiosis and gut‐brain‐axis involvement in people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) support the use of gut‐microbiota‐modulating interventions. Probiotics may help manage constipation in PwP; however, mechanisms underpinning additional beneficial properties are unknown.
Valentina Leta +30 more
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