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Factors affecting mortality in late stage Parkinson’s Disease [PDF]
, 2019 To determine the effect of dysphagia and hospital admissions on mortality in late stage Parkinson’s ...
Dempsey, S. +5 more
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Zenker’s diverticulum and squamous esophageal cancer: a case report [PDF]
, 2017 Zenker’s diverticulum represents a rare esophageal lesion developed especially in the elderly population due to herniation of esophageal mucosa above the cricopharyngeus muscle.
Bălălău, Cristian +6 more
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background This study sought to better understand patient‐reported dysphagia and swallowing‐related quality of life (swQOL) in patients 6 months to 10 years following definitive (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). Methods In this cross‐sectional study, self‐reported dysphagia was assessed with the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT‐10)
Jacqui J. Frowen +4 more
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Recovery of Dysphagia in Lateral Medullary Stroke
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine, 2014 Lateral medullary stroke is typically associated with increased likelihood of occurrence of dysphagia and exhibits the most severe and persistent form. Worldwide little research exists on dysphagia in brainstem stroke.
Hitesh Gupta, Alakananda Banerjee
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The prevalence of nutrition risk and associated risk factors among older adults recently admitted to age-related residential care within the Waitemata District Health Board region : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Background: New Zealand has a rapidly growing ageing population, aligned with the ageing population trend occurring globally. Older adults account for a significant proportion of the government health care expenditure, primarily due to higher needs for
Hettige, Dushanka
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To compare functional and oncologic outcomes in elderly (≥ 70 years) and nonelderly (< 70 years) patients after transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on 114 patients who underwent TORS for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma between 2012 and 2022.
Erim Pamuk +6 more
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Clinical identification of feeding and swallowing disorders in 0-6 month old infants with Down syndrome [PDF]
, 2019 Feeding and swallowing disorders have been described in children with a variety of neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Down syndrome (DS). Abnormal feeding and swallowing can be associated with serious sequelae such as failure to thrive and ...
Bull, Marilyn J. +10 more
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background The association of chloride intracellular channel 2 (CLIC2) with tumors has remained unclear. However, recently, CLIC2 was found to exhibit antitumor properties in some tumors. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical relevance of CLIC2 expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) to determine whether it ...
Yuki Hosokawa +9 more
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Prevalence, severity, and predictors of dysphagia among patients with acute stroke in Oman
Journal of Education and Health PromotionBACKGROUND: Up to 80% of stroke patients suffer from dysphagia. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs due to aspiration, pneumonia, and malnutrition, which represent a significant burden to stroke survivors, their ...
Raya Said Al-Mamari +4 more
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Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) often presents with cervical lymph node metastasis, with 1%–4% of cases presenting as cancer of unknown primary (CUP). CUP poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and is linked to poorer survival outcomes.
Robin W. Jansen +7 more
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