Results 21 to 30 of about 183,911 (261)

Dysphagia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: impact on patient behavior, diet adaptation, and riluzole management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
This retrospective study aimed to investigate the clinical features associated with deteriorated swallow in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients with spinal and bulbar onset, describe the modification of diet and liquid intake, and assess the ...
CAMBIERI, CHIARA   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Free‐flap volume correlates with body mass index in patients with tongue squamous cell carcinoma

open access: yesLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2023
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationship between postoperative reconstructed tongue flap volume (RTFV) and body mass index (BMI) and identify factors affecting the flap volume in patients with tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Mitsuko Saito   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Swallowing impairment in neurologic disorders : the role of videofluorographic swallowing study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Patients with neurologic diseases almost inevitably develop various degrees of swallowing disorders during their life. Dysphagia is one of the main negative prognostic factors in this class of patients, leading to severe morbidity (i.e.

core   +1 more source

The Swallowing Characteristics of Thickeners, Jellies and Yoghurt Observed Using an In Vitro Model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
© The Author(s) 2019 Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in ...
Cook, Michael T.   +5 more
core   +3 more sources

Oral Management by a Full-Time Resident Dentist in the Hospital Ward Reduces the Incidence of Pneumonia in Patients with Acute Stroke

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dentistry, 2022
Background. A full-time dentist was assigned to a ward at our hospital to improve the quality of oral healthcare for hospitalized patients. A dental care system (DCS) was created to facilitate the collaboration between the full-time dentist and the ...
Kenichiro Ozaki   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Menopausal symptoms are associated with oral sensory complaints in perimenopausal women: an observational study

open access: yesBMC Women's Health, 2021
Background Perimenopausal women experience a wide variety of systemic symptoms: hot flashes, sweating, mental health concerns and various oral sensory complaints (OSC).
Tomoharu Taga   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

What do parents of children with dysphagia think about their MDT? A qualitative study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Objectives: To seek the experiences and perspectives of parents caring for children with dysphagia, with emphasis on their experiences of working within their child’s multidisciplinary team (MDT) Setting: This research was completed in community settings,
Hanson, B, Smith, CH
core   +1 more source

Incidence of Dysphagia in Patients with Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis [PDF]

open access: yesInternational Journal of Medical Arts, 2021
Background: It is essential and evaluates dysphagia among patients with UVCP to help the management, improves the quality of life, and prevents secondary complications.
Ibrahim Eldsoky, Wael Ismaiel
doaj   +1 more source

Dysphagia aortica: a rare cause of dysphagia [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ Case Reports, 2015
Dysphagia is uncommon; however, it is considered a warning symptom, especially in the elderly population, and should prompt consideration of a neoplasm of the oesophagus. Dysphagia aortica is rare and often not considered in clinical practice. It is caused by any abnormality of the aorta that results in dysphagia. These include thoracic aortic aneurysm,
Ian Bickle   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Impact of early dysphagia intervention on swallowing function and quality of life in head and neck cancer patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy or image guided radiation therapy with or without surgery/chemotherapy

open access: yesAsian Journal of Oncology, 2015
Introduction: Dysphagia is a very common problem associated with head and neck cancer patients. Inspite of best of technologies like Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) or Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Dysphagia remains a major problem in locally
Rajender Kumar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Home - About - Disclaimer - Privacy