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Long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treatment [PDF]
, 2020 Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) treatment using a specific questionnaire, the Palate Postoperative Problem Score (PPOPS ...
Bianchi, G +14 more
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Dysphagia. Part 2: Dysphagia in intensive care patients
Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, 2020 Dysphagia is a common problem among ICU patients. The frequency of dysphagia increases with age and sometimes symptoms can be difficult to recognise. But the consequences of dysphagia can be very serious, including aspiration and subsequently aspiration
Anna Dylczyk-Sommer
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Effects of Laryngeal Restriction on Pharyngeal Peristalsis and Biomechanics: Clinical Implications [PDF]
, 2016 To date, rehabilitative exercises aimed at strengthening the pharyngeal muscles have not been developed due to the inability to successfully overload and fatigue these muscles during their contraction, a necessary requirement for strength training.
Balasubramanian, Gokulakrishnan +5 more
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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan +22 more
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PLoS ONE, 2023 ObjectivesTo explore the status and related factors of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of poststroke dysphagia among neurological nurses in China.MethodsNeurological nurses from 40 tertiary hospitals in Southwest China were invited to complete a ...
Rui Wang +4 more
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Efficacy of Electrical Stimulation Intervention in Treating Adults with Dysphagia: A Systematic Review [PDF]
, 2019 Purpose: Dysphagia is a term used for a swallowing disorder resulting from problems with the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction.
Cheng, Virginia N +2 more
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The Case of a 37‐Year‐Old Woman Presenting With Subacute Weakness and Paresthesias
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare metabolic disorder that may present with subacute neuropathy and systemic symptoms, often leading to diagnostic delay. We report a 37‐year‐old woman with eight weeks of progressive bilateral upper extremity weakness and paresthesias, followed by lower extremity involvement and falls, in the setting ...
Peter Pacut +3 more
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Creation of a 13-Item Bedside Dysphagia Screening Test [PDF]
, 2011 Dysphagia is a common problem that affects people with many health conditions and that can have serious complications. Various dysphagia screening tests exist; however, their creation was associated with certain weaknesses, e.g.
Ehler, Edvard +3 more
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Factors Associated with Choking During Meals; a Risk Indicator for Repetitive Fevers in the Elderly Community [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Choking during meals is a common symptom in the elderly, however the factors associated with it have not been fully clarified. In this study, we examined the factors associated with choking during meals.
Nagata, E. (Emi) +2 more
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Variably Protease‐Sensitive Prionopathy: Two New Cases With Motor Neuron‐Dementia Syndrome
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We describe two patients with variably protease‐sensitive prionopathy (VPSPr) who developed progressive upper motor neuron symptoms, insomnia, behavioral and cognitive decline, compatible with primary lateral sclerosis associated with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
María Elena Erro +10 more
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