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Post-stroke dysphagia: A review and design considerations for future trials

International Journal of Stroke, 2016
Post-stroke dysphagia (a difficulty in swallowing after a stroke) is a common and expensive complication of acute stroke and is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and institutionalization due in part to aspiration, pneumonia, and ...
D. Cohen, C. Roffe, J. Beavan, B. Blackett, Carol Fairfield, S. Hamdy, D. Havard, M. McFarlane, C. McLauglin, Mark Randall, K. Robson, Polly Scutt, Craig J. Smith, D. Smithard, N. Sprigg, A. Warusevitane, C. Watkins, L. Woodhouse, P. Bath   +18 more
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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, Cammaroto, G, Cocuzza, S, Corso, RM, De Vito, A, Greco, A, Iannella G, Magliulo, G, Maniaci, A, Meccariello, G, Napoli, G, Pelucchi, S, Sgarzani, R, Vallicelli B, Vicini, C   +14 more
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Palliative stenting for oesophagogastric cancer: tumour and host factors and prognosis [PDF]

, 2018
Objectives: Palliative self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) insertion is common in patients not suitable for resection of oesophagogastric (OG) cancer. Factors which may determine survival, however, are not clear.
Glen, Paul, McMillan, Donald C., Park, James H., Woodley, Niall   +3 more
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The UK myotonic dystrophy patient registry: facilitating and accelerating clinical research [PDF]

, 2017
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most frequent muscular dystrophy worldwide with complex, multi-systemic, and progressively worsening symptoms. There is currently no treatment for this inherited disorder and research can be challenging due to the ...
Atalaia, Antonio, Cordts, Isabell, Hammans, Simon, Hilton-Jones, David, Jimenez-Moreno, Aura Cecilia, Lochmüller, Hanns, Maddison, Paul, Marini-Bettolo, Chiara, Monckton, Darren G., Nikolenko, Nikoletta, Orrell, Richard, Petty, Richard, Phillips, Margaret, Roberts, Mark, Rogers, Mark, Straub, Volker, Thompson, Rachel, Turner, Chris, Wood, Libby   +18 more
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia in older persons – from pathophysiology to adequate intervention: a review and summary of an international expert meeting

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2016
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected, explored, and treated.
R. Wirth, R. Dziewas, A. Beck, P. Clavé, S. Hamdy, H. Heppner, S. Langmore, A. Leischker, R. Martino, P. Pluschinski, A. Rösler, R. Shaker, T. Warnecke, C. Sieber, D. Volkert   +14 more
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The Impact of Dysphagia in Myositis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2020
(1) Background: Dysphagia is a clinical hallmark and part of the current American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) diagnostic criteria for idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM). However, the data on dysphagia in IIM
Bendix Labeit, M. Pawlitzki, T. Ruck, P. Muhle, I. Claus, S. Suntrup-Krueger, T. Warnecke, S. Meuth, H. Wiendl, R. Dziewas   +9 more
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Corticosteroid Administration to Prevent Complications of Anterior Cervical Spine Fusion: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

, 2018
Study Design: Systematic review. Objectives: Anterior cervical approach is associated with complications such as dysphagia and airway compromise. In this study, we aimed to systematically review the literature on the efficacy and safety of corticosteroid
Abedi, Aidin, Bonaki, Hirbod Nasiri, Jazayeri, Seyed Behnam, Rahimi-Movaghar, Vafa, Vaccaro, Alexander R., Zadegan, Shayan Abdollah   +5 more
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Texture Modification Technologies and Their Opportunities for the Production of Dysphagia Foods: A Review.

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2019
Dysphagia or swallowing difficulty is a common morbidity experienced by those who have suffered a stroke or those undergone such treatments as head and neck surgeries. Dysphagic patients require special foods that are easier to swallow.
Sirada Sungsinchai, C. Niamnuy, P. Wattanapan, Manop Charoenchaitrakool, S. Devahastin   +4 more
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Prevalence, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Modalities, and Treatment Options for Dysphagia in Critically Ill Patients

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2020
Postextubation dysphagia may impose a substantial burden on intensive care unit patients and healthcare systems. Approximately 517,000 patients survive mechanical ventilation during critical care annually.
M. Brodsky, J. L. Nollet, P. Spronk, M. González-Fernández   +3 more
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Dysphagia in Acute Stroke: Incidence, Burden and Impact on Clinical Outcome

PLoS ONE, 2016
Background Reported frequency of post-stroke dysphagia in the literature is highly variable. In view of progress in stroke management, we aimed to assess the current burden of dysphagia in acute ischemic stroke.
M. Arnold, Kai Liesirova, Anne Broeg-Morvay, J. Meisterernst, M. Schlager, M. Mono, M. El-Koussy, G. Kägi, Simon Jung, H. Sarikaya   +9 more
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