Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2015 [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on the swallowing function of stroke patients. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-two stroke patients were randomly assigned to two groups; an experimental group which ...
S. Heo, K. Kim
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Is Dysphagia in Multiple System Atrophy Responsive to Levodopa? Results from a Retrospective Study
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Background Dysphagia remains a major clinical concern in multiple system atrophy (MSA), and so far, lacks relevant treatment options. Objective To systematically assess levodopa‐responsiveness of dysphagia in MSA. Methods 19 MSA‐patients underwent endoscopic swallowing evaluation in Off‐ and On‐state, following an adapted FEES‐levodopa‐test ...
Florin Gandor +10 more
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Consideration of conditions required for multi-channel simultaneous bioimpedance measurement [PDF]
, 1998 Impedance techniques have been widely applied to the biomedical engineering field. In order to obtain definite results from bioimpedance, multi-channel measurement is effective.
Adli, Mr. +3 more
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Long‐Term Results of UPPP and Coblation Channeling of the Tongue for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the long‐term surgical outcomes of combined uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and coblation channeling of the tongue (CCT) for moderate‐to‐severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods The study enrolled patients with moderate‐to‐severe OSA who underwent treatment with UPPP plus CCT and had a minimal follow‐up of 2 years ...
Ren‐Hui Chen +3 more
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Ueber die Ventrikulärsäcke des Kehlkopfes beim erwachsenen und neugeborenen Menschen, sowie bei einigen Affen [PDF]
, 2008 Anfangs vergangenen Sommers habe ich auf dem panhellenischen Ärztlichen Kongreß in Athen die Resultate meiner Untersuchungen über die Ventirikularsäcke beim Menschen mitgeteilt und gleich darauf dieselben griechisch veröffentlicht.
Sclavunos, Georgios L.
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Visible Epiglottis in Children
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2014 Visible epiglottis is a rare anatomical variant which is usually asymptomatic without the need of any medical or surgical intervention. It is most commonly seen in children but there are some reports of its prevalence in adults too. Cases of visible epiglottis seem to be unfamiliar among dental professionals.
Jamaluddin Ahmed, Farooque +4 more
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The Application of Airtraq (fibreoptic intubation device) to Otolaryngology [PDF]
, 2011 The anaesthetic laryngoscope Airtraq is designed for the difficult airway. This disposable laryngoscope requires minimal cervical manipulation and unlike other common anaesthetic larynmgoscopes contains a channel for the guidance of an endotracheal tube.
Mendis, D, Oates, J
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An alternative method of endotracheal intubation of common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) [PDF]
, 2012 Peer ...
Flecknell, Paul +2 more
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The Impact of BMI on the Differences Between Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Müller Maneuver
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Purpose To explore the differences in drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) and Müller Maneuver (MM) results and study the impact of body mass index (BMI) on these differences. Study Design Prospective observational study. Methods Forty patients with OSAHS were included in this study.
Jun‐Fang Xue +6 more
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Does experience influence the forces exerted on maxillary incisors during laryngoscopy? A manikin study using the Macintosh laryngoscope [PDF]
, 1995 The influence of the level of experience of the laryngoscopist on the duration of laryngoscopy, the forces exerted on the tongue and on the maxillary incisors during laryngoscopy, were investigated.
Bucx, M.J.L. (Martin) +4 more
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