Prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in cerebral palsy across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta‐analyses [PDF]
Aim: To determine the prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in persons with cerebral palsy (CP) across the lifespan. Method: A systematic review was conducted using five different databases (AMED, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed ...
Bakarčić D +7 more
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Computed tomography findings of 50 patients diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia: A case series
The effect of neglecting imaging in aspiration pneumonia diagnosis is not well understood. In this study, the computed tomography images of 50 patients diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia were retrospectively analyzed by three radiologists at a different
Akihito Ueda +5 more
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Feasibility of intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy for functional organ preservation in locally advanced laryngeal cancer [PDF]
Purpose: The study aims to assess the feasibility of intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy (IMRT, and IGRT, respectively) for functional preservation in locally advanced laryngeal cancer.
Alexander Chi +14 more
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Subglottic secretion aspiration in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review of the literature. [PDF]
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection that results in both negative patient outcomes and increased health care costs. Recently, many efforts have been targeted at ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, including the ...
Scherzer, Rachel
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Is Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy A Solution for Aspiration Pneumonia, or Just An Illusion?
Background/Aims: Aspiration pneumonia is a pulmonary infection that occurs when food, liquid, saliva, or vomit is aspirated into the lungs. Percutaneous enteral gastrostomy (PEG) prevents aspiration pneumonia while ensuring the patient receives adequate
Aycan Yüksel +3 more
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Sars-Cov-19 associated with aspiration pneumonia in a patient with Parkinson disease: A case report
Coronaviruses can cause multiple systemic infections respiratory complications are the most recognizable symptoms similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
Safaa Touihmi +2 more
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Peculiar and Unusual Drowning in Waste Oil from Motor Vehicles: Case Report [PDF]
Drowning is one of the most frequent causes of accidental or suicidal death, and more rarely it is associated with a homicide. Cases of drowning in water or in the sea are common.
Cardia, Giulio +3 more
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Tadios Lidetu, Essey Kebede Muluneh, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie School of Public Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Essey Kebede Muluneh, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 79, Office No.
Lidetu T, Muluneh EK, Wassie GT
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Background Aspiration pneumonia is a serious problem among elderly patients; it is caused by many risk factors including dysphagia, poor oral hygiene, malnutrition, and sedative medications.
Tomotaka Nishizawa +9 more
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Background Differentiation between gastric aspiration pneumonitis and bacterial aspiration pneumonia is important and difficult. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in differentiation between them using different ...
Doaa H.H. Elsherbiny +6 more
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