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The Role of White Matter in the Neural Control of Swallowing: A Systematic Review

open access: yesFrontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2021
Background: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) can negatively impact quality of life and health. For clinicians and researchers seeking to improve outcomes for patients with dysphagia, understanding the neural control of swallowing is critical. The role of
Ann Alvar   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-term subjective outcomes of barbed reposition pharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome treatment [PDF]

open access: yes, 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
core   +1 more source

Combined respiratory training in an individual with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, 2018
This case study examined the impact of a respiratory strength training program targeting inspiratory and expiratory musculature in an individual with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Raele Robison   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of Lesions in the Dorsolateral Pons on the Coordination of Swallowing and Breathing in Awake Goats [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
The purpose of this retrospective study was to gain insight into the contribution of the dorsolateral pons to the coordination of swallowing and breathing in awake goats.
Bonis, Joshua M.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Exploring the efficacy of melodic intonation therapy with Broca’s aphasia in Arabic

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2018
Background: Even though the efficacy of melodic intonation therapy (MIT) with persons with aphasia (PWA) has been explored in different languages, the efficacy of MIT with Arabic-speaking PWA has never been explored.
Khalid G. Al-Shdifat   +2 more
doaj   +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

Assessment and management of dysphagia in acute stroke: an initial service review of international practice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The international approach to the assessment and management of dysphagia in the acute phase post stroke is little studied. A questionnaire was sent to clinicians in stroke services that explored the current practice in dysphagia screening, assessment ...
Fairfield, Carol A., Smithard, David G.
core   +1 more source

Patients Presenting With Reflux Symptoms - Whom to Test and Whom to Treat? [PDF]

open access: yesThe Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a complex condition with diverse clinical presentations, ranging from typical heartburn and regurgitation symptoms to extraesophageal manifestations and alarm symptoms. Determining which patients should be tested
Noy Lapidot Alon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Medialization Thyroplasty Using Autologous Nasal Septal Cartilage for Treating Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis [PDF]

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2011
ObjectivesA persistent insufficiency of glottal closure is mostly a consequence of impaired unilateral vocal fold movement. Functional surgical treatment is required because of the consequential voice, breathing and swallowing impairments.
Tamer A. Mesallam   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Swallowing [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
The physical act of swallowing is a normal part of life for healthy individuals. Although intricate and complex in its orchestration, to most it is an effortless action. Multiple muscles contract and relax in patterns regulated and modulated by swallowing centers in the brainstem and cortex.
Sasegbon, Ayodele   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

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