The Role of White Matter in the Neural Control of Swallowing: A Systematic Review
Frontiers 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
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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 ...
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Combined respiratory training in an individual with C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Annals 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).
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The Effects of Lesions in the Dorsolateral Pons on the Coordination of Swallowing and Breathing in Awake Goats [PDF]
, 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.
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Exploring the efficacy of melodic intonation therapy with Broca’s aphasia in Arabic
South 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
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The Swallowing Characteristics of Thickeners, Jellies and Yoghurt Observed Using an In Vitro Model [PDF]
, 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 ...
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Assessment and management of dysphagia in acute stroke: an initial service review of international practice [PDF]
, 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.
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Patients Presenting With Reflux Symptoms - Whom to Test and Whom to Treat? [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal ResearchGastroesophageal 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
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Medialization Thyroplasty Using Autologous Nasal Septal Cartilage for Treating Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis [PDF]
Clinical 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.
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, 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.
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