Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2014 Objective: To compare pathologic results obtained via in-office transnasal fiberoptic laryngoscopy (TFL) to those of subsequent direct laryngoscopy in order to assess the accuracy of TFL as a diagnostic tool.
Jacob T. Cohen, Limor Benyamini
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RUDN Journal of Ecology and Life Safety, 2022 Fluctuations level of Kosinsky lakes in Moscow are of great importance not only for the comfortable living of peoples and for the functioning of one of the city’s popular recreational areas. In addition, it is important for the preservation of all unique
Vasily B. Rozanov +2 more
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Letter by toscano et al regarding article. association of leukoaraiosis with convalescent rehabilitation outcome in patients with ischemic stroke [PDF]
, 2016 Given the aforementioned link between leukoaraiosis and swallowing impairment, and the burden of poststroke dysphagia on rehabilitation outcome, it could be of some interest to analyze the relationships between leukoaraiosis, recovery, and dysphagia in ...
DI PIERO, Vittorio +2 more
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Laryngeal sensitivity in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [PDF]
, 2016 Recent studies have shown the involvement of the sensory nervous system in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The aim of our study was to investigate the correlation between the laryngeal sensitivity deficit and the type of ALS onset ...
BIASIOTTA, ANTONELLA +13 more
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A transatlantic comparative study of acute dysphagia services [PDF]
, 2012 This was the first study to compare acute dysphagia service provision directly between the UK and the US. It examined variations in acute dysphagia services between the UK and the US, determined clinicians’ perceptions of their own service and that of ...
Long, T, Newman, Roger
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Speech Therapy Telepractice for Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD): MaineCare (Medicaid) Cost Savings
International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 2012 This Brief Communication represents an analysis of the cost savings to MaineCare (also referred to as Medicaid) directly attributable to service provided via speech therapy telepractice.
Michael P. Towey
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Prevalence of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Congenital Heart Disease: A Scoping Review
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 Feeding and swallowing difficulties are commonly reported as comorbidities in infants and children with congenital heart disease. These difficulties have negative health consequences for the child and impact the quality of life of both the child and ...
Vivienne Norman +5 more
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Psychometric Properties of Questionnaires on Functional Health Status in Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]
, 2014 Introduction. Questionnaires on Functional Health Status (FHS) are part of the assessment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Objective. To conduct a systematic review of the literature on the psychometric properties of English-language FHS questionnaires in ...
Cordier, Reinie +3 more
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Current Trends in the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gut and Liver, 2018 Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) characterized by heartburn and/or regurgitation symptoms is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders managed by gastroenterologists and primary care physicians. There has been an increase in GERD prevalence,
Dalbir S. Sandhu, Ronnie Fass
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Effects of Laryngeal Restriction on Pharyngeal Peristalsis and Biomechanics: Clinical Implications [PDF]
, 2016 To date, rehabilitative exercises aimed at strengthening the pharyngeal muscles have not been developed due to the inability to successfully overload and fatigue these muscles during their contraction, a necessary requirement for strength training.
Balasubramanian, Gokulakrishnan +5 more
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