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A service evaluation of parent adherence with dysphagia management therapy guidelines: Reports from family carers supporting children with complex needs in Greece [PDF]

, 2020
Purpose: Many children with complex needs exhibit eating, drinking and/or swallowing disorders (dysphagia). These children often have associated learning needs, and require assistance from carers for daily tasks such as eating and drinking.
Alexia Charpentier, Celia Harding, Harding C, Harding C, Sally Morgan, Veness C   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Swallowing interventions for the treatment of dysphagia after head and neck cancer: a systematic review of behavioural strategies used to promote patient adherence to swallowing exercises

BMC Cancer, 2017
Dysphagia is a significant side-effect following treatment for head and neck cancers, yet poor adherence to swallowing exercises is frequently reported in intervention studies.
R. Govender, Christina H. Smith, Stuart A. Taylor, H. Barratt, Benjamin Gardner   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diagnostic Utility of Testing for Novel Murine Autoantibodies for Sjögren's Disease in the Rheumatology Outpatient Setting

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective The goal was to assess the diagnostic performance of three novel autoantibodies (NA) for Sjögren's disease (SjD) by comparing NA prevalence in patients with SjD, other autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), nonspecific chronic sialadenitis (CS), and controls.
Chadwick R. Johr, Michael D. George, Vatinee Y. Bunya, Nora Sandorfi, Mina Massaro‐Giordano, Frederick B. Vivino   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stretta Radiofrequency Treatment for GERD: A Safe and Effective Modality

Gastroenterology Research and Practice, 2013
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the leading gastrointestinal disorders. Current treatments include lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapies, surgical fundoplications, and, more recently, endoscopic procedures.
Mark Franciosa, George Triadafilopoulos, Hiroshi Mashimo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and validation of a device for monitoring laryngeal motion during swallowing

Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2023
Objectives: Hyolaryngeal movement during swallowing is essential to airway protection and bolus clearance. Although palpation is widely used to evaluate hyolaryngeal motion, insufficient accuracy has been reported. The Bando Stretchable Strain Sensor for
Keiko Aihara, Yoko Inamoto, Yoko Inamoto, Eiichi Saitoh, Seiko Shibata, Yuriko Sato, Maki Harada, Yohei Otaka   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Bespoke Programmable Interpenetrating Elastomer Network Composite Laryngeal Stent for Expedited Paediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A programmable interpenetrating double‐network architecture, created via 3D‐TIPS printing and resin infusion, synergistically combines thermoplastic and thermosetting elastomers to balance structural rigidity and surface softness—crucial for paediatric laryngeal stents.
Elizabeth F. Maughan, Lei Wu, Dong Zhang, Linxiao Wu, Graca Ferreira Vaz Pinto Mendes, Wanqiao J. Tu, Heping Ma, Toby J. Proctor, Colin R. Butler, Thomas Kjærgaard, Mark W. Lowdell, Martin A. Birchall, Robert E. Hynds, Richard Hewitt, Wenhui Song   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Host‐Guest Inclusion Chemistry From Supramolecular Architecture Enabling Anti‐Biofouling Surfaces for Oesophagus Stents

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A slippery coating with exceptional anti‐biofouling performance is developed using biocompatible materials for oesophagus stents. Host‐guest inclusion complex formation capabilities of FDA‐approved supramolecules, cyclodextrins are exploited, which significantly enhances the stability of the surface.
Jianhui Zhang, Haowei Wang, Sourabh Dogra, Xiaoye Zhao, Wenqing Chen, Arpan Gupta, Manish K. Tiwari, Vikramjeet Singh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of oral hygiene and oral exercise on oral hypofunction in residents of long-term care facilities

Scientific Reports
Swallowing dysfunction, or dysphagia, is a critical concern among older residents in long-term care facilities because it contributes to malnutrition and increased frailty.
Chih-Hung Ko, Ming-Chu Feng, Chia-Ling Chao, Chih-Hsing Hung, Meng-Ling Hou, Ming-Feng Wu, Sheng-Hsiu Wu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Eagle′s syndrome: A rare case of young female

Dental Research Journal, 2013
Eagle′s syndrome is a condition that causes pain in the Craniofacial and cervical region of the neck. Symptoms related to the Eagle′s syndrome may be confused with the variety of neuralgias, oral, dental and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions.
Mohammad Abdul Baseer, Mohammed Suliman Alenazy   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Relationship Between Menopause and Dysphagia: A Scoping Review

Women's Health Reports, 2022
Purpose: Menopause marks the end of fertility and rapid decline of ovarian hormones in the female body, which corresponds to a myriad of changes to bodily systems, including the upper aerodigestive tract.
Charles Lenell, Rodolfo Pe?a-Ch?vez, Ryan J. Burdick, Nicole Rogus-Pulia   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source