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Effects of perception on performed swallowing behavior: An investigation of the relationship between age, perception, and spontaneous swallowing frequency
… sensory acuity may impact the older adult's swallowing function, putting them at risk for health complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and death. To ensure CDE receive services for potential changes in swallowing, they need to be able to detect when changes in their …
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Swallowing in the Cat: Physiological and Pharmacological Observations
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Influences of Serotonin on Swallowing in the Cat
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RoSE Enhancement for In Vitro Simulations of Human Swallowing
Dysphagia or trouble swallowing is a prevalent medical condition among the elderly, individuals with esophageal strictures, and persons on long-term pill medication, with patient age, different pathologies, and solid dosage product characteristics (e.g., size, shape, and composition) contributing …
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Repetitive saliva and water swallowing frequency counts in healthy young adults
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Non-invasive Assessment of Swallowing and Phonation using High-density Electromyography
Swallowing and phonation are essential neuromuscular functions critical for hydration, digestion, and communication. Phonation requires precise vocal fold coordination to produce sound, while swallowing involves coordinated movements to transport food and liquids safely. Dysfunctions in these …
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The effect of stimulation on swallowing function in post-stroke patient
본 연구에서는 뇌졸중 후 연하곤란 환자에게 냉촉각 자극법을 제공하여 연하기능 즉, 연하곤란 정도, 구강 인두기능, 연하 속도를 파악하여 연하곤란 환자를 위한 냉촉각 자극법의 효과를 알아보고자 수행한 비동등성 대조군 전후시차 설계이다. 2010년 3월부터 8월까지 6개월 이내 뇌졸중을 진단 받은 후 연하곤란을 호소하는 환자 중 연구 대상에 적합한 자를 임의로 표출하였으며 의무기록지와 대상자 혹은 가족의 면담을 통해 대상자의 특성을 파악하여 대조군을 선정하였다. 병변부위, 뇌졸중 종류, 식이를 변수로 짝짓기 하여 실험군을 선정하였으며 …
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Identifying the Neural Correlates of Swallowing in Two Age Groups Using fMRI
… the neural functional organization of normal swallowing and its components is essential in accurately diagnosing and treating patients with swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia. The aim of the present investigation was to identify the neural activation sites of different components of …
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3D mathematical model of the hyoid bone and attached muscles during swallowing
… investigate the function of normal and abnormal swallowing in an effort to determine what can be done to reduce health risks. In order to better understand the physiology of a safe swallow, the purpose of this study was to use magnetic resonance images and mathematical tools to determine the …
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Levator Veli Palatini Muscle During Speech and Swallowing
Results of these measures were analyzed descriptively and presented in a systematic fashion with regard to parameters of interest obtained at rest, during speech activities, and during the performance of a swallow. The data obtained from this investigation and from future studies will be …
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Feeding and swallowing in neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): a descriptive study
… and/or feeding endurance. However, feeding and swallowing characteristics in this population of neonates are not well described in the literature. Research Aims: To describe the feeding and swallowing profile of neonates with HIE in a neonatal unit in Cape Town, South Africa, including …
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Effects of two different behavioral swallowing exercise protocols performed during radiation therapy on swallowing physiology, function, quality-of-life and weight outcomes following organ-preservation treatments for head and neck cancers
… effects of two different prophylactic behavioral swallowing exercise regimens performed by head and neck cancer/s (HNC) patients during radiation therapy with/without chemotherapy (RT/C) on swallowing physiology, function, quality-of-life (QOL) and weight outcomes at the completion of RT/C. …
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Lingual pressure generation in relation to saliva and water swallowing in healthy young adults
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Measuring swallow speed in healthy young adults during repetitive water and saliva swallowing conditions
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The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Swallowing Treatment of Individuals with HIV/AIDS
… literature. Dysphagia is described as difficulty swallowing that can be caused by oral indicators, structural dysfunction, and neurological disease (Bladon & Ross, 2007; Bobba et al., 2007; Nkuize et al., 2010). Dysphagia is a prevalent symptom secondary to the HIV/AIDS virus, yet dysphagia in the …
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An investigation of the effects of nasogastric tubes on the young, normal swallowing mechanism
… the effects of nasogastric.tubes on normal swallowing physiology. In addition, the differential effects of fine and wide-bore nasogastric tubes on swallowing function, were targeted for investigation. Only young, normal subjects were studied, to eliminate age-related swallowing changes …
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Mothering a neonate/young infant with feeding and swallowing difficulties: barriers, facilitators, and support
… infant, particularly one with feeding and swallowing difficulties (FSD). FSD in infants significantly impacts not only the infant's health and development but also the mother's emotional and psychological wellbeing. Caring for neonates and young infants with FSD in hospital settings …
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Association of lingual myoarchitecture with local mechanics during swallowing determined by magnetic resonance imaging
… bolus from the oral cavity to the pharynx during swallowing. In order to observe the synergistic interactions of the eight different muscles in the tongue, MRI techniques were used to determine the three-dimensional fiber architecture, measure the mechanical function of the tongue during swallow, …
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Clinical Outcomes Associated with Speech, Language and Swallowing Difficulties Post-Stroke – A Prospective Cohort Study
… associations between speech, language, and swallowing conditions (i.e. dysarthria, apraxia of speech, aphasia, dysphagia), risk factors, and outcomes post-stroke (i.e. length of hospital stay, degree of physical disability according to the Modified Rankin Scale [mRS], functional level of …
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The Influence of Forward Head Posture on Suprahyoid Activity During Oropharyngeal Swallowing: A Surface Electromyographic Analysis
… Head Posture has on the mylohyoid muscle during swallowing in a healthy population.</p> <p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> Forward Head Posture (FHP) is the most common deviation from ideal head posture, and has become more prominent due to the rise of smart phones and the prevalence of computers in …
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