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Original Source: Task-dependent differences in corticobulbar excitability of the submental motor projections: Implications for neural control of swallowing.
It has been suggested that the primary motor cortex plays a substantial role in the neural circuitry that controls swallowing. Although its role in the voluntary oral phase of swallowing is undisputed, its precise role in motor control of the more reflexive, pharyngeal phase of swallowing is unclear. The contribution of the primary motor cortex to the pharyngeal phase of swallowing was examined using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to evoke motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in the anterior hyomandibula...
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New dysphagia and medicines resource now live
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called 'Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphag...
Wellcome Trust awards Phagenesis $1.5 million for dysphagia treatment
Phagenesis, a U.K. company focused on dysphagia (the inability to swallow), has been awarded $1.5 million from the Wellcome Trust to extend the scope of its dysphagia treatment device, from hospitals...
New online resource provides practical guidance on caring for patients with dysphagia
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called 'Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphag...
[Clinical Picture] Dysphagia in a young woman
A 31-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a history of intermittent dysphagia to both solid and liquid food for several years. Her dysphagia increased in severity, and in recent months, was acc...
Keele University School of Pharmacy has launched a website providing guidance on medicines optimisation for patients with dysphagia. The website is aimed at healthcare professionals and includes l...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Helps Stroke Patients Swallow Properly
Patients who have suffered a stroke often experience dysphagia, a swallowing disorder after the event. Dysphagia leads to a higher rate of complications, such as dehydration, malnutrition and pneumoni...
Dysphagia not tied to post-anterior cervical op swelling
(HealthDay)—Although significant soft-tissue swelling can occur after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures, the width of the prevertebral soft-tissue swelling on radiographic an...
HealthyAnswers.com Reveals What Trouble Swallowing, Known As Dysphagia, Could Mean
HealthyAnswers.com is a publisher and a leader in providing current natural health information on their website. Along with thousands of archived articles on health related issues, they also offer a c...
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Esophageal cancer and palliation of Dysphagia.
Progressive dysphagia is the most common presenting symptom of esophageal cancer but also may occur as a side effect of treatment. Evaluation of patients' dysphagia includes determining its cause and...
Dysphagia in Huntington's Disease: A Review.
Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative autosomal dominant disease characterized by disturbed movements and behavior and cognitive decline. The motor disturbances are both choreif...
An Uncommon Cause of Dysphagia.
Reoperative antireflux surgery for dysphagia.
BACKGROUND: Troublesome dysphagia is a common indication for redo antireflux surgery (Re-ARS). This study is aimed to analyze the efficacy of Re-ARS in resolving dysphagia and to identify risk factors...
