Search Results for "Perception Dysphagia"
Original Source: Perception of dysphagia: lack of correlation with objective measurements of esophageal function.
Abstract Background The mechanism underlying increased perception of food bolus passage in the absence of esophageal mechanical obstruction has not been completely elucidated. A correlation between the intensity of the symptom and the severity of esophageal dysfunction, either motility (manometry) or bolus transit (impedance) has not been clearly demonstrated. The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between objective esophageal function assessment (with manometry and impedance) and perception o...
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Stress is caused by your perception of situations around you and then the reaction of your body to them. The automatic stress response to unexpected events is known as 'fight or flight'. Dis...
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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...
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...
Phagenesis Wins CE Mark for Phagenyx to Treat Dysphagia
Manchester, UK - 16th October 2012 - Phagenesis Ltd, the global leader in the treatment of dysphagia (inability to swallow safely) today announced that its treatment system Phagenyx™, the w...
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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...
Early dysphagia complicating anterior cervical spine surgery: incidence and risk factors.
BACKGROUND: Dysphagia is a common complication of anterior cervical spine surgery, and most of them occurred in the early postoperative period. This study aimed to determine the incidence of early dys...
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...
