May 30, 2012 (Lisbon, Portugal) — A test to detect swallowing difficulties in patients with stroke is an easy, sensitive, and highly predictive screening tool, a new study shows. Use of the test was ...

Converting a clinical indicator on patient missed treatments into a functional quality improvement metric. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2014 Quality Care Symposium. This abstract does not ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play an integral role in stroke recovery. Our work can be transformative, helping stroke patients recover their speech and, with it, freedom of communication.

Swallowing is a basic function that many of us take for granted — until a problem occurs, making daily tasks like drinking and eating a major challenge. Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis, but there are some simple ways to mitigate this side effect and ease discomfort. Dysphagia — trouble swallowing while eating and ...