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Dysphagia: Research Trends and Resources.
- Source :
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ASHA Leader . 4/24/2012, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p16-17. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article offers information related to dysphagia. It says that the study conducted by researchers in Spain examines the effectiveness of posture in preventing aspiration in patients with neurogenic dysphagia using videofluoroscopy. It mentions that the study by researchers in Japan shows that silent aspiration of saliva in elderly patients living in nursing home is a significant risk for both pneumonia and body weight loss.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10859586
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- ASHA Leader
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 74489086
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.RIB.17052012.16