SWALLOWING DISORDER

This study tested whether dentures made with a digital 3D printer help people without teeth chew and swallow better than traditional dentures. Fourteen adults each tried both types for three months. Researchers measured how many bites, chews, and swallows they needed to eat a cra…

This study looked at swallowing problems in 34 people with severe traumatic brain injury who were minimally conscious. Researchers used a special X-ray video to see how swallowing worked. The goal was to better understand these swallowing issues, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at whether taking out the nasogastric feeding tube right after a breathing tube is removed helps ICU patients start eating by mouth sooner. Swallowing problems are common after ICU stays, and the feeding tube itself may make things worse. The trial involved 112 …

This study aimed to create and validate an Italian version of a test that measures swallowing difficulties in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers enrolled 101 participants and compared the new Italian test against a standard swallowing exam…

This study tested a French-language questionnaire about swallowing problems in 225 adults who had their throat and voice box removed due to cancer. The goal was to see if the translated survey works well for measuring patients' own reports of their swallowing difficulties. The re…

This study looked at 28 head and neck cancer patients to see if neck endurance is linked to swallowing problems and breathing function. Researchers measured neck strength, swallowing ability, and mouth pressure. The goal was to find new ways to design rehabilitation programs for …