SWALLOWING DISORDER

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

This study aimed to create and validate an Italian version of a tool that helps speech therapists assess swallowing difficulties in people with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or ALS. Researchers enrolled 101 adults with such diseases and tested the new tool against a…

This study looked at how neck muscle endurance relates to swallowing problems in 28 people with head and neck cancer. Researchers measured neck strength, breathing, and swallowing using special tests. The goal was to find new ways to plan rehabilitation for swallowing issues afte…

This study looked at swallowing problems in 34 patients who were minimally conscious after a severe traumatic brain injury. Researchers used a special X-ray video to see how well patients could swallow. The goal was to better understand these swallowing issues and how they relate…

This study tested a French-language survey that asks patients about their swallowing after total throat removal surgery for throat or voice box cancer. 225 adults who had the surgery and could read French took part. The goal was to see if the survey works well to measure swallowi…

This study tested if taking out the feeding tube right after the breathing tube is removed helps ICU patients start eating by mouth sooner. 112 adults who had a breathing tube for more than 48 hours took part. The goal was to see if this simple step reduces swallowing problems an…