Systematic review and meta-analysis of NMES for post-stroke dysphagia outcomes
NMES alone does not beat standard therapy for post-stroke swallowing problems
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone versus NMES combined with or compared t…
A review of sixteen studies found that adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to standard care helps, but using it alone does not impro…
Meta-analysis identifies prevalence and risk factors for postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients
One third of ICU patients face swallowing difficulties
This meta-analysis of 7,219 patients examined the prevalence and risk factors associated with postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients under…
Many people struggle to swallow after being taken off a breathing tube, especially if they are older or spent more time on the tube.
Oro-esophageal vs Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Ischemic Stroke with Dysphagia: A Protocol
New trial tests which feeding tube helps stroke best
This randomized controlled trial protocol aims to compare oro-esophageal tube feeding with nasogastric tube feeding in 422 ischemic stroke p…
A new trial compares nose versus mouth feeding tubes to see which helps stroke patients recover swallowing function faster.
Personalized swallowing rehab improves outcomes after oral cancer surgery
New Swallowing Therapy Helps Oral Cancer Patients Eat and Speak More Easily
This randomized controlled trial in 300 patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma found that a personalized swallowing rehabilitation progr…
Personalized swallowing therapy helps oral cancer patients recover faster, eat more naturally, and avoid dangerous complications like pneumo…
FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) derivation and validation in hospitalized neurological patients
A new swallowing test may better predict pneumonia risk in hospitalized brain patients
This single-center retrospective cohort study derived and validated the FEES Dysphagia Index (FDI) in 1,257 and 1,686 hospitalized neurologi…
A new swallowing score outperformed a standard measure at predicting pneumonia and death in neurological patients, offering a simpler bedsid…
Zinc-L-carnosine supplement versus thickened formula for persistent infant regurgitation in randomized trial
Thickened Formula May Cost More Than This New Supplement
A two-center, prospective, single-blind, randomized, non-inferiority study evaluated Zinc-L-carnosine in 60 infants aged 4 weeks to 7 months…
A new baby supplement for spit-up costs less and works as well as the expensive thickened formula parents often use.
Case report of two neonates with esophageal atresia and phrenic nerve palsy managed with stepwise respiratory and surgical strategies
Two Rare Cases Reveal New Path for Nerve Injury Recovery
This case report describes two neonates with type III esophageal atresia who developed phrenic nerve palsy.
When a repair for a birth defect hurts a breathing nerve, doctors now try non-invasive support first before surgery.
PPI-refractory GERD prevalence and mechanisms in systemic sclerosis using ambulatory pH-MII, HREM, and scintigraphy
Heartburn Pills Often Fail in Scleroderma—New Study Reveals Why
This retrospective cohort study of 30 adults with systemic sclerosis evaluated PPI-refractory GERD using ambulatory pH-MII, HREM, and gastri…
Standard heartburn pills often fail for scleroderma patients because weak muscle movement in the esophagus and stomach prevents acid from cl…
Systematic review assesses performance and applicability of aspiration risk prediction models in stroke
Can doctors predict if stroke patients might breathe in food?
This systematic review evaluates prediction models for aspiration risk in adult stroke patients across 18 model development studies.
Most tools to predict if stroke patients will choke on food show promise but cannot be trusted yet because every study had serious flaws.
Network meta-analysis compares preventive measures for esophageal variceal bleeding in 6510 cirrhosis patients
New Combo Stops Bleeding Better Than Old Drugs
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 6510 patients with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices regarding primary preventive meas…
Combining two specific medicines stops dangerous stomach bleeding better than older single-drug treatments for people with advanced liver sc…
Multifocal cryoballoon ablation achieves high eradication rates in Barrett esophagus with dysplasia
Freezing Away Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts
A prospective European multicenter study of 107 patients with Barrett esophagus segments (Prague classification C≤2M≤5) and dysplasia or ear…
A targeted freezing procedure may offer people with Barrett's esophagus a safe, highly effective way to destroy pre-cancerous cells before t…
Active rTMS combined with rehabilitation showed greater improvement in language and swallowing outcomes compared with sham stimulation in 113 post-stroke patients
Magnetic pulses may speed stroke recovery for speech and swallowing
This sham-controlled prospective study evaluated active rTMS combined with conventional rehabilitation versus sham stimulation plus the same…
Adding brain stimulation before rehab sessions led to better recovery of two abilities stroke takes away most often — talking and eating.