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.
Machine learning models show moderate to high accuracy for predicting variceal bleeding in cirrhosis patients
New AI Tool Catches Bleeding Risks Early
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 7,011 cirrhosis patients found machine learning models achieved pooled c-indic…
An AI tool now spots bleeding risks in liver disease earlier than current methods, helping doctors catch dangerous vein swelling before it t…
Sleeve-fundoplication without gastric resection reduces GERD incidence versus sleeve gastrectomy in obese rat model
New stomach surgery stops acid burn while you lose weight
A preclinical randomized controlled trial in 24 obese rats found sleeve-fundoplication without gastric resection (SG-F) significantly reduce…
A new stomach surgery helps you lose weight without worsening acid reflux, offering a safer alternative to standard procedures that often ma…
Meta-analysis finds TSP-9 test predicts progression to HGD/EAC in Barrett's esophagus
TSP-9 test predicts disease progression in Barrett's esophagus patients with high accuracy
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 699 patients with Barrett's esophagus found the Tissue Systems Pathology (TSP-9) test was associate…
A new test for Barrett's esophagus accurately predicts who is at high risk of developing serious esophageal cancer, helping doctors focus ca…
Survival differed significantly among central venous access strategies for parenteral nutrition in elderly patients with dysphagia
Survival varied by central venous access type in elderly patients with swallowing difficulties
This retrospective cohort study compared survival outcomes in 73 elderly patients with dysphagia receiving parenteral nutrition via implante…
Elderly patients with swallowing difficulties who received parenteral nutrition saw survival rates differ significantly depending on their c…