Intervention for Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction
March 30, 2025
Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction, defined as inappropriate opening or failed relaxation of the UES during swallowing, is a common cause of dysphagia. This research project consists of two parts: I- a systematic review of the literature to assess UES intervention trends and their impact on patient outcomes. II- Development of a multi-site study to […]
International Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) Meeting 2025
March 28, 2025
Several of the lab members attended DRS (2025) in Philadelphia, PA. Lab members presented both at the podium and in the poster session.
Intervention for UES Dysfunction: A Systematic Review (Poster) at DRS 2025
March 28, 2025
Diane Presented at DRS 2025
Spontaneous swallowing frequency in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) reflects swallow integrity: a case-control study
March 25, 2025
When spontaneous swallowing (SSF), an innate protective mechanism, is impaired, aspiration prevalence and the risk of pneumonia are increased, especially in individuals with dysphagia. Data on SSF change and its significance in Parkinson’s disease are unknown. This study compared SSF rates in a cohort of early PD patients to age and gender-matched healthy controls.
Intervention for Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
March 25, 2025
Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction, defined as inappropriate opening or failed relaxation of the UES during swallowing, is a common cause of dysphagia. The primary aim of this review was to assess UES intervention trends and their impact on patient outcomes.
ASHA (American Speech Language and Hearing Association) Convention 2024
December 7, 2024
Doctoral Student, Orlando Hinojosa, presented at the 2024 ASHA convention held in Seattle Washington December 5-7.
Publication: Effects of expiratory muscle strength training on oropharyngeal swallow physiology in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): A preliminary study
September 19, 2024
Bhutada, A. M., Carnaby, G. D., Broughton, W. A., Beverly, B. L., & Garand, K. L. (2024). Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Oropharyngeal Swallow Physiology in Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Preliminary Study. Dysphagia, 1-11.
“Dysphagia: In Search of a Unified Definition for the Aging Population: NIH R-13 study”
September 15, 2024
Despite the high incidence and prevalence of dysphagia, particularly in the adult aging population, there is no uniform definition of adult dysphagia. Instead, heterogenous definitions in the extant literature pave the way for ambiguity and philosophical differences among dysphagia experts and other key stakeholders. Establishing an accepted and cogent definition for dysphagia is a critical step in […]
