Publication: Association of Coexisting Low Tongue Pressure and Sarcopenia with Pharyngeal Residue in Older Adults with Presbyphagia

February 9, 2026

Abstract In age-related swallowing decline, low tongue pressure (LTP) represents a localized functional decline, and sarcopenia represents a systemic functional decline. However, their combined relationship with swallowing function is not fully understood. We examined whether the coexistence of LTP and sarcopenia is associated with pharyngeal residue, an indicator of swallowing efficiency, among older patients with […]



Parkinson’s Disease Grant

November 1, 2025

Lab director awarded DOD grant for novel swallowing intervention in Parkinson’s Disease



Publication: Interprofessional nutrition and dysphagia management for care-dependent older adults in day-care services: a non-randomized controlled trial

October 29, 2025

Abstract Purpose Malnutrition and dysphagia in older adults complicate the maintenance of independent living. This study aimed to evaluate a dietary observation and assessment model by non-specialized staff and a consultation and support model by specialized staff in adult day services (ADS). Methods This non-randomized controlled trial was conducted across 31 ADS facilities in Japan. […]



UT Health Mandell Research Exhibition

April 6, 2024

Doctoral students, Erika Almazan, wins the Collaborative Research award with fellow student, Kathryn Crane, at the 2024 UT Health Mandell Research Exhibition. Her work discusses practice patters in pediatric SLP evaluations.

Doctoral students win collaborative research award