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 […]
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 patterns in pediatric SLP evaluations.
A Pilot Study of Oral Microbiome Changes Following Intense Swallowing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease
February 25, 2024
Oral microbiota differs between PD patients and healthy individuals. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate changes in the oral microbial environment following normalization of oral feeding through intensive swallowing therapy in PD.
Science & Medicine: Swallowing ‘workout’ for people with early Parkinson’s
January 7, 2024
Dr. Carnaby was interviewed by Bonnie Petrie on her TPR show, The Petrie Dish, about the SwallowFit Pilot Study.
Restoring hope and function for people with swallowing disorders
December 13, 2023
Kate Hunger from the UT Health Newsroom reports on the SwallowFit Pilot Study.
