Feeding Sick Kids Faster Helps Them Recover Better
Doctors studied 98 children with a serious lung infection called bronchiolitis who were receiving extra oxygen through special nose tubes. The children were …
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Which Head and Neck Cancer Patients Struggle to Swallow?
Swallowing problems are very common in people with head and neck cancer, and these problems can make it hard to eat and drink safely. Researchers studied 244 …
Read MoreStarving to Stay Safe? Why Eating Restrictions May Backfire After Stroke
After a stroke, some patients have trouble swallowing safely. Doctors often restrict what these patients can eat or drink, thinking it will prevent dangerous …
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