Making Soy Easier to Swallow: A Softer, Healthier Option
Scientists found a way to make soy protein softer and easier to swallow by breaking it down into smaller pieces using special enzymes. The new soft gel is much …
Read Moredysphagia
All content tagged with "dysphagia"
Why Eating Well Before Cancer Treatment Matters for Survival
Researchers studied 214 patients with throat cancer to understand how swallowing problems and nutrition affect survival. They found that patients who were …
Read MoreNew Treatment Helps Kids with Swallowing Problems Eat Better
A group of doctors tested a new way to help children who have trouble swallowing due to a condition called achalasia. They combined two treatments: injecting a …
Read MoreNew Nasal Spray May Help Cancer Patients Swallow Better
Researchers tested a new way to help end-of-life cancer patients who struggle to swallow. They used a numbing medication called bupivacaine as a nasal spray …
Read MoreWhich 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 …
Read MoreFeeding Problems in Kids with Disabilities: What Parents Need to Know
Many children with developmental disabilities like cerebral palsy struggle with eating and getting proper nutrition, but these problems often go unnoticed. A …
Read MoreSimple Eating Checks Help Older Adults Keep Weight On
Researchers in Japan tested a new way to help older adults in day-care programs who have trouble eating and are losing weight. They trained regular staff to …
Read MoreSpecial Eating Plans Help People Swallow Better After Neck Surgery
After neck surgery, many patients struggle with swallowing. Researchers tested whether a special eating plan could help. They studied 120 people who had neck …
Read MoreSwallowing Exercises Help Cancer Patients Eat Better After Treatment
When people with head and neck cancer receive radiation therapy, it often makes swallowing difficult. Researchers studied 64 cancer patients to see if doing …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids With Cerebral Palsy Struggle to Eat and Grow
Researchers studied over 2,200 children with cerebral palsy to understand how eating and drinking difficulties affect their growth and nutrition. They found …
Read MoreHow Food Thickeners Help Older Adults Eat Better
This chapter explores how food thickeners—special ingredients that change the texture of foods and drinks—can help seniors get better nutrition. As people age, …
Read More