New Way to Check Swallowing Problems Without Radiation
Scientists reviewed research on using ultrasound—the same safe imaging tool used during pregnancy—to check if people are swallowing correctly. Unlike older …
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Why Some Kids Born With Throat Problems Struggle to Eat
Researchers studied 75 children who were born with a condition where their food pipe and windpipe didn't form correctly. They found that about three-quarters …
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreHow Polio Survivors Can Develop Rare Swallowing Problems
A woman in her 40s who had polio as a child developed serious trouble swallowing and felt constantly tired. Doctors discovered she wasn't eating enough …
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 MoreHow Special Feeding Help Improves Growth in Babies with Swallowing Problems
Some babies are born with a condition called esophageal atresia, which makes it hard for them to swallow and eat normally. Researchers in Turkey studied 20 …
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