Swallowing is a complex biomechanical process synchronized with breathing to protect the
airway. However, this finely tuned process may not work well in older individuals and in …

Enteral feeding plays a critical role in the management of hospitalized patients, especially in
intensive care units. In addition to delivering important nutrients, it also maintains the …

Background Frailty contributes to adverse outcomes in older adults and places a heavy
burden on healthcare resources. Dysphagia is associated with frailty, but the mechanisms …

Objectives Swallowing disorder is a health burden for the elderly in China. This study aimed
to investigate the prevalence of dysphagia and to test the association between skeletal …

Background Dysphagia is a health concern that causes severe complications and affects the
life quality of the older population. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic performance …

Objective Oropharyngeal dysphagia (dysphagia) is highly prevalent (up to 86%) in
hospitalized patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD). This study …

Context• Silent aspiration is a common complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). COPD's acute-exacerbation phase may be associated with silent …

Objective To demonstrate that oro‐pharyngo‐esophageal radionuclide scintigraphy
(OPERS) not only detects tracheobronchial aspiration after swallowing, but also quantifies …

Reported risks for aspiration include cerebrovascular disease, laryngopharyngeal
dysfunction, advanced age, severe dementia, Parkinson's disease, malnutrition, the use of …

Background: Videofluoroscopic swallow assessments are subjective and unable to quantify
deglutitive aspiration. In this validation study, we assessed whether single-photon emission …