Methods A literature review of the PubMed database from July 2002 to July 2012 was
performed to identify all articles published on the prevalence of dysphagia. Terms for …

Although dysphagia was recognized as a clinical finding in multiple sclerosis (MS) as early
as 1877, it has not received enough attention yet. With the progress of diagnostic method for …

Neurological diseases are frequently associated with swallowing disorders and malnutrition.
Moreover, patients with neurological diseases are at increased risk of micronutrient …

Elderly patients are inherently predisposed to dysphagia predominately because of
comorbid health conditions. With the aging of the population in the United States, along with …

Background: Little is known about infection risk in multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective: We
examined infection-related health care utilization in people with and without MS. Methods …

Swallowing is a complex activity requiring a sophisticated system of neurological control
from neurones within the brainstem, cerebral cortices and cerebellum. The cerebellum is a …

Dysphagia after multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common disabling symptom which can lead to
serious complications. Regular screening and assessment of dysphagia in patients with MS …

Background. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients often suffer from gastrointestinal (GI)
symptoms. However, the full extent and prevalence of such symptoms are not clearly …

RESUMEN INTRODUCCIÓN: La disfagia es un signo y síntoma que acompaña con una
elevada prevalencia a los trastornos neurológicos y neuromusculares, siendo responsable …

Background: Dysphagia is the most prevalent sign of multiple sclerosis (MS) which can
reduce the quality of life and augment mortality in the final stages of MS. We presented a …