Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease with a 200 year-long research
history. Our understanding about its clinical phenotype and pathogenesis remains limited …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older
population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected …

More than 80% of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop dysphagia during the
course of their disease. Swallowing impairment reduces quality of life, complicates …

Abstract Background Pharyngeal dysphagia in Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common and
clinically relevant symptom associated with poor nutrition intake, reduced quality of life, and …

Early involvement of gut is observed in Parkinson's disease (PD) and symptoms such as
constipation may precede motor symptoms. α-Synuclein pathology is extensively evident in …

Various methods of rehabilitation for dysphagia have been suggested through the
experience of treating stroke patients. Although most of these patients recover their …

Background It is still controversially discussed whether central dopaminergic stimulation
improves swallowing ability in Parkinson's disease (PD). We evaluated the effect of oral …

Abnormalities in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of Parkinson's disease (PD) sufferers were first
reported over 200 years ago; however, the extent and role of GI dysfunction in PD disease …

Background “Presbyphagia” refers to characteristic age-related changes in the complex
neuromuscular swallowing mechanism. It has been hypothesized that cumulative …

Oro-pharyngeal dysphagia is a common symptom in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD)
and related disorders, even in their early stage of diseases. Dysphagia in these patients has …