For hospitalized patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) and dysphagia, those receiving thick liquids are less likely to be intubated but have no difference in hospital mortality ...

Poor swallowing function was associated with people developing dementia in the future, a study published on March 11 in Nature shows. As part of the research, scientists examined the relationship ...

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) affects language expression and comprehension. But the condition, linked to neurodegenerative disease, can also go hand in hand with swallowing difficulties. Aphasia ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common problem among patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The ability to swallow is important to patients' oral and physical health, especially ...