Dysphagia — the medical term for trouble swallowing — can be caused by medications or acid reflux. It can also be a red flag for diseases like lung cancer, head and neck cancers, stroke or ...

Our lab has partnered with the Purdue Saliva, Perception, Ingestion, and Tongues (SPIT) Lab to identify factors in flavor perception that may contribute to swallowing improvements in older adults with ...

Researchers evaluated the intervention of fortified, texture-modified diets on 62 acute stroke patients over the age of 65 who had dysphagia. Data was collected from April 2021 to November 2023.

For more information on the use of telepractice for dysphagia services, use this link to watch the recorded ASHA Zoom event with Drs. Liz Ward, Clare Burns, and Georgia Malandraki and watch the ...