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Clinical swallowing prognostic indicators in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Conclusion Patients with acute ischemic stroke, admitted to the emergency room, aged ≥ 70 years, score on the GCS ≤ 14, anterior circulation infarct and dementia should be prioritized for swallowing assessment and rehabilitation.RESUMO Altera ções da deglutição são observadas em mais de 50% dos pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico (AVCI) agudo. Objetivo Identificar os indicadores de prognóstico clínico da funcionalidade da deglutição na população com AVCI em fase aguda, visando o estabelecimento de indicadores de priorização de atendimento fonoaudiológico. Métodos Participaram do estudo ad...
Source: Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria - July 29, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Editorial Message and Issue Highlights – Vol. 15, No. 1 –2, January-February 2018
Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the January-February 2018 issue of Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience (ICNS). This is a milestone year for us as it marks the beginning of our 15th year of publication! We are pleased to continue serving you, our valued readers and colleagues, by providing peer-reviewed, evidence-based information on the latest innovations in both research and clinical practice in the field of neuroscience. We’d like to thank those dedicated readers who have been with us since 2004, the year we launched the journal, and to welcome new readers who are just discovering ICNS and what it has to offer. We’d als...
Source: Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience - February 1, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: ICN Online Editor Tags: Current Issue Editor's Message: Issue Highlights Source Type: research

Bolus Clearance Ratio Elevated in Patients With Neurogenic Dysphagia Compared With Healthy Adults: A Measure of Pharyngeal Efficiency
CONCLUSIONS: BCR was elevated in patients with neurogenic dysphagia in comparison with healthy norms and was significantly associated with increased aspiration severity (i.e., PAS). BCR was also correlated with pharyngeal timing and displacement parameters, with the strongest correlation with pharyngeal constriction-a measure of pharyngeal strength. The BCR offers clinicians a simple, quantitative measure of bolus residue and, therefore, pharyngeal efficiency and may be used to assess change in patients over time and with treatment.PMID:36378903 | DOI:10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00199
Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - November 15, 2022 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Rebecca Leonard Anna Miles Jacqui Allen Source Type: research

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in the Study of Speech and Language Impairment Across the Life Span: A Systematic Review.
Conclusions Though it is not without inherent challenges, fNIRS may have advantages over other neuroimaging techniques in the areas of speech and language impairment. fNIRS has clinical applications that may lead to improved early and differential diagnosis, increase our understanding of response to treatment, improve neuroprosthetic functioning, and advance neurofeedback. PMID: 32640168 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - July 7, 2020 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Butler LK, Kiran S, Tager-Flusberg H Tags: Am J Speech Lang Pathol Source Type: research

Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management.
Abstract Dysphagia is common but may be underreported. Specific symptoms, rather than their perceived location, should guide the initial evaluation and imaging. Obstructive symptoms that seem to originate in the throat or neck may actually be caused by distal esophageal lesions. Oropharyngeal dysphagia manifests as difficulty initiating swallowing, coughing, choking, or aspiration, and it is most commonly caused by chronic neurologic conditions such as stroke, Parkinson disease, or dementia. Symptoms should be thoroughly evaluated because of the risk of aspiration. Patients with esophageal dysphagia may report a s...
Source: American Family Physician - January 15, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Wilkinson JM, Codipilly DC, Wilfahrt RP Tags: Am Fam Physician Source Type: research

Cognitive Assessments for Patients With Neurological Conditions: A Preliminary Survey of Speech-Language Pathology Practice Patterns
Conclusions This study shows consistent cognitive assessment practices by SLPs across various neurological conditions rather than unique protocols relevant to the patterns typical across disorders. However, the amount of clinical evaluations supported by informal observation and/or the completion of select subtests of standardized assessment tools is considerable. This preliminary information conflicts with principles of rigorous assessment and increases the risk of erroneous findings when identifying cognitive impairments. Further research into the decision-making process of clinician assessment selection is warranted to ...
Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - July 19, 2021 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Jane Roitsch Jessica Prebor Anastasia M Raymer Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10534: Knowledge and Perception of Registered Nurses Regarding the Scope of Practice of Speech-Language Pathologists
Conclusions: It is vital for nurses to understand the value, role, and scope of practice of the SLP. Further educational nursing interventions and training are necessary for effective interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 8, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sami Alhamidi Majid Alshahwan Regie Tumala Tags: Article Source Type: research

The Reliability of Telepractice Administration of the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised in Persons With Primary Progressive Aphasia
CONCLUSION: These findings support extending the use of telehealth administration of the WAB-R via videoconferencing to those with mild to moderate PPA given appropriate modifications to testing protocol.PMID:35175852 | DOI:10.1044/2021_AJSLP-21-00150
Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - February 17, 2022 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Leela A Rao Angela C Roberts Rhiana Schafer Alfred Rademaker Erin Blaze Marissa Esparza Elizabeth Salley Christina Coventry Sandra Weintraub M-Marsel Mesulam Emily Rogalski Source Type: research

What It ’s Like Living With Aphasia—and How to Support a Loved One With the Condition
Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor and star of classic action movies like Die Hard, is halting his acting career after being diagnosed with the language disorder aphasia. On March 30, his daughter Rumer, ex-wife Demi Moore, and other family members announced the diagnosis on Instagram. “Our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and has recently been diagnosed with aphasia, which is impacting his cognitive abilities,” the family wrote. “As a result of this and with much consideration Bruce is stepping away from the career that has meant so much to him.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=R...
Source: TIME: Health - March 31, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tara Law Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate medicine Source Type: news