Summary This research was designed to investigate the acoustic characteristics of voluntary expiratory sounds after swallow for detecting dysphagia. Forty?nine patients with complaints of swallow difficulty received a videofluorographic (VF) examination. They were divided into three groups: nine who did not have any apparent disease (Group N), 22 patients with head and neck cancer (Group H&N) and 18 patients with other diseases including cerebrovascular disease (Group OD). After liquid barium swallows, they exhaled voluntarily without voicing. Videofluorographic findings were classified into four groups: normal (Normal), acceptable swallow (Acceptable), swallow with residue (Resid) and swallows with penetration or aspiration (Pen/Asp). The duration of expiratory sounds was measured o…
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By elkhornadmin
– May 21, 2014
At his inquest, a coroner found that Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport ‘missed opportunities’ in treating Mr Holland, who also had a muscle-wasting disease.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 21, 2014
A University of Florida study shows that the same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease – a discovery that could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 21, 2014
“If you have any doubts that we live in a society controlled by men, try reading down the index of contributors to a volume of quotations, looking for women’s names.”
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By elkhornadmin
– May 20, 2014
Polio, the dreaded ‘morning paralysis’ which could break into any household and paralyse or kill a healthy child, became one of the iconic diseases of the 20th century. The BBC will examine the battle to beat the crippling disease in a programme being broadcast tonight [19 May]. (Source: University of Bristol news)
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By elkhornadmin
– May 20, 2014
Forget jetting away to find sun and tropical beaches, millions of Brits are now using their holidays as an opportunity to undergo cosmetic surgery.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 20, 2014
“Fish is the only food that is considered spoiled once it smells like what it is.”
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– May 19, 2014
ConclusionsIn the present study, the frequency of fluoride toothbrushing and the presence of readily visible heavy plaque were the factors most strongly associated with mean caries rate. In young patients with permanent dentition, the daily application of fluoride toothpaste appears more important than emphasis on thorough plaque removal. While for adults, the protective effect of twice daily fluoride toothbrushing disappears with advancing age and the presence of readily visible heavy plaque becomes increasingly associated with caries risk. (Source: Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology)
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By elkhornadmin
– May 19, 2014
Going to the dentist can be expensive, and, for many people, downright scary. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans delaying dental care out of fear of the costs, there are some solutions.
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By elkhornadmin
– May 19, 2014
“There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.”
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By elkhornadmin
– May 18, 2014
