Monday mornings I host my weekly team calls to assess key areas: old and new business, travel plans for the week, Q goal targets, and trends: What are you all receiving calls about in your ...

Dear Doctor: Why do the elderly often have a hard time swallowing, and sometimes experience a feeling that food is stuck in their throats? I heard there’s a procedure to stretch the throat. Does it ...

Difficulty swallowing is one of the most common complications of anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). Investigators who evaluated possible risk and contributing factors report in Advances in ...

Swallowing is a basic function that many of us take for granted — until a problem occurs, making daily tasks like drinking and eating a major challenge. Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe ...

Investigators found that most swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resolve within two months after spine surgery, but the perception of a swallowing difficulty may persist for longer, according to a ...

Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder involving the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus or gastroesophageal junction. Consequences of dysphagia include malnutrition and dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, ...

Many disorders of the central nervous system (CNS) can cause oral and pharyngeal dysphagia. For clinical purposes, the disorders can be classified as nondegenerative or degenerative. Degenerative ...

Dear Doctor: Why do the elderly often have a hard time swallowing, and sometimes experience a feeling that food is stuck in their throats? I heard there's a procedure to stretch the throat. Does it ...