Medical Blog Writing
Medical Blog Writing
Medical Speech-Language Pathology and Dysphagia
Stay up–to–date in your evidence-based practice in the field of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Read, comment, and ask questions on my latest collection of blogs summarizing the latest research and hot topics.
Some of our latest blog posts
Deep Dive into Esophageal Dysphagia + 10 Questions
Dive Into Esophageal Dysphagia: Structure, Motility & More By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Welcome to Week 2 of our National Dysphagia Awareness Month series. This week, we are taking a deep dive down the esophagus (part of the...
Rewiring Neurogenic Dysphagia: Finding Hope in the Brain-Swallow Connection
Rewiring Neurogenic Dysphagia: Finding Hope in the Brain-Swallow Connection Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction This June, for Dysphagia Awareness Month we are embarking on a four-week journey to discover the complexities of...
Dysphagia Awareness Month: What You Need to Know
Dysphagia Awareness Month: What You Need to Know Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction The month of May was National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (NSLHM), honoring the work of speech-language pathologists across the United...
Evidence-based articles about dysphagia to help people with dysphagia, promote patient safety, and provide content marketing for products.
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Commissioned Work
The Proof is in the Pudding: A Tribute to Dr. Steven Leder & His Contributions to FEES
This article explored the now 30-year history of FEES, with a special focus on Dr. Leder’s work from 1997 to 2016 (references are listed chronologically to reflect history). Karen reviewed Dr. Leder’s early contributions, research regarding the benefits of FEES, some of his work with specific populations, and finally other exam considerations (i.e., the use of dyes and the need for a residue rating scale).
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