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
Podcast with Fox Rehab (5/1/19)
FOXCAST SLP: IDDSI – International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative with Karen Sheffler.
IDDSI / USIRG booth at ASHA2021!
There just had to be an IDDSI booth at our first in-person ASHA convention since the start of the pandemic. I organized this booth along with my fellow USIRG members. ASHA is the American Speech-Language & Hearing Association, and typically a convention will draw...
JUNE is National Dysphagia Awareness Month
June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month in the United States! Check out Karen's posts on her Twitter and Facebook pages (@SwallowStudySLP). Read more about Dysphagia Awareness Month here. In 2019, she posted over 70 times to raise awareness during the month of...
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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