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
Quick Link to Lab Values for Dysphagia
Quick Link to Lab Values - Chart & Blogs by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Performing a thorough and holistic dysphagia assessment requires digging through the medical record. The busy clinician needs quick access to resources, like this...
Critical Lab Values in Dysphagia?
Critical Lab Values to Monitor in Dysphagia Evaluations and Treatments by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com “Perfect numbers like perfect men (and women) are very rare.” (by René Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, with "and women"...
“No Dysphagia Diet Modification without Standardization!”
Support Dysphagia Diet Standardization by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com ~ Updated 2024 Overview: Back in 2014, on social media, in lectures and in blogs, I was repeating: A global consensus on dysphagia diets, based on evidence, is coming...
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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).