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
It’s A Jobs Issue!
by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com "It's a Jobs Issue," stated Cynthia Wagner, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S (Clinical Services Manager for the Voice, Speech & Swallowing clinic at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston). Wagner inspired...
Hard Pill to Swallow? Pill Dysphagia
Blog by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Hard Pill to Swallow is a reference to a Bill Lupkin. Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPSylawZnfk Let's imagine a patient with dysphagia compensating well with a Soft & Bite-Sized, Level 6...
To Chin Tuck, or Not to Chin Tuck? That is the Question
To Chin Tuck, or Not to Chin Tuck? That is the Question! Or is it? By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction In this article, I will attempt to address the many questions on this hot topic of: Is the chin tuck a universal safer...
Evidence-based articles about dysphagia to help people with dysphagia, promote patient safety, and provide content marketing for products.
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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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