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
# Dysphagia Awareness Month
Why do we Need a Dysphagia Awareness Month? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com (June 2015) May is Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) May was the American Speech and Hearing Association's Better Hearing and Speech Month (#BHSM, @AHSAweb on...
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
Hard Pill to Swallow: Pill Dysphagia 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 person with dysphagia is...
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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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