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
Remember Our Roots: Jeri A. Logemann
Remember Our Roots: Jeri A. Logemann By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Thank you Dysphagia Research Society for taking time at our annual meeting to reflect on our roots. We are honoring our mentor, Jeri A. Logemann, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S. At the...
NPO & G Tube Feeding: What’s A Clinician To Do?
NPO and G Tube Feeding: What's A Clinician To Do? By Guest Blogger: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S Edited by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association's (ASHA) 2014 convention inspired us. Here is...
The Conversation & SLP Role in Palliative Care
The Conversation & The Speech-Language Pathologist's Role in Palliative Care by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Have you ever recommended to a person with dysphagia that he should AVOID thin liquid, including his favorite ice cream, and...
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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).






