Medical Blog Writing

Medical Blog Writing
Medical Speech-Language Pathology and Dysphagia

Stay uptodate 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

Party Time: Recipes for People with Dysphagia

Party Time: Recipes for People with Dysphagia

Tips & Recipes For People With Dysphagia by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction to Dysphagia Tips & Recipes It's that time of the year, and there are gatherings from Thanksgiving through the New Year! Typically, parties in the...

Dysphagia Outreach Project

Dysphagia Outreach Project

Karen met Hillary Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP (co-founder of Dysphagia Outreach Project) at ASHA2021. That started SwallowStudy.com's sponsorship of The Dysphagia Outreach Project - with donations in 2021 and 2022. They are an incredible 100% volunteer-run organization that...

7 IDDSI Updates

7 IDDSI Updates

7 IDDSI Updates by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction to IDDSI Updates Did you know that well over 50 nations around the world have started to implement the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). This has been...

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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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