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
New resources for clinicians and patients
Don't look like the clinician in this picture! Check out drop down menus under Clinician Resources and Patient Handouts for help with the alphabet soup of NOMS, FCMs, G-Codes, as well as patient education materials. There are also helpful links and phone numbers to...
Thickened Liquids
Thickened Liquids by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Why do I need thickened liquids? Your Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) may have recommended the option of thickened liquids to make swallowing liquids potentially safer. It is great to ask...
G-Codes Versus ASHA NOMS
G-Codes Versus ASHA NOMS by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com First of all, cheers to our G-Codes! It has been many years since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced "Functional Limitation Reporting" and G-Codes into...
Evidence-based articles about dysphagia to help people with dysphagia, promote patient safety, and provide content marketing for products.
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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).
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