Swallowing disorders evaluation in multiple sclerosis
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Swallowing Disorder in Multiple Sclerosis: Modified Version of the Screening Tool
Objective: Dysphagia is commonly encountered in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It can consequently cause severe complications such as the increased risk of dehydration, malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia that associated with an increased risk of death in the late stages of the disease. These complications can be prevented with an effective screening protocol. The Dysphagia in Multiple Sclerosis (D...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1877-0657
DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2013.07.908