Efficacy of exercises to rehabilitate dysphagia: A critique of the literature.

Dysphagia in Stroke: A New Solution

Dysphagia is extremely common following stroke, affecting 13%-94% of acute stroke sufferers. It is associated with respiratory complications, increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, nutritional compromise and dehydration, and detracts from quality of life. While many stroke survivors experience a rapid return to normal swallowing function, this does not always happen. Current dysphagia treatmen...

Effects of sensory and oral- motor exercises on oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with multiple sclerosis

Introduction: Swallowing disorders are commonly observed in more than one-third of patients with multiple sclerosis. Dysphagia in these patients, decreases quality of life and increases a risk of dehydration and aspiration pneumonia. These complications are a common cause of death and morbidity in late multiple sclerosis. The aim of this research was to examine the effects of thermal-tactile s...

Comparing the efficacy of yoga exercise and intergenerational interaction program on mental health of elderly

Wellness is defined as physical, psychological and social well-being, not just the lack of disease and physical handicap. This study aimed at comparing the effects of two intergenerational programs and yoga exercises on the mental health of the elderly. The research was based on a quasi-experimental approach with control group and posttest design. The statistical population consisted of Young a...

Critique of Research Book (Literature)/ A look at the book Psycho-mythology: The Culture of Mythical Neuroticism: Nasrin Shakibi Momtaz

Critique of Research Book (Literature)/ A review on Reports on the Difficulties of Divan Khaghani, by Majid Azizi and Ali Heidari