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2. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory ...

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   Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing (FEESST), or laryngopharyngeal sensory testing, is a technique used to directly examine motor and sensory functions of swallowing so that proper treatment can be given to patients with swallowing difficulties to decrease their risk of aspiration (food and liquids going into the lungs instead of the stomach) and choking.

3. Point-of-care testing - Wikipedia

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   Many point-of-care test systems are realized as easy-to-use membrane-based test strips, often enclosed by a plastic test cassette. [2] This concept often is realized in test systems for detecting pathogens, the most common being COVID-19 rapid tests. Very recently such test systems for rheumatology diagnostics have been developed, too. [12]

4. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professional. UAPs must demonstrate their ability and competence before gaining any expanded responsibilities in a clinical setting.

5. Oropharyngeal dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Oropharyngeal dysphagia; Other names: Transfer dysphagia: The digestive tract, with the esophagus marked in red: Specialty: Gastroenterology, ENT surgery: Symptoms: Hesitation or inability to initiate swallowing, food sticking in the throat, nasal regurgitation, difficulty swallowing solids, frequent repetitive swallows. frequent throat clearing, hoarse voice, cough, weight loss, and recurrent ...

6. Upper gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia

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   An upper gastrointestinal series, also called a barium swallow, barium study, or barium meal, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities. A contrast medium , usually a radiocontrast agent such as barium sulfate mixed with water, is ingested or instilled into the gastrointestinal tract, and X-rays are ...

7. 2024 NFL playoff picture: who’s in, who’s out and who’s in ...

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   In the NFC, the Detroit Lions are on course for the No. 1 seed as they enjoy a historic season to march to the postseason.. And the Philadelphia Eagles will also be in the playoffs after a long ...

8. 2 Police Agencies Failed Mom Who Was Forced to Swallow ...

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   During Dyson’s 2019 trial, jurors heard how Dyson forced Rushton to swallow her wedding ring after an ex-boyfriend reached out to her, the BBC reports.

9. Dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Achalasia is a major exception to usual pattern of dysphagia in that swallowing of fluid tends to cause more difficulty than swallowing solids. In achalasia, there is idiopathic destruction of parasympathetic ganglia of the Auerbach's (Myenteric) plexus of the entire esophagus, which results in functional narrowing of the lower esophagus , and ...