New study links gestational age to malnutrition in cerebral palsy
Malnutrition is a common concern in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a condition that can affect movement, feeding,…
Study reveals why rare neurological disease damages specific brain regions
Many neurological diseases damage specific parts of the brain, even though the harmful protein involved is present throughout…
Electroacupuncture at Lianquan point restores post-stroke swallowing function
Swallowing is a complex act requiring precise coordination of the mouth, throat, and voice box. After a stroke,…
Specialized care helps child thrive despite chronic swallowing disorder
Today, 11-year-old Logan Fitzpatrick of Malverne, New York, spends his time playing baseball, practicing tae kwon do, painting,…
Pneumonia occurs more often after breathing tube removal than during ventilation
A Hiroshima University study of more than 31,000 patients found that pneumonia occurred more often after breathing tubes…
Children face lasting challenges after caustic esophageal injury surgery
Caustic ingestion remains a serious pediatric health problem, especially in domestic settings where corrosive substances may be improperly…
Dangerous water bead ingestions increase among young children
A new study reveals that ingestions of water beads by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers…
Lab-grown food pipe offers hope for children with esophageal conditions
Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown esophagus…
Neuron lattice structure may guard against neurodegeneration
Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them – signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces – in a process…
Proton therapy improves survival in oropharyngeal cancer patients
A new study published today in The Lancet showed a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers…
Genetic testing guides personalized radiation patients with HPV-positive throat cancer
Genetic testing can identify patients with HPV-positive throat cancer who may benefit from lower radiation doses, according to…
UC researcher wins $300,000 grant to investigate the underlying causes of eosinophilic esophagitis
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) often describe the condition as painful, disruptive and frightening. The rare chronic disease…