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swallowing disorders

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Difficulty swallowing can indicate more serious problem

June 29, 2016October 7, 2016Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders

There are a number of reasons why people may have difficulty swallowing (also known as dysphagia) – ranging from a simple sore throat or tonsillitis,

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Osteoporosis, the voice and swallowing disorders: What women should know

June 7, 2016October 7, 2016Dr. Kenneth Altman, Dysphagia, Dysphagia Awareness Month, Healthcare, Institute for Voice and Swallowing, osteoporosis, otolaryngology, swallowing disorders, Women's Health

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men – especially after menopause. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of post-menopausal women are osteopenic (a

From the Labs: Microscopy image of a brain region that coordinates survival adaptations to food shortages. Image courtesy of the authors/Cell Reports, 2021.