While swallowing is considered an effortless, reflexive action, it's actually quite a complicated and coordinated maneuver involving many muscles and nerves. As a result, neurological conditions ...

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has emerged as a promising adjunct to conventional dysphagia therapy, particularly for patients whose swallowing difficulties arise from neurological ...

Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...