Synopsis of recent research by authors named "M Nicholas Musselwhite"
- M Nicholas Musselwhite's research primarily focuses on the mechanisms of swallowing and cough reflexes, particularly in relation to respiratory and neurological functions in anesthetized cats.
- His studies have explored how systemic administration of opioids like codeine can dysregulate swallowing, the effects of carbon dioxide on cough induced by mechanical stimulation, and the implications of cervical spinal cord injuries on laryngeal and swallowing functions.
- Musselwhite's findings indicate that both central and peripheral factors significantly impact swallowing dysfunction and cough reflexes, highlighting the complex interplay of neural mechanisms involved in these vital processes.
