The role of transcranial direct current stimulation in diminishing the risk of pneumonia in patients with dysphagia: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial.

Dysphagia can be a life-threatening issue for post-stroke patients, with aspiration pneumonia (AP) being a common risk. However, there is hope through the potential combination of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and classical behavior therapy. Our study aims to investigate the effectiveness of this combination in diminishing the risk of AP in patients with dysphagia who suffered from stroke.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding stroke potential complications among stroke survivors' family members in Shiraz, Iran.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate stroke survivors' family members' knowledge, attitude, and practice about these sequelae.

Patients And Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 105 family members (57 males, 48 females; mean age: 48.3±9.

Comparing the Tongue and Lip Strength and Endurance of Children with Down Syndrome with Their Typical Peers Using IOPI.

Muscular hypotonia is a feature of Down syndrome (DS), and it affects the tongue and lips. A study on oral dysfunction in children with DS concluded that most of them did not have the tongue strength for completing the oral phase of swallowing. Recognizing the weakness of the oral muscles and improving its motor function positively affects mastication and swallowing, and prevents complications.

The impact of social media use on depression in multiple sclerosis patients.

Social media is a powerful tool in providing information and support for minority groups such as patients with chronic diseases. We aimed to assess the link between using online social media and depression in a sample population of Iranian Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients. In this cross-sectional study, a number of MS patients between 18-55 years were recruited.

Letter to the Editor in Reference to the Article Entitled "Effects of Carbonated Liquids on Oropharyngeal Swallowing Measures in People with Neurogenic Dysphagia".

This letter is written according to stoichiometric calculation doubt about the article entitled "effects of carbonated liquids on oropharyngeal swallowing measures in people with neurogenic dysphagia" by Sdravou et al.

Dysphagia Management in Iran: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Healthcare Providers.

Despite the remarkable burden of dysphagia, appropriate multidisciplinary management is lacking in Iran and patients are often deprived of effective treatments. Obtaining a full understanding of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of healthcare providers is necessary to determine the gaps in improvement of the quality of care for dysphagic patients. A questionnaire was designed covering demographic information and the parameters of KAP.