Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(23), P. 3015 - 3015
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
The
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
develop
a
prediction
model
for
stroke-associated
pneumonia
(SAP)
based
on
risk
factors
SAP
and
suggest
nursing
interventions
prevent
SAP.
In
addition,
nomogram
developed
enhance
its
utility
in
practice.
retrospective
cohort
included
551
patients
hospitalized
acute
ischemic
stroke
at
university
hospital
South
Korea.
Data
were
collected
through
structured
questionnaire
review
the
electronic
medical
record
(EMR).
development
predictive
SAP,
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
that
independent
age
≥
65
years,
National
Institute
Health
Stroke
Scale
(NIHSS)
score
7,
nasogastric
tube
feeding,
C-reactive
protein
(CRP)
5.0
mg/dL.
logit
used
construct
nomogram,
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.94.
Furthermore,
slope
calibration
plot
close
45-degree
line,
indicating
may
be
useful
predicting
It
is
necessary
monitor
age,
NIHSS
score,
feeding
status,
CRP
level
identify
high-risk
groups
using
provide
active
Neurological Research and Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
endoscopic
evaluation
of
swallowing
(FEES)
is
one
the
most
important
methods
for
instrumental
evaluation.
The
challenging
part
examination
consists
in
interpretation
various
observations
encountered
during
endoscopy
and
deduction
clinical
consequences.
This
review
proposes
framework
an
integrated
FEES-report
that
systematically
moves
from
salient
findings
FEES
to
more
advanced
domains
such
as
dysphagia
severity,
phenotypes
impairment
pathomechanisms.
Validated
scales
scores
are
used
enhance
diagnostic
yield.
In
concluding
report,
FEES-findings
put
into
perspective
context.
potential
etiology
conceivable
differential
diagnoses
considered,
further
steps
proposed,
treatment
options
evaluated,
a
timeframe
re-assessment
suggested.
designed
be
adaptable
open
continuous
evolution.
Additional
items,
novel
protocols,
pathophysiological
observations,
advancements
disease-related
knowledge,
new
options,
can
easily
incorporated.
Moreover,
there
customizing
this
approach
report
on
structural
dysphagia.
npj Digital Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Dysphagia,
a
swallowing
disorder,
requires
continuous
monitoring
of
throat-related
events
to
obtain
comprehensive
insights
into
the
patient's
pharyngeal
and
laryngeal
functions.
However,
conventional
assessments
were
performed
by
medical
professionals
in
clinical
settings,
limiting
persistent
monitoring.
We
demonstrate
feasibility
ubiquitous
system
for
autonomously
detecting
utilizing
soft
skin-attachable
throat
vibration
sensor
(STVS).
The
STVS
accurately
records
vibrations
without
interference
from
surrounding
noise,
enabling
measurement
subtle
sounds
such
as
swallowing.
Out
data
stream,
we
automatically
classify
interest
using
an
ensemble-based
deep
learning
model.
proposed
model
integrates
multiple
neural
networks
based
on
multi-modal
acoustic
features
enhance
robustness
accuracy
classification.
performance
our
outperforms
previous
studies
with
classification
95.96%.
These
results
show
potential
wearable
solutions
improving
dysphagia
management
patient
outcomes
outside
environments.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 24, 2024
Background
Post-stroke
dysphagia
(PSD)
affects
the
efficacy
and
safety
of
swallowing,
causing
serious
complications.
Acupuncture
is
a
promising
cost-effective
treatment
for
PSD;
however,
as
number
randomized
controlled
trials
increases,
scientific
analysis
parameters
acupoint
prescription
required.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
explore
effects
acupuncture
on
related
post-stroke
(PSD).
Methods
We
searched
Cochrane
Library,
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure,
Wanfang
Database,
Chinese
Biomedical
Literature,
Chongqing
VIP
Database
PSD
in
last
15
years
relevant
were
analyzed
using
data
mining
techniques.
Results
In
total,
3,205
records
identified,
which
3,507
patients
with
included
39
studies.
The
comprehensive
demonstrated
that
closest
parameter
combinations
0.25
mm
×
40
needle
size,
30
min
retention
time,
five
treatments
per
week,
4-week
total
course
treatment.
Additionally,
gallbladder
nontraditional
meridians,
crossing
points,
head
neck
sites
are
most
commonly
used
parameters.
core
acupoints
identified
GB20,
RN23,
EX-HN14,
Gongxue,
MS6,
SJ17,
EX-HN12,
EX-HN13,
combination
RN23.
Conclusion
This
patterns
PSD-related
needling
provide
evidence-based
guidelines
clinical
acupuncturists
treating
PSD,
potentially
benefitting
affected
patients.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Aims/Background
The
background
for
establishing
and
verifying
a
dehydration
prediction
model
elderly
patients
with
post-stroke
dysphagia
(PSD)
based
on
General
Utility
Latent
Process
(GULP)
is
as
follows:
For
PSD,
GULP
technology
utilized
to
build
model.
This
aims
improve
the
accuracy
of
risk
assessment
provide
clinical
intervention,
thereby
offering
scientific
basis
enhancing
patient
prognosis.
research
highlights
innovative
application
in
constructing
complex
medical
models
addresses
special
health
needs
stroke
patients.
Based
criteria,
study
establish
validate
following
stroke.
Methods
Two
hundred
treated
at
Beijing
Rehabilitation
Hospital
Affiliated
Capital
Medical
University,
from
January
2020
December
2023,
were
selected
retrospectively.
randomly
matched
ratio
1:4
verification
group
(n
=
40)
modelling
160).
occurrence
dehydration,
divided
into
two
groups:
55)
non-dehydration
105).
Univariate
multivariate
logistic
regression
analyses
used
identify
influencing
factors
after
stroke,
predictive
GULP.
value
was
evaluated
using
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curve
analysis.
Results
results
univariate
showed
significant
differences
age,
lesion
location,
muscle
strength
grade,
homocysteine
(Hcy),
swallowing
function
score
(p
<
0.05).
When
these
included
model,
slope
calibration
both
training
set
validation
close
1,
indicating
that
predicted
consistent
actual
risk.
ROC
analysis
revealed
set,
an
area
under
(AUC)
0.934,
standard
error
0.034,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
0.916
0.981.
optimal
cutoff
0.78,
yielding
sensitivity
88.84%
specificity
90.00%.
In
AUC
0.867
0.025
CI
0.694
0.934.
here
0.66,
80.16%
85.94%.
Conclusion
successfully
established
validated
GULP-based
demonstrating
high
value.
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Dysphagia
is
a
common
complication
following
intracerebral
hemorrhage
(ICH)
and
associated
with
an
increased
risk
of
aspiration
pneumonia
poor
outcomes.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
lesion
patterns
contributing
factors
post-ICH
dysphagia,
predict
dysphagia
outcomes
ICH.
A
multicenter,
prospective
study.
Patients
ICH
from
two
stroke
centers
within
72
h
symptom
onset
received
baseline
bedside
swallowing
evaluations.
Dysphagia-related
were
identified
using
support-vector
regression-based
lesion-symptom
mapping.
Predictors
impairment
on
the
7th
30th
day,
as
well
stroke-associated
(SAP),
determined
through
multiple
logistic
regression
analyses,
nomograms
developed.
total
153
patients
included
in
final
analysis.
Of
those,
28
had
dysphagia.
lesions
predominantly
affected
bilateral
subcortical
adjacent
cortical
regions.
Stroke
severity,
hematoma
expansion,
basal
ganglia
significantly
initial
Baseline
age
independent
predictors
impaired
function
days
7
30,
SAP.
Moreover,
volume
was
correlated
day
SAP
occurrence.
Midline
shift
remained
30.
Predictive
models
for
SAP,
demonstrated
strong
calibration
discriminatory
ability,
C
indices
0.867,
0.895,
0.773,
respectively.
Post-ICH
can
be
predicted
based
hemorrhage.
Incorporating
imaging
evaluation
further
improve
identification
at
high
both
1
week
month
after
Neurocritical Care,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
From
visual,
ocular,
and
pupillomotor
abnormalities
to
qualitative
more
importantly
rapid
quantitative
disturbances
of
consciousness,
top
the
basilar
artery
syndrome
(TOBS)
represents
a
diagnostic
challenge
in
neurocritical
care.
In
this
monocentric
retrospective
cross-sectional
study,
we
will
describe
particular
patient
group
detail
highlight
its
variability
associated
implications.
Consecutive
patients
with
radiologically
confirmed
TOBS
presenting
our
comprehensive
stroke
center
were
analyzed
from
2010
2022.
Baseline
parameters
at
admission,
including
clinical
symptoms,
National
Institutes
Health
Stroke
Scale
(NIHSS)
score,
Glasgow
Coma
(GCS)
imaging
(mode
success
recanalization
measured
by
Thrombolysis
Cerebral
Infarction
[TICI]
extent
infarct,
infarct
localization),
assessed.
Functional
dependence
discharge
was
modified
Rankin
scale
(mRS)
Barthel
Index.
We
assessed
96
eligible
mean
age
70
(SD
±
14)
years,
41.67%
whom
female.
The
median
NIHSS
score
admission
19
(interquartile
range
[IQR]
8-35),
GCS
7
(IQR
3-15).
Dysphagia
identified
51.72%
patients,
significant
number
discharged
nasogastric
tubes.
Most
received
both
intravenous
thrombolysis
(IVT)
mechanical
thrombectomy
(MT)
(47%),
whereas
32%
MT
only,
10%
no
acute
recanalizing
therapy.
Patients
receiving
IVT
had
higher
frequencies
successful
vessel
revascularization
(higher
TICI
scores)
better
outcomes
compared
those
only
(median
mRS
4
[IQR
2-5]
vs.
5
2-6],
p
=
0.046).
Multivariable
regression
analysis
that
(TICI)
key
predictors
functional
outcomes.
A
large
proportion
severely
affected
reduction
vigilance,
condition
persists
absence
is
then
relevant
dependency.
Perceptual and Motor Skills,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Our
aim
in
this
study
was
to
determine
the
effect
of
applying
dual-task
training
cognitive
rehabilitation
and
sucking
activities
for
stroke
patients.
We
selected
118
patients
from
Neurology
Department
a
class
3,
grade
A
hospital
between
August
2020
January
2022;
we
randomly
assigned
them
into
either
(DT)
group
or
control
group.
The
DT
received
cognition
combined
with
based
on
conventional
nursing
guidelines;
only
neurologic
procedures.
After
4-week
intervention
period,
swallowing
ability,
force,
Swallowing
Quality-of-Life
Questionnaire
(SWAL-QOL)
scores,
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE)
scores
improved
significantly
both
groups
(
p
=
.010,
<
.001,
.001).
And
incidence
clinical
aspiration
pneumonia
much
lower
than
.024).
concluded
that
short-term
effectively
abilities,
SWAL-QOL,
functions
these
patients,
important
implications
other