The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery are helping ensure that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are supported. This demographic often has serious but often under-recognized conditions that […]
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The Laryngology and Speech-Language Pathology Divisions are working together to address an often-unmet need: supporting caretakers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need swallowing help. Individuals with […]
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Voice and swallow are interwoven, Dr. Sandra Stinnett, laryngologist and Director of the UPMC Swallowing Disorders Center, said in the Eye & Ear Foundation’s August 27th webinar, “Bridging the Gap […]
Marci Nilsen, PhD, MSN, BSN, CHPN, FAAN, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and School of Medicine within the Department of Otolaryngology. She is […]
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Many clinicians find dysphagia challenging to treat, but the UPMC Swallow Disorders Center is trying to change that. Dr. Sandra Stinnett, Director of the Center, talked about this and more […]
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S+S Spring 2023 Swallowing is often an issue for people with dementia. This bodily function is a very complex and orchestrated reflex that requires the neurologic system to be intact, […]
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So much of our society is centered around food and drink. But swallowing issues can prevent some people from participating and enjoying this important life activity. In The Eye & […]
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