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Swallowing problems in Parkinson disease: frequency and clinical correlates.
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry - 1 Sept 2009
Miller N, Allcock L, Hildreth A J, Jones D, Noble E, Burn D J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Changes to the efficiency and integrity of swallowing mechanisms are inevitable in Parkinson disease (PD); however, it remains unclear how many people with PD are at risk of dysphagia. The aim of this study was to establish the frequency of impaired swallowing in people with PD and the relationship between swallowing performance and indicators of disease progression. METHODS: A community-based and...
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