Jesy Nelson shared a new video of one of her twin daughters on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, Jan. 10. The post comes ...

Background Stent palliation is the gold standard for gastric/duodenal cancer outlet obstruction. When stenting is impossible, feeding may be achieved through a gastrojejunostomy (PEG-J), but ...

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Photobiomodulation therapy significantly reduced severe oral mucositis and PEG tube placements in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Patient-reported outcomes showed less mouth and ...

After my husband Todd’s ALS diagnosis in 2010, we regularly monitored the forced vital capacity (FVC) of his lungs. This was because the neurologist at our ALS clinic had told us that if Todd wanted ...

A NEW study has revealed that severe dysphagia significantly worsens survival outcomes in patients who undergo percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The research analysed data from 107 patients ...

AHN by means of a feeding tube is a method of providing nutrients and fluids to an individual who is unable to maintain or achieve a reasonable weight or maintain muscle mass, with the goal to improve ...

Background: Dysphagia is a common complication of stroke and often leads to the need for modified diets and alternate feeding routes. Length of stay (LOS) for stroke patients requiring percutaneous ...

Inflated balloons that trick the stomach into feeling full have long been used for weight loss. The problem is that they become less effective the longer they stay inflated. Now, MIT engineers have ...