Karen Sheffler

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RE Xanthan gum thickeners for thickened liquids: do they require good microflora of large intestine for breakdown & bioavailability of the fluid?

Research has been showing that modified corn-starch based thickeners are not ideal for thickened liquids in patients with dysphagia and aspiration. These corn-starch based thickeners are broken...

28 May 2015 9,390 2 View

Does anyone have current/recent research looking at cervical spine angles pre vs post-op and the development of dysphagia?

I recently wrote a review of an article from the Dysphagia journal (June 2013) on the angle of C2-C7 in the development of dysphagia after cervical spine surgery. (See Link). There are many...

16 October 2014 3,002 3 View

How does the salivary pH affect oral microbial flora in critically ill patients?

I was following a discussion on how lower pH (acidification) causes demineralization of tooth enamel, increasing risk for caries. This ties together with Bardow, A. et al (2000) - Archives of Oral...

29 July 2014 6,108 20 View