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The Thick-It® Brand, IDDSI Improving Lives of Those with Swallowing Difficulties

At the Thick-It® brand, we are committed to research, innovation and education. These are […]
A healthcare professional explains dietary issues to a dysphagia patient and her caregiver

Introducing Dysphagia Patients to the Dietary Basics

For years, healthcare providers, dietitians and speech language pathologists (SLPs) have debated the specifics […]
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6 Facts About Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

The swallowing complications of a dysphagia diagnosis are typically pinpointed within two types of […]
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14 Facts About Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia

As a neurological disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been shown to affect motor skills […]
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9 Facts about Stroke Patients and Dysphagia

Research indicates that there is a high incidence of dysphagia after stroke and its […]
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4 Examples Of The Latest Dysphagia Research

Swallowing disorders are hidden maladies, which severely affect an estimated 15 million Americans.1 These […]

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