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dysphagia matters

Julia and Jule
Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorders
Head and Neck Cancer
Parkinson's Disease
Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Medical Ethics
Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation
Swallowing Function
Neurodegeneration
Texture Modified Diet
Dysphagia Management
Speech Pathology
Survival and Quality Of Life
Dopamine
Beyond the Blender
Stroke
Speech and Language Therapy
Neuroplasticity
Videofluoroscopy
Sucking and Swallowing Development

dysphagia matters – a podcast about swallowing, swallowing disorders and the latest and greatest, or sometimes not so great, evidence!

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Feeding, swallowing, speech, voice, and language are often treated as separate clinical domains, yet growing evidence points to shared sensorimotor pathways that connect them across the lifespan. Together with Prof David McFarland we discuss how earl... more

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Tracheostomy care is a highly specialised clinical area, but when it comes to infants and children, the complexities multiply. Pediatric care requires a completely unique approach that accounts for anatomical differences, developmental milestones, an... more

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When we think of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), we usually think of snoring, disrupted sleep, and daytime fatigue. But there is a critical link between OSA and dysphagia. In this episode, we sit down with Prof. Ankita Bhutada from Northwestern Univer... more

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What do you do when patients report severe swallowing difficulties, but all structural and neurological exams come back normal? In this episode, we talk to Prof. Anna Miles about her paper “Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment ... more

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What if a microphone and a few sensors placed on the neck could detect dysphagia; without access to FEES  or videofluoroscopy, maybe even without a dysphagia specialist in the room? In this episode, we sit down with Prof. Ervin Sejdic, a biomedical e... more

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Dysphagia is an under-recognised but clinically important complication following cardiac surgery. In this episode, Prof. Cara Donohue discusses why dysphagia can occur despite surgery being anatomically distant from the swallowing mechanism. We explo... more

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Preparing safe, enjoyable meals for people with dysphagia can be challenging but it does not have to mean sacrificing enjoyment of food, variety, and social connection. How can clinicians and caregivers help ensure meals remain safe and enjoyable? In... more

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Meta-analyses are powerful tools, but they can be challenging to interpret. In this episode, we explore how dysphagia clinicians can better understand and critically evaluate meta-analyses to support evidence-informed practice. We are joined by Prof.... more

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Recent Guests

David McFarland
Researcher and clinician at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: EP 56: From feeding to speech and language across the lifespan with David McFarland
Louise Edwards
expert clinical specialist, PhD researcher, and author of a review on tracheostomy transitions
Episode: EP 55: Little Lungs, Big Transitions: Navigating Pediatric Tracheostomy Care with Louise Edwards
Ankita Bhutada
Expert in sleep and dysphagia, Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada
Anna Miles
Professor, University of Auckland; leading researcher in dysphagia
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Episode: EP 53: Mind meets body: exploring functional dysphagia with Anna Miles
Ervin Sejdić
Engineer and researcher focusing on computational biomarkers for dysphagia
University of Pittsburgh; Harvard Medical School (geriatrics); University of Toronto (postdoc)
Episode: EP 52: Developing biomarkers for dysphagia assessment with Ervin Sejdić
Cara Donohue
Director of Medical Speech Language Pathology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: EP 51: Dysphagia post cardiac surgery with Cara Donohue
Dr. Simone Howells
Speech pathologist, researcher, and lecturer at Griffith University
Griffith University
Episode: EP 50: Beyond the blender – dysphagia made easier with Simone Howells
Kendrea Garand
Professor at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: EP 49: How to use meta-analyses as a dysphagia clinician with Kendrea Garand
Raele Loy
Researcher at the Center for Health Disparities Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: EP 48: Health (in)equity in dysphagia care with Raele Loy

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Jule
Co-host of the show with a focus on clinical practice and research discussions in swallowing disorders.
Julia
Host of the show, co-leading discussions with clinicians and researchers in dysphagia.

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EP 56: From feeding to speech and language across the lifespan with David McFarland
Q: Can we actually impact potential future communication difficulties by targeting feeding and oral sensory motor skills in infants early?
McFarland says there is no strong evidence yet that early feeding intervention changes later communication outcomes. He sees a plausible benefit through improved interaction and language stimulation, but says a targeted intervention study is needed.
EP 56: From feeding to speech and language across the lifespan with David McFarland
Q: How early should clinicians start looking at feeding difficulties as potential challenges to language development?
McFarland recommends paying attention to feeding from birth onward. Feeding history can provide valuable context, and feeding difficulties may disrupt the interaction and language stimulation available to young children. He cautions that this relationship does not establish causation.
EP 55: Little Lungs, Big Transitions: Navigating Pediatric Tracheostomy Care with Louise Edwards
Q: Is there a network in the tracheomunity for pediatric tracheostomy care? Is there any way to connect with other clinicians to exchange knowledge and learn?
Louise envisions a community of practice, highlighting existing efforts like regional and national networks, and expresses a strong desire to connect clinicians across borders to share learnings and improve patient care.
EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada
Q: Are there practical screening approaches for clinicians to identify dysphagia risk in patients with OSA?
Screening is challenging due to subclinical presentation, but tools like Stop-Bang for risk, and potentially adapting reflux symptom indices or eating assessment tools can help identify those who warrant instrumental evaluation and longitudinal tracking.
EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada
Q: What is the connection between OSA and dysphagia, and how might OSA influence swallowing?
The upper airway is a common pathway for breathing and swallowing; chronic snoring, microhypoxemic events, and neuromuscular impairment during sleep can lead to sensory changes and pharyngeal dysfunction that manifest as dysphagia, often subclinical.

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Dysphagia-focused discussions blend clinical practice with research, covering pediatric and adult swallowing disorders, airway management, and related conditions. Episodes commonly explore practical assessment and treatment approaches, the translation of research into bedside care, and topics like biomarker development, functional dysphagia, health equity, and risk factors in surgical and pediatric populations. A notable strength is the mix of clinicians, researchers, and patient-centered perspectives, plus a willingness to translate complex evidence into actionable guidance for speech-language pathologists, physicians, and caregivers. This show is likely to appeal to professionals seeking clinically grounded insights, as well as to informe... more

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2. Louise Edwards
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5. Ervin Sejdić
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