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dysphagia matters

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

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

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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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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Raele Loy, a Speech and Language Therapist and research scientist at the Center for Health Disparities Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We discuss a critical but often overlooked aspect of dysphagia car... more

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Behind the tremor in Parkinson’s disease lies a complex neurodegenerative process that affects far more than movement. In this conversation, we are joined by Prof. emer. Werner Poewe, neurologist and one of the world’s leading experts in Parkinson’s ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Werner Poewe
Retired professor from the Medical University Innsbruck in Austria and a leading expert in Parkinson's disease
Medical University Innsbruck
Episode: EP 47: Understanding Parkinson’s disease with Werner Poewe
Kris Jatana
Professor in pediatric otolaryngology and member of the National Button Battery Task Force
National Button Battery Task Force
Episode: EP 46: When every second counts – button battery ingestion and dysphagia with Kris Jatana

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Julia
Host of the Dysphagia Matters Podcast
Jule
Co-host of the Dysphagia Matters Podcast

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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.
EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada
Q: What are the main factors that contribute to developing OSA beyond obvious obesity?
Contributors include anatomical factors (jaw size, airway crowding, enlarged tonsils), neuromuscular factors (reduced muscle responsiveness), loop gain abnormalities, and high arousal thresholds that promote fragmented sleep.
EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada
Q: Could you briefly explain what obstructive sleep apnea is and how it is defined clinically?
OSA is a sleep-related breathing disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep, leading to hypoxemia and microarousals. Its severity is measured by metrics like the apnea-hypopnea index, with events longer than about 10 seconds and varying in frequency.
EP 52: Developing biomarkers for dysphagia assessment with Ervin Sejdić
Q: What are the main challenges before these tools become standard clinical tools?
The biggest barriers are commercialization and regulatory pathways, along with transforming research-grade tools into affordable, user-friendly devices that clinicians in community settings can actually adopt, supported by robust datasets and validated algorithms.

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The show centers on dysphagia, swallowing disorders, and evidence-based practice, often featuring clinicians, researchers, and policymakers who discuss diagnostics, management strategies, and emerging technologies. Episodes frequently cover clinical challenges, novel tools (like high-resolution manometry or computational biomarkers), patient-centered care, and health equity in dysphagia. Notable throughlines include translating research into practice, practical management tips for diverse patient populations, and collaborations between engineers, clinicians, and educators to improve swallowing health. A standout theme is translating complex research into real-world clinical or caregiving settings, with guests ranging from university researc... more

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