NSSR Presents at Dysphagia Research Society Meeting

A total of six presentations were given from the NSSR Lab at the recent Dysphagia Research Society (DRS) meeting in Nashville Tennessee. Scientific Research presentations were given by lab members Lauren Tabor, Joy Gaziano, Stephanie Randall Watts, Amanda Domer and Dr. Plowman. Dr. Plowman was also an invited panelist on the Neurodegenerative Panel for treatment of Swallowing Disorders where she provided updates in treatments for individuals with ALS. Further, Amanda Domer’s presentation on the impact of aspirated water and gel vs. starch based thickeners in an animal lung injury model was awarded first place scientific platform presentation.

Presentations:

  1. Plowman, E.K.  Updates in Treatment Strategies for Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, 22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society PreConference, Nashville, Tennessee, March 5, 2014. *Invited Presentation on Neurodegenerative Panel.
  2. Watts S.A., Tabor, L., Domer A.S., Gaziano J., Plowman E.K.  Respiratory-Swallow Coordination in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.  22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 6, 2014.
  3. Plowman E.K., Domer A.S., Watts S.A., Gaziano J., Tabor, L. Clinical Predictors of Aspiration in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. 22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 7, 2014.
  4. Plowman E.K., Watts S.A., Domer A.S., Gaziano J., Tabor, L. Utility of Self-Report Patient Scales in the Assessment of Dysphagia.  22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 8, 2014.
  5. Gaziano, J. Boyce, W., Estores, D. Barker, M., Plowman, E.K. Factors Affecting Return to Oral Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Patients post Endoscopic Lumen Restoration.  22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 8, 2014. *Awarded American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Award
  6. Domer, A., Kuhn, M., Plowman, E.K., Belafsky, P. Impact of aspirated water and gel vs. starch based thickeners in a lagomorph model.  22nd Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, March 6, 2014. *Awarded 1st Place Scientific Presentation.