Widespread, Long-Held Practice in Dementia Questioned

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Hospitalized patients with dementia and dysphagia are often prescribed a “dysphagia diet,” made up of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids in an effort to reduce the risk for aspiration or other problems. However, a new study calls this widespread and long-held practice into question. Investigators found no evidence that the use of thickened liquids reduced […]

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Publish date : 2024-05-14 13:16:50

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