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The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia (2019)

The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia (2019)

Cichero J. The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia. Regulatory Focus. June 2019. Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
The author discusses the health risks of untreated dysphagia, thickening agents for food and drinks, the economic consequences of untreated dysphagia, prescriptions for treating dysphagia and supervision by qualified healthcare professionals.

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