Original paper
Electrical pharyngeal stimulation increases substance P level in saliva
Abstract
Background Substance P ( SP ) is a neuropeptide known to enhance the swallow response. It likely acts as a neurotransmitter in the pharyngeal mucosa in response to local stimuli. It has been proposed that dysphagia after stroke may be related to reduced levels of SP , which therefore constitutes a therapeutic target. In the present pilot study, we evaluated whether electrical pharyngeal stimulation ( EPS ), a neuromodulation device to enhance...
Paper Details
Title
Electrical pharyngeal stimulation increases substance P level in saliva
Published Date
Feb 12, 2016
Volume
28
Issue
6
Pages
855 - 860
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