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Bedside Screen Reliably Identifies Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
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Title Bedside Screen Reliably Identifies Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565836?src=rss
Description The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) quickly and reliably identifies stroke patients at risk for aspiration because of dysphagia, according to a report in the November issue of Stroke. Reuters Health Information
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Date Nov 14, 2007
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