A speech-language pathologist on how complex swallowing is – and how small changes from gravity can complicate the process.
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Assistant Professor of Speech and Language Pathology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Southern Cross University
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Sessional Academic, Occupational Therapy, Curtin University
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Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre, University of Tasmania
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Professor, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania
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Professor, University of Florida
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Pharmacist and PhD Candidate, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, University of Wollongong
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NHMRC Emerging Leader Research Fellow, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Endocrine Surgeon, University of Sydney
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Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney