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Debra Suiter, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SApril 20, 2014

Do tubes affect swallow function? A review of the evidence

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Georgia Malandraki, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-SApril 10, 2014

What can fMRI tell us about swallowing?

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Dysphagia CafeApril 7, 2014

Outcome instruments in videofluoroscopy from Dysphagia Research Society 2013

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Catriona Steele, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-SMarch 19, 2014

Best practice in videofluoroscopy

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Dysphagia CafeMarch 12, 2014

Swallow stronger-Swallow safer: Contributions by Dr. JoAnne Robbins and the Swallow Solutions Team

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Eric Blicker, MA CCC-SLP.D BCS-SMarch 2, 2014

Clinical bedside swallow exam with tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patient

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Dysphagia CafeFebruary 19, 2014

The Dysphagia Game: An engaging board game at the frontline of healthcare

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Ginger Anderson, M.Ed. CCC-SLPFebruary 12, 2014

The Heart of dysphagia: Thoughts on the cardiopulmonary system and its effects on swallow function from a winded, thirsty SLP on a treadmill

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Debra Tarakofsky, MS, CCC-SLPFebruary 6, 2014

Modified Barium Swallow Study and the aging swallow

AssessmentNeurogenic DysphagiaTreatment

Laura Sterling, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SJanuary 30, 2014

Dysphagia management in ALS: Tackling the paradigm shift

Interpreting Oral Phase Signals That Shape Swallow Performance: What Clinicians Need to Know

Applying and Integrating Outside the Box Thinking for Chronic Swallowing Disorders in the Outpatient Setting

Advancing Speech Pathology Care in the Trauma Population

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

VARIBAR ® THIN HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension, VARIBAR ® NECTAR (barium sulfate) oral suspension, and VARIBAR ® THIN LIQUID (barium sulfate) for oral suspension, are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. VARIBAR ® HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension and VARIBAR ® PUDDING (barium sulfate) oral paste are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
For Oral Administration. This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected perforation of the GI tract, known obstruction of the GI tract, high risk of aspiration, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate products. Rarely, severe allergic reactions of anaphylactoid nature have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Aspiration may occur during the modified barium swallow examination, monitor the patient for aspiration.

Please consult full Prescribing Information for VARIBAR products by clicking HERE.

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