The BDNF polymorphism Val66Met may be predictive of swallowing improvement post pharyngeal electrical stimulation in dysphagic stroke patients.

Hani EssaD H VasantA Raginis-ZborowskaA PaytonE MichouS Hamdy

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society (2017)

Our findings suggest an association between BDNF and stimulation induced swallowing recovery. Further work will be required to validate these observations and demonstrate clinical utility in patients.

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