Effect of weekend hospitalization on the duration of fasting in patients with aspiration pneumonia

Abstract Background Decreased swallowing function is an important risk factor for the development of aspiration pneumonia. A previous study reported that a long duration of fasting decreased swallowing function and increased mortality. The purpose of this study is to clarify the relationship between...

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Main Authors: Yuki Hasumi, Yoshito Hirota, Masahiro Nishimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of General and Family Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.564