2019
Effects of Vocal Training on Students’ Voices in a Professional Drama School
Tower JI, Acton L, Wolf J, Wilson W, Young N. Effects of Vocal Training on Students’ Voices in a Professional Drama School. OTO Open 2019, 3: 2473974x19866384. PMID: 31428732, PMCID: PMC6684147, DOI: 10.1177/2473974x19866384.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Tribute to Dr. Steven B. Leder
Acton L, Murray J, Suiter D, Warner H. Tribute to Dr. Steven B. Leder. Perspectives Of The ASHA Special Interest Groups 2016, 1: 95-96. DOI: 10.1044/persp1.sig13.95.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Voice Disorders in Actors
Lerner MZ, Paskhover B, Acton L, Young N. Voice Disorders in Actors. Journal Of Voice 2013, 27: 705-708. PMID: 24075914, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.05.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLaryngeal Physiology and Voice Acoustics Are Maintained After Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy
Leder SB, Donovan P, Acton LM, Warner HL, Carling T, Alian AA, Udelsman R. Laryngeal Physiology and Voice Acoustics Are Maintained After Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy. Annals Of Surgery 2013, 257: 968-970. PMID: 23470579, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e318288836b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaryngeal nerve injuryInvasive parathyroidectomyNerve injuryProspective single-arm studyRecurrent laryngeal nerve injurySuperior laryngeal nerve injurySerum calcium levelsSingle-arm studyVocal fold mobilityLaryngeal physiologyMaximum phonation timeVoice acousticsPrimary hyperparathyroidismGeneral anesthesiaPostoperative assessmentCure rateCalcium levelsPatientsIntrarater reliability testingOwn controlVocal functionDisease controlPhonation timeParathyroidectomyRelative average perturbation
2012
Success of Recommending Oral Diets in Acute Stroke Patients Based on Passing a 90-cc Water Swallow Challenge Protocol
Leder SB, Suiter DM, Warner HL, Acton LM, Swainson BA. Success of Recommending Oral Diets in Acute Stroke Patients Based on Passing a 90-cc Water Swallow Challenge Protocol. Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation 2012, 19: 40-44. PMID: 22306627, DOI: 10.1310/tsr1901-40.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpecific diet recommendationsAcute stroke patientsOral dietDiet recommendationsChallenge protocolStroke patientsTertiary care teaching hospitalHealth care professionalsQualified health care professionalsCase series designDysphagia testingPercent of mealsAcute strokeAdult strokeAspiration riskClinical assessmentTeaching hospitalIntake informationNursing staffCare professionalsPercent of dietMean volumeThin liquidsDietPatients
2011
Safe initiation of oral diets in hospitalized patients based on passing a 3-ounce (90 cc) water swallow challenge protocol
Leder SB, Suiter DM, Warner HL, Acton LM, Siegel MD. Safe initiation of oral diets in hospitalized patients based on passing a 3-ounce (90 cc) water swallow challenge protocol. QJM 2011, 105: 257-263. PMID: 22006561, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcr193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpecific diet recommendationsOral dietChallenge protocolDiet recommendationsOvert signsThin liquidsProspective single groupOptimum patient careDysphagia testingAspiration eventsHospitalized patientsSafe initiationCase seriesOral alimentationAcute careTertiary careTeaching hospitalInclusion criteriaMedian volumeIntake informationCare providersPatientsPatient careShort-term successCareHands‐Free Speech in Glottic Stenosis Patients
Young N, Acton L, Lee E. Hands‐Free Speech in Glottic Stenosis Patients. Otolaryngology 2011, 145: p192-p192. DOI: 10.1177/0194599811415823a188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEffect of Orogastric Tubes on Aspiration Status and Recommendations for Oral Feeding
Leder SB, Lazarus CL, Suiter DM, Acton LM. Effect of Orogastric Tubes on Aspiration Status and Recommendations for Oral Feeding. Otolaryngology 2011, 144: 372-375. PMID: 21493198, DOI: 10.1177/0194599810391726.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIncidence of aspirationOrogastric tubeEndoscopic evaluationTertiary care teaching hospitalFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationOral dietOral feedingAspiration statusCase seriesOral alimentationOverall incidenceSwallow studyTeaching hospitalDiet recommendationsFood consistencyTube presenceIncidenceSignificant differencesSwallowingAspirationContraindicationsInpatientsHospitalAlimentation
2008
Response to the letter to the editor from Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM, van Tinteren H regarding Acton, et al, Investigation of tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis leakage patterns: Patient self‐report versus clinician's confirmation
Acton L, Ross D, Sasaki C, Leder S. Response to the letter to the editor from Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM, van Tinteren H regarding Acton, et al, Investigation of tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis leakage patterns: Patient self‐report versus clinician's confirmation. Head & Neck 2008, 30: 1661-1662. DOI: 10.1002/hed.20954.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy
Sasaki CT, Leder SB, Acton LM, Maune S. Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2006, 115: 93-96. PMID: 16514789, DOI: 10.1177/000348940611500202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlottic closure reflexGlottic closure responseLaser supraglottic laryngectomySupraglottic laryngectomySuperior laryngeal nerve sectionCompensatory mechanismsHistorical control patientsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationEndoscopic laser resectionControl patientsClinical factorsConsecutive patientsEndoscopic evaluationField deficitsNerve sectionPatient groupPharyngeal dysphagiaSupraglottic larynxLaser resectionNormal swallowingProspective assessmentSensory testingPatientsSurgeryReflex
2005
Voice Restoration With the Advantage Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis
Leder S, Acton L, Kmiecik J, Ganz C, Blom E. Voice Restoration With the Advantage Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis. Otolaryngology 2005, 133: 681-684. PMID: 16274792, DOI: 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.08.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOral antifungal agentsTracheoesophageal voice prosthesisGroup 1Group 3Group 2Clinic visitsVoice prosthesisAntifungal agentsYears 8 monthsYears 10 monthsIndwelling voice prosthesisHealth care systemRoutine careMajority of participantsProspective mannerLife spanDay 3Voice restorationDevice failureBlom-SingerStudy designDevice life spanCare systemMonthsFlap valveFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with and without Blue-Dyed Food
Leder S, Acton L, Lisitano H, Murray J. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with and without Blue-Dyed Food. Dysphagia 2005, 20: 157-162. PMID: 16172826, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-005-0009-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationTrue vocal foldsPharyngeal swallowFEES resultsEndoscopic evaluationPharyngeal dysphagiaVocal foldsKappa valuesFood trialsBlue No. 1Consecutive adultsLaryngeal penetrationSwallow evaluationTracheal aspirationProspective studySpeech-language pathologistsLaryngeal vestibuleHigh intraIntrarater agreementTrialsBolus retentionInterrater reliabilityThree timesDysphagiaBolus flow