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A History of research, education, awareness and support In 1989, the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association was created through the passionate commitment of a small group of patient advocates and medical…
Stress management is key to avoiding increased symptoms when living with a voice condition Stress affects us all and can have many adverse side effects. For a person with a…
Personal stories from those who are living with a voice disorder...some funny, some serious, but every one of them is inspiring.
NOW RECRUITING | Imaging Genetics of Spasmodic Dysphonia Study The purpose of this research project is to investigate the relationship between brain changes and genetic risk factors in patients with…
NOW RECRUITING | Central Mechanisms and Treatment Response of Sodium Oxybate in Spasmodic Dysphonia and Voice Tremor This study aims to determine the central mechanisms underlying symptom improvement following the…
Type II Thyroplasty: A Surgical Treatment for Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia Type II Thyroplasty is a surgical procedure that separates the vocal folds and it is used to treat the adductor…
Understanding Vocal Tremor Tremors are rhythmic, involuntary oscillating movements that, when the muscles of phonation are involved, have a disabling effect on the voice. Vocal tremors may not only impact…
