Posted by: Prasanna S Hegde Date: 02-07-2026 Let me tell you a short story about how one small question turned into a bigger conversation. A few months ago, I submitted a Letter to the Editor to Dysphagia, the leading international journal in swallowing disorders. In it, I politely suggested that the name Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) — one of the most popular exercises in dysphagia rehabilitation — might benefit from terminological clarification. My core argument was s

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Warning: Do not read if you get offended easily. Nooffense meant for both sides. For centuries, the prefix “Dr.” has carried weight, respect, and trust. It is one of the most recognizable professional titles in the world — yet few pause to ask: who truly owns it, and why? The simple answer is: no one owns it. But the complicated truth is: some professions have controlled it. A Brief History of “Doctor” The word “doctor” originates from the Latin “docere ,” meaning “to tea

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