短语讲解：
1. It started with an experiment by nursing researchers, but Sandy Middleton, a Professor of Nursing Research at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney says the findings were more than anybody could have expected.
start with以…开始
例句：He had nothing to start with
开始时他一无所有。
2. Over the course of the study, half of the patients were regularly checked for fever and had their blood sugar levels and their ability to swallow food tested regularly.
check for检查
例句：The teacher checks for pronunciation and intonation.
老师在检查发音和语调。
3. Researchers say they are working with the Australian Stroke Foundation to introduce the checks in as many stroke units in Australia as possible - but Middleton says there is hope the findings will have a bigger impact.
work with与…在一起干
例句：I find it so refreshing to work with young people in this department.
我发现和这一部门的青年一起工作令人精神振奋。
have an impact有影响
例句：The computer has a great impact on modern life.
计算机对现代生活产生了巨大的影响。
