Cardiology
Mutual appreciation key to saving marriage after a stroke, study shows
Laurel Sproule knew something in her 18-year marriage was changing when she came into the kitchen and found her husband Fred just standing there.
Jan 14, 2019
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Aphasia
Neuroscience
Graphene-based implant overcomes technical limitation to record brain activity at extremely low frequencies
The body of knowledge about the human brain is growing exponentially, but questions big and small remain unanswered. Researchers have been using electrode arrays to map electrical activity in different brain regions to understand ...
Jan 03, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study links slowed brainwaves to early signs of dementia
To turn back the clock on Alzheimer's disease, many researchers are seeking ways to effectively diagnose the neurodegenerative disorder earlier.
Dec 13, 2018
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Neuroscience
Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims, finds new study
New research published in Frontiers in Neurology finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function ...
Oct 29, 2018
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Neuroscience
How to build your own personal robot
More than one million people are hospitalised each year in the EU with a brain injury. Such injuries are often the result of blood clots or accidents, and can occur at any age.
Nov 01, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to break the language barrier of aphasia
Rob Nelson has just three little words for people who've lost their own ability to read, write or speak: "Don't give up."
Apr 04, 2018
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Cardiology
Novel personal narrative therapy to help people with aphasia tell their story
Researchers from City have launched a new project aimed at helping people with aphasia tell their story, and improve their ability to carry out everyday conversation following a stroke.
Jul 12, 2018
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Neuroscience
Computer therapy can help people with aphasia find lost words
Computer therapy can help people with aphasia learn new words even years after a stroke, a new study conducted by the University of Sheffield has revealed.
Jun 29, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Computerized writing aids make writing easier for persons with aphasia
It is possible to improve writing skills for those with aphasia with the aid of computerised writing aids. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Feb 03, 2009
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Neuroscience
Spreading the word: Noninvasive brain stimulation may soon reach more aphasia patients
Sometimes in research, a smaller finding can open the door to big possibilities.
Sep 06, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study shows aphasia may not solely be a language disorder
Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be solely a language issue as traditionally believed, according to a Penn State study.
Mar 30, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New treatments may help restore speech lost to aphasia
(HealthDay)—Most people know the frustration of having a word on the "tip of your tongue" that they simply can't remember. But that passing nuisance can be an everyday occurrence for someone with aphasia, a communication ...
Sep 28, 2012
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Neuroscience
Intensive training for aphasia: Even older patients can improve
Older adults who have suffered from aphasia for a long time can nevertheless improve their language function and maintain these improvements in the long term, according to a study by Dr. Ana Inés Ansaldo, PhD, a researcher ...
Jan 09, 2013
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Neuroscience
Modularity metric summarizes network fragmentation to explain aphasia recovery differences
While it is common for people who have had a stroke to experience language disturbances (aphasia), approximately 60 to 70 percent of survivors recover their ability to produce language within six months. The other 30 to 40 ...
Aug 03, 2017
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Neuroscience
Aphasia and bilingualism: Using one language to relearn another
In the era of globalization, bilingualism is becoming more and more frequent, and it is considered a plus. However, can this skill turn into a disadvantage, when someone acquires aphasia? More precisely, if a bilingual person ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Aphasia ( /əˈfeɪʒə/ or /əˈfeɪziə/, from Greek ἀφασία, "speechlessness") is an impairment of language ability. This class of language disorder ranges from having difficulty remembering words to being completely unable to speak, read, or write.
Aphasia disorders usually develop quickly as a result of head injury or stroke, but can develop slowly from a brain tumor, infection, or dementia, or can be a learning disability such as dysnomia.
The area and extent of brain damage determine the type of aphasia and its symptoms. Aphasia types include Broca's aphasia, non-fluent aphasia, motor aphasia, expressive aphasia, receptive aphasia, global aphasia and many others (see Category:Aphasias).
Medical evaluations for the disorder range from clinical screenings by a neurologist to extensive tests by a language pathologist.
Most aphasia patients can recover some or most skills by working with a speech and language therapist. This rehabilitation can take two or more years and is most effective when begun quickly. Only a small minority will recover without therapy, such as those suffering a mini-stroke. Patients with a learning-disorder aphasia such as dysnomia can learn coping skills, but cannot recover abilities that are congenitally limited.
Improvement varies widely, depending on the aphasia's cause, type, and severity. Recovery also depends on the patient's age, health, motivation, handedness, and educational level.
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