The researchers – who publish their findings in the journal Brain today – hope that the treatment will eventually improve the ability of stroke patients with aphasia across the NHS to access intensive ...

Expressive aphasia is a language disorder that makes it difficult for individuals to speak clearly and effectively. It is often the result of a stroke but can also be caused by other causes.

The team of former talk show host Wendy Williams recently announced that she has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. The diagnosis may sound familiar ...

To mark World Stroke Day, on Tuesday October 29 this year, we have spoken to some experts who have explained what causes strokes, and have highlighted some of the early warning signs to look out ...

Disruptions of blood circulation to the brain may result in a stroke. It occurs in two forms, both potentially life-threatening. If you or someone with you exhibits signs of a stroke, do not delay.

Peter lost his ability to speak after a stroke four years ago, at the age of 73. But earlier this year he woke up one morning and suddenly he could speak again. Soon afterwards he discovered he'd ...

Aphasia affects over 2 million Americans of all ages, and is typically a consequence of a stroke or other brain injury. It's unclear what, if anything, caused Willis's condition. People with ...

The study demonstrated that the drug, when used alongside speech therapy, led to greater improvements in stroke-related aphasia than speech therapy alone. “If confirmed in larger studies ...

This damages part of the brain, which can affect people’s appearance, bodily functions, speech and sight. 2. Call 999. A stroke needs immediate attention. The faster a person having a stroke gets ...

A thrombotic stroke occurs when a blood clot forms in an artery in the head or neck that supplies blood to the brain. The blockage prevents blood from reaching part of the brain, which can cause ...

Brains stroke is not just something that elderly people face. It can happen to anyone, whatsoever. But did you know that brain stroke can be relatively common in women? Stroke is a major cause of ...

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