Regular health check-ups, controlling risk factors like hypertension, smoking, and high cholesterol, and lifestyle changes can prevent strokes.

Specific to the left MCA territory, the patient may demonstrate expressive or receptive aphasia (disruption of language function) and dysarthria (motor speech impairment). If the occlusion is in ...

Everybody knows someone who has had communication difficulties at some point in their life. Whether it's a toddler learning their first words, a loved one recuperating from a stroke or even a friend ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in India. The estimated prevalence of stroke ranges from 84 to ...

Carpinteria’s newest speech and language therapist, Lauren Larrieu, M.S., CCC-SLP, opened her practice a few months ago, and is eager to build her clientele and serve this community. Larrieu described ...

Bruce, who announced his retirement from acting following a diagnosis of aphasia in 2022, appeared in good spirits. He donned a black baseball cap and matching jacket, paired with a crisp white T ...

Dr. Beatriz Rizkallah Alves (Neurology): A 71-year-old woman was transferred to this hospital for neurosurgical evaluation because of confusion, aphasia, and a mass lesion in the brain.

The “Die Hard” actor was photographed getting some fresh air with the window down while taking a drive in Los Angeles with a security guard amid his battle with aphasia and dementia.

Impairment in language is a common finding among individuals with dementia and can be a presenting symptom, particularly in Alzheimer's dementia and primary progressive aphasia. Early recognition ...