In Broca’s aphasia, the Broca’s area and the surrounding areas of the brain are affected. The patient shows the following features: The patient does not speak fluently. His sentences are short and ...

As language is intricately tied to our identity and social connections, understanding aphasia is essential for fostering empathy and support for those affected. To learn more about aphasia and how it ...

People who have aphasia can have trouble with things like speaking, reading, or listening. Research estimates about 1 million people in the United States are living with aphasia. There are two ...

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Researchers from the HSE University Centre for Language and Brain have created and standardized a new test battery for diagnosing language disorders in people with brain damage. The test is the first ...

After a serious head injury or stroke, while families may think the patient has fully recovered, they often overlook the loss of communication ability — a common but unnoticed effect of brain injuries ...