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Semin Neurol 2014; 34(05): 504-513
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1396004
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Treatment of Poststroke Aphasia: Current Practice and New Directions

Mackenzie E. Fama
1   Department of Neurology, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
,
Peter E. Turkeltaub
1   Department of Neurology, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
2   MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, Research Division, Washington, District of Columbia
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17 December 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Aphasia is an acquired neurologic disorder that impairs an individual's ability to use and/or understand language. It commonly occurs after stroke or other injury to the brain's language network. The authors present the current methods of diagnosis and treatment of aphasia. They include a review of the evidence for the benefits of speech–language therapy, the most widespread approach to aphasia treatment, and a discussion of newer interventions such as medication and brain stimulation. These methods hold much promise for improving patient outcomes in aphasia; however, additional research regarding the best approaches to aphasia treatment will greatly improve our clinical approach.

Keywords

stroke - aphasia - language - rehabilitation
 

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