Northwestern researchers have made notable scientific advancements in the past week. The Daily compiled a recap of their latest findings. NU scientists identified additional areas of the brain ...

Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue. This phenomenon, known as Broca's aphasia or expressive ...

Being able to speak, comprehend others, write, and communicate are abilities that many of us take for granted. Unfortunately, for many who suffer from disorders like apraxia, these skills can be a ...

Scientists have, for the first time, identified brain regions outside the front lobe involved in the intent to produce speech. Broca’s aphasia is caused by damage to the frontal lobe, leaves patients ...

Aphasia, a language disorder often resulting from stroke or brain injury, profoundly impacts communication and quality of life. Recent advances in rehabilitation and language therapy have broadened ...

Compared with standard intensive speech and language therapy (iSLT) alone, right-sided cervical C7 neurotomy combined with iSLT significantly improved language function in patients with chronic ...