Posts tagged medical
Brain And Head And Neck Cancer From The Scope Of An SLP

Cancer is defined as a genetic disease whereby uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body occurs, which may spread to other parts of the body. This piece is a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist, with a look at brain, neck, and head cancer.

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Alzheimer’s Disease From The Scope Of An SLP

There is often confusion surrounding the concepts of cognitive decline, with the terms Dementia and Alzheimer’s frequently being used incorrectly. This piece serves as a contribution to the series investigating neurodegenerative conditions from the perspective and scope of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

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Spotlight: Aphasia

Recently aphasia has been brought into the limelight since Bruce Willis’s diagnosis with aphasia. Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with aphasia, though now more people are researching and learning about this disorder. So, what actually is Aphasia? Aphasia is a communication disorder that some people develop due to stroke, brain injury, brain tumor and sometimes dementia.

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