Confabulation, sometimes called "honest lying" is a cognitive phenomenon that can be seen in several acquired neurological conditions as well as in
Rehabilitation of hemineglect after stroke
Definition of hemineglect and functional repercussions Hemineglect involves a difficulty in attending to the hemifield contralateral (usually the
4 Perplexing Main Rare Causes of Stroke
Stroke is a chief cause of death- the third in the U.S with statistics citing about 140,000 fatalities annually. The condition occurs when there is a
Visual Agnosia: Seeing Without Recognition
Visual agnosia is an acquired perceptual disorder caused by brain damage, in which the affected person is unable to recognize previously known
New sensory stimulation treatment options for patients with chronic disorders of consciousness
These programs are based on the idea that enriched environments enhance neural plasticity and therefore improve recovery inbrain-injured patients [2,
Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation of Aphasia
The role of neuropsychology in aphasia Given its complexity, it is necessary to have a team made up of many professionals who, from different
Aphasia: Differential Diagnosis
This term comes from the Ancient Greek word ἀφασία which means “speechlessness” [3]. However, this disorder can also compromise—in many different ways
Celebrities with neurological and mental disorders.
Whether you are rich or poor, famous or not, we can all be affected by illness. Athletes, politicians, actors, singers, etc.: illness does not
New series for kids with brain injury: POPI & PEPA
The Fundación DACER presents Popi&Pepa, an audiovisual animated series aimed at children who are hospitalized as a result ofa brain injury. The