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One out of every two people presents cognitive deficit, affective disorder or behavioral change after a stroke, the main cause of acquired brain injury in Spain. Psychiatric disorders following an acquired brain injury condition the social integration of the affected person. In patients with severe head injury, behavioral alterations stand out as psychiatric sequelae. Psychopharmacology …
Whether you are rich or poor, famous or not, we can all be affected by illness. Athletes, politicians, actors, singers, etc.: illness does not discriminate. Today, we will address the neurological and mental disorders suffered by some celebrities. 1. Bruce Willis – Aphasia Aphasia is caused by damage to one or more areas of the …
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease that occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other particle. If the blood supply which carries oxygen to the brain is stopped, the brain cells cannot function and die. This is the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. This …
What is ABI? Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the result of a sudden injury to the brain that produces various physical, psychological and sensory sequelae, causing abnormalities in sensory perception, cognitive alterations and emotional disturbances. Most common causes of ABI The most common causes of ABI are cerebrovascular accidents (CVA or stroke), traumatic brain injury …
Definition of hemineglect and functional repercussions Hemineglect involves a difficulty in attending to the hemifield contralateral (usually the left) to the injured brain area, and can range from an omission of objects that are located in the left hemifield of space to a lack of attention, recognition and even denial of parts of one’s own …
(The present document “Cognitive motor training: use of dual tasks, virtual and augmented reality” is based on a free translation of the document entitled “Walking and balance training based on virtual and augmented reality” (1) with contributions by the author José López Sánchez, based on his clinical experience and other published scientific studies on the …
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 problem with the blood vessels like blockage (ischemic) or a leak (hemorrhagic). Due to the resulting damage to the brain nerve cells where blood vessels are not functional, the area that …
Information on the free online presentation Title of the conference: “The Conscious Therapist: Mindfulness Applied” This NeuronUP Academy presentation was the second of 2 presentations in conjunction with a course for the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) and Prisma Health “The Conscious Therapist: Mindfulness Applied” The Conscious Therapist model applies mindfulness and emotional …
Cognitive rehabilitation is crucial for recovery after stroke. Therefore, here we provide you with some exercises for stroke patients , perfect for rehabilitation professionals to work with stroke victims. 14 NeuronUP Exercises for Stroke Patients Depending on the sequelae of stroke, stroke patients will undergo cognitive rehabilitation or other therapies, something that will be always …
