PharmaTimes February 29, 2024
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by some form of brain damage, including stroke
Researchers from the Neurotherapeutics Group at University College London’s Queen Square Institute of Neurology have developed a new digital app that significantly improves speech in stroke patients.
Supported by Wellcome and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the iTalkBetter app provides speech therapy for people living with aphasia, a language disorder.
Caused by some form of brain damage, including stroke, severe head injury and brain tumours, aphasia can lead to difficulties with speech or language.
The NHS currently provides around 12 hours of speech and language therapy, with further face-to-face therapy available via some charities or privately. However, most aphasia patients...
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