Authors: Manuel Jose Marte, Marissa Russell-Meill, Nicole Carvalho, and Swathi Kiran
Figure 1. Brain regions involved in various language tasks. Colors indicate specific tasks associated with each region. The medial frontal gyrus (red) is involved in working memory. The pars triangularis (magenta), pars opercularis (yellow), and pars orbitalis (tan) are involved in speech, language production, and speech, respectively. These regions make up the IFG. The posterior superior temporal gyrus (dark blue) is involved in speech planning. The angular gyrus (light blue) is involved in language processing, and the fusiform (green) is involved in object recognition and reading.
Q&A with Nicole Carvalho
What is this paper about?
This paper is a review of the mechanisms and patterns of recovery from post stroke aphasia. It explains what are some factors that may affect recovery. The review also includes information on both the natural recovery and clinical interventions that may be used to help recovery.
Who is involved in this research and what are their roles?
Nicole Carvalho, Marissa Russell-Meill, and Manuel Marte were all involved in writing and editing this review. Swathi Kiran was involved in editing the review.
How do the findings relate to the brain and recovery?
This review explains the recovery process from a stroke. It explains how the brain recovers neurologically. The review also explains how different interventions may be used to treat different linguistic deficits.
Abstract
Aphasia, a neurological condition primarily resulting from stroke, significantly impairs communication and quality of life. This review focuses on aphasia recovery and emphasizes the interplay of clinical impairment, neural adaptation, and therapeutic intervention. Natural recovery varies with factors such as lesion characteristics, white matter integrity, and demographics, and neuroplasticity and cognitive compensation play crucial roles. Treatment-induced recovery encompasses traditional language therapies and innovative strategies, including the integration of advanced neurological techniques like neuromodulation and neurofeedback. Emerging trends, such as self-managed digital therapeutics and precision medicine approaches, offer promising avenues for enhancing language recovery. By bridging the gap between neurological understanding and clinical application, this review highlights the multifaceted nature of aphasia recovery and the latest advancements in treatment strategies, paving the way for more targeted and effective rehabilitation approaches.
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Marte, Manuel & Russell-Meill, Marissa & Carvalho, Nicole & Kiran, Swathi. (2024). Charting the Course of Aphasia Recovery: Factors, Trajectories, and Outcomes. Annual Review of Linguistics. 10.1146/annurev-linguistics-011724-121245.