Neuroscience

Speech therapy after a stroke

Dear Mayo Clinic: My mother had a stroke six months ago. Her mobility has returned to near normal. She can read and understands others when they speak. But she has a lot of difficulty talking, often struggling to find the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Poor pathologist agreement for low-grade dysplasia in Barrett's

(HealthDay)—There is poor agreement between pathologists in diagnosis of low-grade dysplasia (LGD) in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE), according to a study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology.

Oncology & Cancer

Pathologists vary in suggested therapy for melanocytic lesions

(HealthDay)—Pathologists have wide variability in treatment suggestions for melanocytic lesions, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Helping dementia patients recall grandchildren's names

A novel telemedicine speech therapy program for people with language problems due to dementia significantly improved their ability to recall words they had "lost," reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Oncology & Cancer

New advances in cancer diagnosis

A University of Warwick computer scientist is working with technology that could revolutionise how some cancers are diagnosed.

Health

Telepathology consultations benefit patients in China

International telepathology consultations can significantly improve patient care, according to a new study by UPMC and KingMed Diagnostics researchers. Their review of more than 1,500 pathology cases submitted electronically ...

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