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Speech recovery after stroke focuses on function
Sudden difficulty speaking, including slurred speech or use of garbled words, is a sign of…
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Inpatient rehabilitation: Specialized hospital care for recovery
After a severe injury or illness, your doctor may recommend inpatient rehabilitation. This type of…
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Urgent care vs. emergency department: How to make the decision
Urgent care, Care My Way (virtual urgent care) and emergency care are similar services. However,…
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Slurred speech: Causes and treatment options
Slurred speech happens when the muscles used for speech are weak or difficult to control.…
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Types of stroke: Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic
There are two types of stroke, both of which injure neurons in the brain. A…
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High blood pressure, hypertension can cause stroke
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is bad for your health in many ways, and one…
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Therapy options: Stroke recovery treatment and timeline
The physical and cognitive limitations a person may face after a stroke can vary widely,…
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BE FAST: Stroke warning signs
Time is everything when someone you love is having a stroke, which is why it…
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Aphasia: a loss of language
Aphasia is an impairment that can impact how you speak and understand language and communication.…
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