Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience
Volume 11, Issue 3 (2021)
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A Clinical Review of Aphasia
Abstract: Aphasia is a very commonest clinical presentation of stroke. Aphasia is a disturbance of comprehension and formulation of language caused by dysfunction in specific brain regions. It can be caused by virtually and neurologic insult that affect cerebral hemisphere. Most cases are caused by stroke, head injury, cerebral tumours, or degenerative dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Pseudodysphagia in a Person with Parkinson’s Disease: A Case Report
Abstract: Pseudodysphagia is a psychosomatic fear of choking and is an unusual type of dysphagia encountered by a Speech Language and Swallow Pathologist (SLP). The patients presenting this illness are afraid of swallowing as they fear that swallowing will lead to choking. The assessment and rehabilitation of pseudodysphagia is challenging and requires an SLP to work with a multidisciplinary team comprising An SLP, Psychologist, Neurologist, ENT specialist, Radiologist, Gastroenterologist, and a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Schwannoma Neck: Systematic Approach to Management
Abstract: The head and neck region are the most common location for benign peripheral nerve tumors. Neurogenic tumors of the medial compartment arise from the lower cranial nerves or the sympathetic chain, and lateral compartment tumors arise from the cutaneous or muscular branches of the cervical or the brachial plexus. Schwannomas originate from the neuroectodermal sheath surrounding peripheral nerves. Schwannomas are usually solitary neoplasms. They are slow growing tumors that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Conventional Physiotherapy AFO and Electrical Stimulation in 5 years old Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Single Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is an inherited condition that causes progressive weakness and wasting of the skeletal and cardiac (heart) muscles. It primarily affects males. The age of onset and rate of progression can vary. Muscle weakness usually becomes apparent between the ages of 5 and 15. Prevalence according to Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy 30 cases per 1,00,000 in India. Case presentation: 8 years male had difficulty in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Factors Related to Professional Satisfaction in Speech Language Pathologists: A Pre-Covid Survey in Indian Context
Abstract: Professional and job satisfaction are very subjective terms, and the perspectives and level of satisfaction would vary with each subset of participants. In the current study post graduate speech language pathologists working in private setups were considered as participants. A questionnaire tapping details about the various dimensions of a job were tapped through these questions. A total of 80 participants were enrolled for the study. The questions were compiled in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 9–14 Read article