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Brice, Alejandro E.; Brice, Roanne G.; Wallace, Sarah E. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2016
Subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAHs) are a serious medical emergency, as 30% to 50% of all SAHs can result in death. Personal accounts and case studies are an important aspect of evidence-based practice. This first article of two presents a review of AB's (patient) condition immediately following an SAH in the intensive care and immediately post…
Descriptors: Brain, Head Injuries, Neurological Impairments, Case Studies
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Brice, Alejandro E.; Wallace, Sarah E.; Brice, Roanne G. – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2014
Alzheimer's dementia (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disease that occurs in the cerebral cortex due to increased levels of glutamate, the proliferation of plaque-forming amyloid beta proteins, and reactive gliosis. Establishing behavioral indicators of the disease (e.g., impairments of episodic memory) and use of neuroimaging technology…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Aging (Individuals), Older Adults, Brain