Language disorder

This study tested an early speech therapy program for children born very prematurely or with severe growth restriction. The program involved 10 to 20 sessions with a trained speech therapist from 6 to 24 months of age. The goal was to see if it could reduce language and communica…

This study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…

This study tested whether EEG neurofeedback—a type of brain training that uses real-time brainwave readings—can help people with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) improve their communication, sleep, and anxiety. Seven adults with aphasia from stroke or primary …

This study tested whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (tDCS) during speech therapy could help stroke survivors with aphasia name objects better. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the results are not reliable enough to draw conclusio…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …