What is Aphasia? A Neurologist Explains

Aphasia is a symptom of something happening within the body. What causes it and is there treatment for it? Alan Lerner, MD, Director, Brain Health and Memory Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center, explains.

0:00 What is aphasia and how does it impact language comprehension and expression?
0:34 What causes aphasia?
0:48 Why it matters where it is located in the brain.
1:14 What is the treatment for aphasia?

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