'I went to sleep for surgery and woke up sounding Russian'
A Canadian woman recovered from a stroke only to wake up from surgery with a Russian accent, leading to feelings of alienation as strangers treat her like a foreigner.
Will there be a new medical profession? The ministry's plans raise opposition
Poland's Ministry of Health is preparing a draft amendment to the law on certain medical professions concerning speech therapists, which faces pushback from the professional community.
"Contract" translates throat vibrations into words.. artificial intelligence changes the rules of the game
A smart device developed by Cambridge University offers new hope to stroke patients who have lost their ability to speak by converting throat muscle vibrations into clear, audible speech using AI algorithms.
Living as a Stutterer: "The W is the final boss for me"
David Hugendick, a stutterer and author, discusses the challenges of living with a speech impediment and the role of speech therapy in his life.
Speech therapists are trying to regulate their profession. Where is the main line of dispute? And where is the patient in this?
A large part of the speech therapy community advocates for a universal law to ensure the profession remains cohesive and based on a common foundational competency, regardless of the work setting.
How to help your child if they still do not pronounce some sounds, according to a speech therapist: "The sooner action is taken, the better"
The article offers guidance for parents on how to assist their children in developing speech sounds and when to be concerned about their speech progress.
Medical speech therapists want regulation of their profession. Will it also benefit patients?
In Poland, medical speech therapists are seeking regulation of their profession, facing opposition from private practitioners and educational speech therapists amidst ongoing discussions about healthcare job regulations.