Purpose: This paper reviews several studies whose aim was to understand the nature of
language recovery in chronic aphasia and identify predictors of how people may recover …

Abstract Language and theory of mind (ToM) are the cognitive capacities that allow for the
successful interpretation and expression of meaning. While functional MRI investigations are …

In the past three decades, imaging techniques that offer glimpses of the living, working brain
have redefined the study of human cognition. Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or …

Background: Understanding how brain function and language skills change during early
(acute and subacute) stroke phases is critical for maximizing patient recovery, yet functional …

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a promising tool for scientific discovery and
clinical application. However, its utility depends upon replicable reporting. We evaluate …

Amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) is a clinical subtype of MCI, which is known to
have a high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although neuroimaging studies …

Background Exploring the brain reorganization patterns associated with language recovery
would promote the treatment of global aphasia. While functional near-infrared spectroscopy …

Introduction Broca's aphasia is a crushing syndrome after stroke. Although there are multiple
therapies, the recovery of a considerable number of patients is still not ideal. Repetitive …

Aphasia, language disorder after acquired brain injury, is a chronic condition negatively
impacting functional communication and quality of life. More than two million individuals in …

The neural mechanism underlying naming impairment in patients with anomic aphasia
remains unclear. In this study, we used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to …