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·January 12, 2023·3 min read

Predisposition to Accidental Awareness Under Anesthesia Identified

As many as one in four patients who receive anesthesia may suffer accidental awareness during their procedure. Researchers have identified specific brain structures that may predict whether a person will experience accidental awareness under anesthesia. The findings will help identify patients who require higher than average doses of anesthesia.

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·May 2, 2019·4 min read

Brain imaging lie detector can be beaten with simple techniques

Current fMRI tests designed to detect deception by looking at specific areas of the brain may be vulnerable to mental countermeasures. In order to improve reliability, researchers call for whole brain analysis, rather than just examining brain regions of interest.