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·September 25, 2022·5 min read

Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Disorders of Consciousness

Study reveals altered brain dynamics in those with unresponsive arousal syndrome, previously known as "vegetative state", and in those with minimally conscious state.

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·July 25, 2021·7 min read

Long-Term Prognosis for Some Patients With Severe Brain Injury Better Than Expected

1 in 4 patients in vegetative states following server head trauma regained orientation, meaning they were able to recall who they were, their location, and the date, 12 months after their injury.

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·April 29, 2020·4 min read

Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients

A simple smell test could help doctors to identify which patients in a vegetative state will recover. 100% of patients in a vegetative state who reacted to the sniff test went on to regain consciousness. 91% of those were still alive three years post-injury.

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·February 17, 2019·5 min read

Identifying Brain Patterns of Consciousness

Researchers shed light on the neural networks that appear to govern human consciousness.

Image shows the increased connectivity following VNS.

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·September 25, 2017·4 min read

After 15 Years in a Vegetative State, Nerve Stimulation Restores Consciousness

Researchers have been able to restore consciousness to a patient who has been in a vegetative state for 15 years. The groundbreaking study utilized vagus nerve stimulation to help restore consciousness to the patient.

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·June 26, 2017·5 min read

Insomnia Medication May Wake Some Patients From Vegetative State

Zolpidem, a medication commonly prescribed for insomnia, appear to be effective in helping to restore a conscious state in some patients who were in comas or vegetative state.

Image shows Nancy Worthen is doing art therapy with her daughter, Maggie, who was minimally conscious.

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·December 8, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Track Communication in Minimally Conscious Patient

Researchers document the restoration of communication in a minimally conscious patient by measuring brain function before and after communication returned.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Opening Patient’s Skull Following Head Injury Reduces Brain Swelling Death Risk

Craniectomies following traumatic head injuries can help reduce the risk of death due to brain swelling, a new study reports.

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·August 24, 2016·4 min read

Using Ultrasound to Jump Start The Brain After Coma

Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive technique that could be used to treat patients with consciousness disorders.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

EEG Could Help Indicate Level of Awareness in Those With Consciousness Disorders

Researchers report EEG systems could be useful tools in assessing the levels of awareness in patients in a vegetative state.

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·May 26, 2016·4 min read

A Way to Measure Awareness, or Its Impending Return, in Brain Injury Patients

Researchers have discovered a new method that can predict a person's current level of awareness and whether they will recover awareness within a year of a TBI.