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Eyes Open, Brain Shut.
- Source :
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Scientific American . May2007, Vol. 296 Issue 5, p86-89. 6p. 1 Color Photograph, 7 Diagrams. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article discusses efforts to develop brain-imaging techniques for diagnosing the persistent vegetative state. When people who suffered brain injuries transition from come to a vegetative state and remain in that state for over a year, their chances of regaining consciousness are close to zero. Functional neuroimaging of vegetative patients has revealed new clues into the mechanisms of consciousness.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00368733
- Volume :
- 296
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Scientific American
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 24660158
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0507-84