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Willful Modulation of Brain Activity in Disorders of Consciousness
NEJM 362:579-589,648, Monti,M.M.,et al, 2010
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Article Abstract
These results show that a small proportion of patients in a vegetative or minimally conscious state have brain activation reflecting some awareness and cognition. Careful clinical examination will result in reclassification of the state of consciousness in some of these patients. This technique may be useful in establishing basic communication with patients who appear to be unresponsive.
 
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