The concept of consciousness continues to defy definition and elude the grasp of
philosophical and scientific efforts to formulate a testable construct that maps to human …

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a non-invasive technique used to study
metabolites in the brain. MRS findings in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subconcussive hit …

The 'default network'is defined as a set of areas, encompassing posterior-
cingulate/precuneus, anterior cingulate/mesiofrontal cortex and temporo-parietal junctions …

Delirium, stupor and coma are common clinical states that confront clinicians in almost every
medical specialty. With appropriate diagnosis and treatment, coma can often be treated …

The vegetative (VS) and minimally conscious (MCS) states are currently distinguished on
the basis of exhibited behaviour rather than underlying pathology. Although previous …

I propose that primary conscious awareness arises from synchronized activity in dendrites of
neurons in dorsal thalamic nuclei, mediated particularly by inhibitory interactions with …

Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Science : American Journal of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: State of the Science : American …

Abstract Changes in the distribution of the magnetic resonance (MR)-observable brain
metabolites N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), total choline (Cho), and total creatine (Cre), following …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: More than 85% of brain traumas are classified as “mild”;
MR imaging findings are minimal if any and do not correspond to clinical symptoms. Our …

Progress in management of critically ill neurological patients has led to improved survival
rates. However, severe residual neurological impairment, such as persistent coma, occurs in …