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Functional brain imaging in the clinical assessment of consciousness.

open access: yesPLoS Biology, 2010
Recent findings suggest that functional brain imaging might be used to identify consciousness in patients diagnosed with persistent vegetative state and minimally conscious state.
Michael S Rafii, James B Brewer
doaj   +1 more source

Functional Analysis of Spontaneous Cell Movement under Different Physiological Conditions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Cells can show not only spontaneous movement but also tactic responses to environmental signals. Since the former can be regarded as the basis to realize the latter, playing essential roles in various cellular functions, it is important to investigate ...
A Czir'ok   +15 more
core   +3 more sources

Should We Provide Life-Sustaining Treatments to Patients with Permanent Loss of Cognitive Capacities?

open access: yesRambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2012
A very troubling issue for health care systems today is that of life-sustaining treatment for patients who have permanently lost their cognitive capacities.
Ofra G. Golan, Esther-Less Marchus
doaj   +1 more source

Püsiv vegetatiivne seisund [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
Püsiva vegetatiivse seisundi (persistent vegetative state, PVS) problemaatika on haiglale ja omastele eetiliselt raskem ning oma kulukuselt suurem kui ajusurma oma. Selle patofüsioloogia ei ole ka nii selgepiiriline.
Rekand, Tiina, Sulg, Ilmar A.
core   +2 more sources

Apallic syndrome of toxic origin: the diagnostic criteria

open access: yesМедицина неотложных состояний
Background. The global epidemic of strong synthetic opioids and “new” psychoactive substances has increased the number of overdoses that cause prolonged coma with subsequent persistent vegetative state or apallic syndrome.
N.V. Kurdil   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The persistent vegetative state: legal and ethical issues [PDF]

open access: yes, 1995
Recent advances in technology and medical expertise have enabled doctors to prolong the lives of many severely injured patients who only a few years ago would have died from their injuries. The prolongation of life by such measures has raised many legal,
Dobson, Rosemary
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Neurophysiological and Behavioral Responses to Music Therapy in Vegetative and Minimally Conscious States [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Assessment of awareness for those with disorders of consciousness is a challenging undertaking, due to the complex presentation of the population. Debate surrounds whether behavioral assessments provide greatest accuracy in diagnosis compared to neuro ...
J. eFachner   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Functional Materials for Environmental Energy Harvesting in Smart Agriculture via Triboelectric Nanogenerators

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Termite‐Inspired Alternative to Cement

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A termite‐inspired composite of clay, cellulose, and lignin forms a dense fibrous network with concrete‐like strength (32 MPa) and superior elasticity, processed at ambient temperature. Abstract Clay combined with organic materials is used by termites as a strong and durable construction material for their mounds with minimal environmental impact. Here,
Oren Regev   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Persistent vegetative state secondary to a motor vehicle accident [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The case presents a young girl who was involved in a road traffic accident. Despite being alive at present, her body cannot perform any basic functions since she is in a persistent vegetative state.
Abela, Franklin, Dimech, Anthony
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