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Functional brain imaging in the clinical assessment of consciousness.
PLoS 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
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Functional Analysis of Spontaneous Cell Movement under Different Physiological Conditions [PDF]
, 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
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Rambam 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
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Püsiv vegetatiivne seisund [PDF]
, 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.
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Apallic syndrome of toxic origin: the diagnostic criteria
Медицина неотложных состоянийBackground. 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
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The persistent vegetative state: legal and ethical issues [PDF]
, 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]
, 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
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Advanced 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
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A Termite‐Inspired Alternative to Cement
Advanced 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
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Persistent vegetative state secondary to a motor vehicle accident [PDF]
, 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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