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Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Volume 32, Issue 5, August 2026.ABSTRACT Background Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC), including unresponsive wakefulness syndrome and minimally conscious state, present persistent challenges in clinical assessment and long‐term care. Although behavioral observation remains the primary basis for detecting signs of consciousness, interpretation of such observations often ...
Masako Tokuni, Kazuhiro Tamura
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European Journal of Pain, Volume 30, Issue 6, July 2026.ABSTRACT Background Pain is a critical yet frequently underestimated component in the care of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) and disorders of consciousness (DoC). Because these individuals often lack the ability to communicate verbally or purposefully, clinicians face substantial challenges in recognizing and managing pain, despite its ...
Marianna Contrada +12 more
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Can I Get a Witness? The Ethical Dimensions of Family Presence in Patient Suffering
Hastings Center Report, Volume 56, Issue 4, Page 19-24, July–August 2026.Abstract For patients who are suffering, the bedside presence of a family member can provide comfort, and many people hold that there is moral value in being present with a conscious, suffering patient. Yet what is the moral significance of the absence of family members when a patient is minimally conscious or unconscious and not aware of their absence?
Jennifer Blumenthal‐Barby +4 more
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NeuroImageFor patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC), accurate assessment of residual consciousness levels and cognitive abilities is critical for developing appropriate rehabilitation interventions.
Xiangyue Xiao +9 more
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Music in disorders of consciousness
Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2014 This review presents an overview of the use of music therapy in neurological early rehabilitation of patients with coma and other disorders of consciousness (DOC) such as unresponsive wakefulness syndrome (UWS) or minimally conscious state (MCS).
Jens Dieter Rollnik +1 more
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Epilepsia Open, Volume 11, Issue 3, Page 847-858, June 2026.Abstract Objective Ketogenic dietary therapies (KDTs) are the treatment of choice for Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome (Glut1DS), providing dietary ketones as an alternative fuel to the brain and effectively controlling seizures. Recent evidence indicates insufficient seizure control in Glut1DS patients despite adequate KDT and ketosis.
Joerg Klepper, Eva Runkel, Lucia Kiesel
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Brain–Computer Interfaces: The Dawn of a New Era in Disease Treatment
Exploration, Volume 6, Issue 3, June 2026.This study investigates the potential of brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as movement and communication barriers. Our review examines the history, signal paradigms, and diverse applications of BCI while also discussing ongoing research into novel materials and emerging technologies that offer ...
Yuqi Feng +11 more
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Measures of metabolism and complexity in the brain of patients with disorders of consciousness
NeuroImage: Clinical, 2017 Background: Making an accurate diagnosis in patients with disorders of consciousness remains challenging. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)–PET has been validated as a diagnostic tool in this population, and allows identifying unresponsive patients with a ...
Olivier Bodart +11 more
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Molecular Genetics &Genomic Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.This study identifies two novel inherited NPRL3 splice variants in Chinese pediatric patients with focal epilepsy, revealing significant genetic heterogeneity, incomplete penetrance, and phenotypic variability that underscores the importance of tailored antiepileptic management.
Shouxing Wang +5 more
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