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Coma is a deep state of unconsciousness where the affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to external stimuli. The outcome ranges from full recovery to death.

Patients in a Vegetative State may be Able to Recognize Loved Ones, Says Study

Patients in a Vegetative State may be Able to Recognize Loved Ones, Says Study

Unresponsive patients' brains could recognize photographs of their family and friends, say researchers.

Man in Coma After Consuming a Drink Spiked With Manufactured Cannabis

Man in Coma After Consuming a Drink Spiked With Manufactured Cannabis

A 43-year-old man faces a police charge for spiking his friend’s drink with cannabis while they met at the Pineacres Restaurant and Bar, in Kaiapoi.

Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels and Brain Damage Identified

Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels and Brain Damage Identified

Diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain, says research.

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Kids With Autism Hugely Benefit From Occupational Therapy

Kids With Autism Hugely Benefit From Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy using the principles of sensory integration (OT-SI) provide better outcomes on parent-identified goals than standard care, discovers researchers.

New Way to Treat Brain Damage Identified

New Way to Treat Brain Damage Identified

Increased levels of oxygen in a pressurised atmosphere can significantly improve chronic brain damage, say researchers.

MGH Scientists Develop Automated System to Put Patients in Medically Induced Coma

MGH Scientists Develop Automated System to Put Patients in Medically Induced Coma

Researchers have developed a new computer-controlled system through which physicians can automate the process of putting patients with severe head injuries into a medically induced coma.

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Brain Damage is Common After Intensive Care, Study

Brain Damage is Common After Intensive Care, Study

People hospitalized in the intensive care unit for conditions like heart attack face brain damage similar to traumatic brain injury, a study revealed

Study Finds Evidence for a Therapeutic Effect of Braintone on Ischemic Brain Damage

Study Finds Evidence for a Therapeutic Effect of Braintone on Ischemic Brain Damage

In the field of stroke, the importance of the neurovascular unit, which is comprised of neurons, endothelial cells and astrocytes, has received great attention.

Soy Sauce Overdose Sends Man into Coma

Soy Sauce Overdose Sends Man into Coma

A report has revealed that a 19-year old man went into coma and almost died after drinking a quart of soy sauce.

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Chronic Trauma Can Cause Long-Term Brain Damage

Chronic Trauma Can Cause Long-Term Brain Damage

Research shows that victims of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experience stress and trauma even when they are not facing any imminent threat or danger.

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