When we dream, our brains are filled with noisy electrical activity that looks nearly identical to that of the awake brain. But University of California, Berkeley, researchers have pulled a signal out ...

Delving into the depths of the human mind, researchers are using advanced forms of brain imaging to uncover hidden memories in comatose patients. These findings not only challenge our previous ...

A study in Telemedicine and e-Health investigated whether remote physicians can assess comatose patients with telemedicine. The researchers — led by Amelia K. Adcock, MD, of Mayo Clinic College of ...

At least 25% of unresponsive patients with a disorder of consciousness show signs of brain activity, an estimate that is higher than previous studies suggest. "We found that at least 1 in 4 patients ...

I recently interviewed Daniel Toker, a 33-year-old neurologist at UCLA who's exploring innovative ways to cure coma. Toker was overflowing with ideas to treat disorders of consciousness, which include ...

Researchers from the University of Liège and international collaborators developed a "virtual clinical trial" exploring a unique pharmacological treatment in patients who do not fully regain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sai writes about healthcare, innovation and technology. The potential number of use-cases for AI in healthcare settings seems to ...

Recovering from surgery is a critical period that requires careful monitoring and management. Traditionally, patients had to stay in hospitals for extended periods or frequently visit healthcare ...

The would-be suicide, rushed to a hospital in a coma and with a belly full of drugs, can be one of medicine’s most devilish problems. Before they can prescribe an antidote, doctors must identify the ...