Neuroscientists developed a neuroimaging technique to reveal thoughts and intentions of brain-injured patients, predicting ICU patients' survival rates.

Neuroscientists at Western University and Harvard University have developed a neuroimaging technique to reveal thoughts and intentions of brain-injured patients, even predicting ICU patients' survival rates. The technology, published in Lancet Neurology, can detect conscious awareness in seemingly comatose individuals and has implications for understanding consciousness and allocating healthcare resources.

July 22, 2024
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