Use Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Improves Diagnosis Of Patients In Vegetative State
Thursday, January 29, 2009 - 09:29
in Health & Medicine
A new study analyzed the importance of the use of magnetic resonance imaging to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a vegetative state. Until now these tests have not been performed in this type of patient. The results show activation of the auditory and linguistic areas of the brain despite the absence of observable behavioral responses.
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