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Ultrasound Blasts ‘Jumpstarted’ The Brains of 2 People in Coma-Like State – ScienceAlert
Scientists have reported finding some success in using low intensity, focused ultrasound to ‘jumpstart’ parts of the brains of people in coma-like conditions, reawakening…
Scientists have reported finding some success in using low intensity, focused ultrasound to ‘jumpstart’ parts of the brains of people in coma-like conditions, reawakening certain functions in patients who had previously been in a “minimally conscious state” (MCS).
The method uses ultrasound stimulation to excite the neurons in the thalamus, a processing hub for the whole brain, and a region that’s known to be weaker after a coma. Two 10-minute treatment sessions were given to three MCS patients,…
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