Neural plasticity lessons from disorders of consciousness

Neural plasticity lessons from disorders of consciousness

Communication and intentional behavior are supported by the brain’s integrity at a structural and a functional level. When widespread loss of cerebral connectivity is brought about as a result of a severe brain injury, in many cases patients are not capable of conscious interactive behavior and are...

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Main Authors: Athena eDemertzi, Caroline eSchnakers, Andrea eSoddu, Marie-Aurélie eBruno, Olivia eGosseries, Audrey eVanhaudenhuyse, Steven eLaureys
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Consciousness
Deep Brain Stimulation
Functional Neuroimaging
neural plasticity
Recovery
vegetative state
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2010.00245/full

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