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Canadian Researchers Detect Signs of Awareness in Comatose Patient

  • Researchers used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to detect brain activity in a comatose patient, showing signs of awareness previously undetected by standard clinical assessments.
  • The technology measures brain responses to commands, providing insights that could impact decisions about continuing life support.
  • This breakthrough could improve prognosis predictions and care strategies for critically injured patients.