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Brainwave changes

Brainwave changes between a healthy and vegetative patient

New research shows that 19% of patients presumed to be vegetative were actually aware.

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Rights: The Brain and Mind Institute, The University of Western Ontario.
Published: 24 January 2012Size: 35.3 KB
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