Sentences with phrase «activity in coma»

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When patients are in a medically induced coma, the brain is quiet for up to several seconds at a time, punctuated by short bursts of activity.

Researchers at the University of Liège in Belgium reported at a conference in France this week that a study of 13 patients in comas of varying degrees indicated that those with the most activity in these pathways (in the cortex, or brain processing center) had suffered the least brain damage and thereby were most likely to recover if given the correct treatment.

He found that minimally conscious patients had only a 10 % fall in normal activity in this area, while in coma and PVS patients, it fell by approximately 35 %.

Interestingly, other pathways were particularly sensitive to the animal's internal clock, detecting reduced food - coma activity in the early evening.

The film takes place mostly in a Berkeley lab where a group of young medical researchers are developing an experimental new serum designed to prolong the neural activity of coma patients.

Coma — this is brought about by the reduced neuronal activity in the brain as a result of educed oxygenation to the brain tissues secondary to seizures

In and close by to Sa Coma, action is centred around the beautiful beaches, mini-golf course and go - karting track, which are ideal for most families looking for safe and fuss - free fun activities.

Hint: If what you're eating is going to make you curl up for naptime or put you in a food coma, you should leave it alone... unless you need the nap and it's not interfering with your previously scheduled job - hunting activities.