Neuromodulation techniques aimed at normalizing the neurophysiologic disturbance
produced by brain lesions or dysfunction have been studied for years in attempts to …

The last years have witnessed a significant increase in our understanding of brain functions
in survivors of severe brain injuries with disorders of consciousness (DOC). Despite there is …

Background and Aim: There is a long history of brain stimulation in medical science, and it
was tested for years trying to treat several neurological diseases. On the other hand, the …

Currently, disorders of consciousness are relatively well defined but therapeutic options
remain relatively restricted. Because empirical evidence for pharmacological treatments is …

It is a challenge to evaluate and treat the patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) in
the clinic. Due to the huge costs of prolonged intensive care, the management of these …

Background The management of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) presents
substantial challenges in clinical practice. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a …

Background A treatment for patients suffering from prolonged severely altered
consciousness is not available. The success of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in diseases …

Abstract Treatment for disorders of consciousness (DOCs) is still a Gordian knot. Evidence-
based guidelines on the treatment of DOC patients are not currently available, while …

Disorders of consciousness (DOC) are one of the major consequences after anoxic or
traumatic brain injury. So far, several studies have described the regaining of consciousness …

Severe brain injury is a common cause of coma. In some cases, despite vigilance
improvement, disorders of consciousness (DoC) persist. Several states of impaired …