Recent experimental studies and theoretical models have begun to address the challenge of
establishing a causal link between subjective conscious experience and measurable …

Functional neuroimaging and electrophysiology studies are changing our understanding of
patients with coma and related states. Some severely brain damaged patients may show …

Plasticity is an intrinsic property of the central nervous system, reflecting its capacity to
respond in a dynamic manner to the environment and experience via modification of neural …

White matter disruption is an important determinant of cognitive impairment after brain injury,
but conventional neuroimaging underestimates its extent. In contrast, diffusion tensor …

Diffusion tensor imaging is highly sensitive to the microstructural integrity of the brain and
has uncovered significant abnormalities following traumatic brain injury not appreciated …

Functional networks are usually accessed with “resting-state” functional magnetic resonance
imaging using preselected “seeds” regions. Frequently, however, the selection of the seed …

Functional neuroimaging methods hold promise for the identification of cognitive function
and communication capacity in some severely brain-injured patients who may not retain …

The prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is striking, as are its consequences to the
lives of women. The IPV often includes physical assault, which can include injuries to the …

While a considerable body of experimental data has been accumulated on the differences
between conscious and non-conscious processing, a theory is needed to bridge the neuro …

The vegetative (VS) and minimally conscious (MCS) states are currently distinguished on
the basis of exhibited behaviour rather than underlying pathology. Although previous …