Sport concussion is associated with disturbances in brain function in the absence of gross
anatomical lesions, and may have long‐term health consequences. Diffusion‐weighted …

Previous studies have suggested that disorders of consciousness (DOC) after severe brain
injury may result from disconnections of the thalamo‐cortical system. However, thalamo …

Patients who have suffered severe traumatic or non-traumatic brain injuries can show a
progressive recovery, transitioning through a range of clinical conditions. They may progress …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess differences in brain activation in a large
sample of Vegetative State (VS) and Minimally Conscious State (MCS) patients, using …

We are grateful to Fischer and Truog (2017) for their thoughtful commentary on our work on
the minimally conscious state (MCS), disorders of consciousness, and the rights owed to this …

Introduction: Anosmia is a possible complication of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Psychometric and electrophysiological methods of olfaction measure and Magnetic …

Purpose: The ascending reticular activating system (ARAS) is responsible for regulation of
consciousness. In this study, using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), we attempted to …

Disorders of consciousness (DOC) are a group of conditions characterized by impaired
verbal and motor responsiveness to diverse stimuli, indicating disturbed consciousness. As …

Some patients may develop an altered state of consciousness (coma, vegetative state,
minimal consciousness state) following traumatic and other brain injuries. While the cause of …

The upper brainstem is known to participate in brain activation, since the pioneering
description of the Ascending Reticular System in the middle of twentieth century. Since the …