Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Some comatose ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden sign of consciousness in comatose patients that shows they can hear and understand the world around them. The study found bursts of organized, fast frequencies in ...

A restrictive oxygenation target in comatose patients resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not worsen survival or neurological outcome compared with a liberal target, according to ...

Comas have frequently played major roles in movies but are seldom depicted accurately. The loose representations can distort the public's view of this condition and perhaps even affect real-life ...

Neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists injected a biosynthetic "glue" to seal off a spinal fluid leak and restore a comatose patient to consciousness. An article describing the case appears in the ...

Neural imaging has helped change our perspective on what goes on in the brains of people who have lost consciousness for extended periods. Structural studies have shown that, while some people end up ...

Heroic “Below Deck” cameraman Brent Freeburg, who previously saved the life of cast member Ashton Pienaar, was comatose earlier this month after suffering two strokes earlier this month and remains ...