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"vegetative" patients may have some awareness

Patients in vegetative state may be able to think and aware of the surrounding environment For decades, the condition of vegetative patients has been shrouded in mystery. Considered unconscious, trapped in bodies that do not respond, these…

New respiratory disease vaccine in Scotland

Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of hospital admissions for infants and the elderly Scotland has taken a significant step in the fight against respiratory diseases with the introduction of a new respiratory…

Covid-19: Resumption of infections in Italy

About 17,000 new infections, an increase of 26% from the previous week Summer 2024 remains a period of relative calm regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, but the latest data show a slight increase in cases. According to weekly monitoring by…

The first bionic leg controlled by the brain

Researchers have created an interface that directly connects the prosthesis to the patient’s nervous system A landmark for rehabilitation medicine. Research by a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in…