Family Voices and Stories Speed Coma Recovery (VIDEO)

Northwestern University

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A new study shows shows the voices of loved ones telling the patient familiar stories stored in his long-term memory can help awaken the unconscious brain and speed recovery from the coma.

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Erin White for Northwestern University

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