Covert cognition in Russian patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness: The FMRI study results

Key Points

• Covert cognition is observed in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness, indicating possible awareness.
• Neural activation patterns were examined using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) across multiple assessments.
• Findings highlight distinct brain connectivity, which may inform future therapeutic approaches and diagnostic methods.
• These results suggest that patients previously deemed unresponsive could retain some cognitive functions, emphasizing the need for reevaluation.