2008
Neuroimaging and Disorders of Consciousness: Envisioning an Ethical Research Agenda
Fins* J, Illes* J, Bernat** J, Hirsch** J, Laureys** S, Murphy** E. Neuroimaging and Disorders of Consciousness: Envisioning an Ethical Research Agenda. The American Journal Of Bioethics 2008, 8: 3-12. PMID: 18853371, DOI: 10.1080/15265160802318113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBrain InjuriesConsciousnessConsciousness DisordersCooperative BehaviorDiagnostic Techniques, NeurologicalEthics, ResearchHuman ExperimentationHumansNervous System Physiological PhenomenaNeurologyPainPatient SelectionPersistent Vegetative StatePhysical StimulationResearch DesignSocial JusticeThird-Party ConsentConceptsDisorders of consciousnessEthical research agendaEthical reflectionEthical framesScientific progressScientific backdropConsciousnessConscious stateLimited stateInterdisciplinary approachWorking meetingsResearch agendaEthicsNeuroethicsNeuroscientistsReflectionBackdropStanford UniversityAgendaUnderstandingConferenceTranslation
2006
Functional Neuroimaging Applications for Assessment and Rehabilitation Planning in Patients With Disorders of Consciousness
Giacino JT, Hirsch J, Schiff N, Laureys S. Functional Neuroimaging Applications for Assessment and Rehabilitation Planning in Patients With Disorders of Consciousness. Archives Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation 2006, 87: 67-76. PMID: 17140882, DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2006.07.272.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDisorders of consciousnessHigher-order association corticesStudy of patientsRestoration of functionPrimary cortical areasFunctional magnetic resonanceFunctional neuroimaging techniquesFunctional neuroimaging protocolsPotential clinical applicationsPathophysiologic mechanismsPattern of activationPatient characterizationPositron emission tomography activation studyDifferential diagnosisPrognostic assessmentDisconnection syndromeCortical areasAssociation cortexLarge-scale cortical networksPatientsNeuroimaging protocolVegetative stateNeuroimaging techniquesConscious stateCortical networks