After 15 Years in Vegetative State, Man Responds to Nerve Stimulation – CNN

Read article - Quotes James Bernat, the Louis and Ruth Frank Professor of Neuroscience and emeritus professor of neurology and medicine, about how French researchers say a man in a 15-year vegetative state is showing signs of consciousness following vagus nerve stimulation. The study results challenge ideas that consciousness disorders lasting longer than 12 months are irreversible, the researchers believe. Bernat, who was not involved in the study, referred to the new case report as "provocative" and "exciting,” and praised the researchers for their choice of patient: someone in a long-term vegetative state. Additional coverage: Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report.