2 Articles by Charlotte Martial
A neuroscientific model of near-death experiences.
Nature reviews. Neurology – March 31, 2025
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Near-death experiences often involve vivid, mystical sensations during life-threatening situations. This study proposes a model integrating psychological and neurophysiological insights to explain these phenomena. By examining brain activity and neurotransmitter changes, the findings suggest a complex interplay of factors that shape consciousness during such critical moments.
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Near-death experiences (NDEs) are episodes of disconnected consciousness that typically occur in situations that involve an actual or potential phy...
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Psilocybin for disorders of consciousness: A case-report study.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology – March 08, 2025
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In a groundbreaking case, psilocybin was administered to a patient in a minimally conscious state due to severe brain injury. While traditional behavioral assessments showed no improvement, the treatment sparked new spontaneous behaviors and enhanced brain complexity. This intriguing finding opens avenues for psychedelics as a potential therapy for disorders of consciousness.
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With very few treatments available, post-comatose disorders of consciousness (DoC) pose one of the hardest challenges in modern neurology. Followin...