The first fMRI maps of cortical activity associated with language processing and tactile stimulation of patients in the minimally conscious state (MCS) are presented. These findings of active cortical networks that serve language functions suggest that some MCS patients may retain widely distributed cortical systems with potential for cognitive and sensory function despite their inability to follow simple instructions or communicate reliably.

The aim of this study was to determine whether pattern-reversal Visual Evoked Potential (PRVEP) is affected in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Participants aged ≥ 60 years diagnosed as 96 ± 3.52µV, 105.85 ± 3.60 ms and 11.97± 6.11 µV, 122.57 ± 8.28 Keywords: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI); pattern-reversal visual evoked potential (PRVEP); elderly; amplitude; implicit times ABSTRAK Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk menentukan sama ada nilai pattern-reversal Visual Evoked Potential (PRVEP) terjejas dalam kemerosotan nilai kognitif ringan (MCI). Peserta berumur ≥ 60 tahun disahkan menghidap 11.00 ± 7.44 µV dan 123.96 ± 6.18 ms. Turutan dari itu untuk kumpulan kawalan amplitud dan masa pendam ialah 8.96 ± 3.52 µV, 105.85 ± 3.60 ms dan 11.97± 6.11 µV and 122.57 ± 8.28