You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher is in danger of being in a persistent vegetative state ...

Sunnybrook neurologist Richard Swartz initially diagnosed him to be in a persistent vegetative state. But he noted things had "clearly changed" when he assessed Mr. Rasouli in late January, nearly ...

Hopes are dwindling that Michael Schumacher will make a full recovery, with fears growing that the seven-time Formula One champion will remain in a persistent vegetative state. Schumacher has been ...

Published Jan 09, 2024 • Last updated Jan 10, 2024 • 2 minute read ...

Clinically, Schiavo stabilized into a persistent vegetative state, a state of eyes-open unconsciousness with sleep–wake cycles in which patients are unaware of themselves or their environment. Despite ...

A vegetative state results from brain injury caused by any number of things, such as a heart attack, a near-drowning, or—as in Routley’s case—a car accident.

Although now conscious, doctors have declared Mr Ayling as being in a persistent vegetative state, after three months of neurological tests. This means although he is awake, Mr Ayling is unaware ...