VOA/TEK Episode 44: Brain Study

VOA/TEK tells the story of a patient in a minimally conscious state who is participating in medical research at the Casa Colina Research Institute in Pomona, California. The program interviews his family, as well as the researchers and physicians conducting an ongoing clinical study on Disorders of Consciousness (DOCs). Researchers from Casa Colina and UCLA are working together to better understand the effectiveness of Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Pulsation (LIFUP) therapy on improving consciousness recovery and quality of life for patients who are experiencing DOCs after sustaining traumatic brain injuries.