locked-in syndrome


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locked-in syndrome

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(Pathology) a condition in which a person is conscious but unable to move any part of the body except the eyes: results from damage to the brainstem
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People who are paralyzed except for up-and-down eye movements and blinking are classified as having locked-in syndrome.
Reading thoughts
The event for Parky, who is suffering from locked-in syndrome following a stroke, takes place on Thursday, October 6, at Whinstone View, Great Ayton, and the promotion winning team of 1986/87 is planning to attend.
Join the team of 86 to raise funds for Parky
DISCUSSION: The first description of locked-in syndrome was probably in 1868.
A rare presentation of cerebrovascular insufficiency
Those are the inspiring words of 42-year-old Dawn Faizey-Webster, who has locked-in syndrome.
DAWN'S EYE ON LIVING
Today Eve's mother and stepfather, civil servants Lee and Peter Miller, both from Ashington in Northumberland, know that the nine-year-old has an inoperable brain tumour, epilepsy and Locked-In Syndrome.
Wishing and hoping; Nine-year-old Eve Anderson is thought to be the youngest person in the UK diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome. RACHEL WEARMOUTH takes a look at what is on her family's wish list as her stepfather gears up to walk to all North East football grounds in her aid
Summary: Tony Nicklinson, the locked-in syndrome sufferer who lost his High Court battle for the legal right to end his life, has died.
Locked-in syndrome sufferer dies
SCHOOLGIRL Eve Anderson is believed to be the youngest person in the world with locked-in syndrome.
Youngest in the world to be affected; Locked-in syndrome agony
PRO-LIFE campaigners have welcomed the judges' decision to reject the challenge by two locked-in syndrome sufferers for the legal right to end their life with the help of a doctor.
Pro-life campaigners hail decision
Locked-in syndrome sufferer Tony Nicklinson can only communicate by blinking.
HEARTBROKEN; Tears of despair as Tony told: You don't have the right to die
The mother of two is a victim of the rare condition known as locked-in syndrome, which leaves a patient able to see, hear and think normally, while it robs them of the power to move and speak.
TRAPPED in her own body; FAMILY'S BEDSIDE VIGIL FOR MUM PARALYSED BY STROKE
The 21-year-old was perfectly healthy before she suddenly became a prisoner in her own body with Locked-In Syndrome.
Tragedy of girl stuck in her own body; Family raises funds to bring daughter home
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