locked-in syndrome

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locked-in syndrome

(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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Peter Coghlan, then 34, was left with locked-in syndrome after smashing his head into a concrete slab when he stood up in a tunnel.

Walking miracle; Incredible recovery of the locked-in syndrome victim who asked mum to kill him

Mia was then diagnosed with an extremely rare condition, known as "locked-in syndrome", which medics described as "the closest thing to being buried alive".

Brave Mia - 'her spirit will live on in all of us' stroke victim 'trapped in her own body' named merseyside woman of 2019, two days after her death

The device is designed to provide a communication tool to people living with locked-in syndrome.

Artificial intelligence

People who are paralyzed except for up-and-down eye movements and blinking are classified as having locked-in syndrome. If all eye movement is lost, the condition is referred to as complete locked-in syndrome.

Reading thoughts

Several cases of BCPI infarctions have been reported previously associated with locked-in syndrome. The term "locked-in syndrome" (LIS) was defined as complete paralysis of bulbar muscles and all extremities with preserved consciousness, leaving the patients with only vertical eye movements and blinking.

A Case Report of Isolated Bilateral Cerebral Peduncular Infarction

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

Tony's world was turned upside down when he collapsed after suffering a brain stem stroke which left him with locked-in syndrome.

Heartache of the dad with locked-in syndrome who wants to play football with his son again; Tony Gowland, of Blackhill, County Durham, is raising money for a special electrical stimulation cycle which could help him to stand

DISCUSSION: The first description of locked-in syndrome was probably in 1868.

A rare presentation of cerebrovascular insufficiency

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.