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Brain waves

Hengen's artistic interpretation of the varied brain wave patterns that produce the fundamental states of sleep and wake.

Scientists find that small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versa

Brain drawing

Scientists Uncover Brain Cells’ Coordination of Focus and Short-Term Memory Storage

MIT researchers analyzed the EEG patterns of patients under general anesthesia and found brain wave signatures that could help doctors determine when patients are transitioning into a deep state of unconsciousness known as burst suppression, which is associated with cognitive impairments after patients wake up. Credits:Image: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT with figures from iStock

Study finds tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complications

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