AI Spots Hidden Signs of Consciousness in Comatose Patients before Doctors Do
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AI technology called SeeMe can detect subtle facial movements in comatose patients, revealing signs of consciousness days before doctors notice them. The system identified eye-opening in 30 of 36 patients and mouth movements in 16 of 17 patients, detecting awareness an average of 4-8 days earlier than clinicians. Earlier detection could enable faster rehabilitation and better treatment decisions, with researchers now exploring if patients can answer yes-no questions through facial movements.
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