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Nature Reviews Neurology 3, 595–596 (1 November 2007) | doi:10.1038/ncpneuro0624

Deep brain stimulation promotes late functional recovery after traumatic brain injury

Schiff ND et al. (2007) Behavioural improvements with thalamic stimulation after severe traumatic brain injury. Nature 448: 600–603 Severe traumatic brain injury often leads to widespread loss of cerebral connectivity and the consequent failure of brain mechanisms that support communication and goal-directed behavior.