Functional MRI helps determine consciousness and brain function in "locked in" patients September 19, 2011Dr. Barry Dworkin Madely Health Headlines Commentary for September 19, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Listening to the brain’s ‘inner voice’ Related posts: Blocked veins link to MS not supported in latest study EEG used to detect level of awareness in comatose patients Man with "locked-in" brain injury able to answer questions through functional MRI MRI neuroimaging may provide confirmation of bipolar disorder diagnosis comafMRI