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Mom: Son in coma heard everything for 23 years
• APThe car-crash victim had been diagnosed as being in a vegetative state but appears to have been conscious the whole time. An expert using a specialized type of brain scan that was not available in the 1980s finally realized it, and unlocked Houben’s mind again.
The 46-year-old Houben is now communicating with one finger and a special touchscreen on his wheelchair.
2 Comments in Response to Mom: Son in coma heard everything for 23 years
I got the crabs once and that's exactly what happened to me, so let that be a lesson to all of you.
Pediculus Pubis - not just a nuisance.
Somewhat different version by same author:
Belgian says he was alert but mute for 23 yearshttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091123/ap_on_re_eu/eu_belgium_coma_recovery