What happened to the ‘ghost boy’ who spent more than a decade locked inside his own body

Discover the incredible story of Martin Pistorius, who lived over a decade locked inside his body due to locked-in syndrome ...
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Patchouli Concert in Memory of Bruce Hecksel

Join Julie Patchouli on Saturday, January 31, at the new Piazza Stage at Mercato-Naples for a concert to remember Bruce ...
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'I was trapped in my own body for years - I heard my mom say I hope you die'

Martin Pistorius was just 12 when he fell seriously ill and slipped into a vegetative state ...
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'I heard mom say three words to me while I was in a vegetative state - it was heartbreaking'

Martin Pistorius was a healthy 12-year-old when he fell seriously ill and slipped into a vegetative state ...

'I was locked in a coma for 10 years but heard my own mum say four horrifying words to me'

Martin Pistorius was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis and tuberculosis of the brain, which left him in a vegetative ...

'I was trapped in my own body for 10 years and heard my mum say three heartbreaking words'

Martin Pistorius was 12 when he fell seriously ill and was left unable to speak or move, but he could hear everything around ...

'I was trapped in my body for years and heard mum say three devastating words'

Martin Pistorius was left in a vegetative state after falling seriously ill aged 12, but regained consciousness years later ...
Labroots

Elucidating the Interactions of Cryptococcus Neoformans and Microglia

The encapsulated fungus Cryptococcus neoformans is the most common cause of fungal meningitis, with the highest rate of cryptococcosis found in AIDS patients. Despite antifungal treatment, ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Makoni, M. (2022) Improving Cryptococcal Meningitis Treatment in Africa. The Lancet Microbe, 3, e406.

ABSTRACT: Background: In Côte d’Ivoire, meningitis is endemo-epidemic in the Korhogo region. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and vaccination coverage against meningitis among students at ...
Nature

Cerebrospinal Fluid Mononuclear Cell Phenotype and Activation Predictors of 2-week and 1-year survival among Persons with HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...
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Study: Fighting Fungal Infections With Cannabinoids

A recent study indicates certain cannabinoids may prove to be a useful tool in the fight against fungal infections. Fungal infections kill millions of people around the world each year. On the World ...