There have many relatively recent studies on consciousness. The current theory is that consciousness is where the memories are stored, not the brain. Many scientists have postulated that as an information storage unit the brain cannot possibly hold all the information. Therefore, the brain is more of an accessing unit much like a radio receiver.

Answered directly by Dr. Bruce Greyson, one of the founding fathers of NDE research. Bonner-Lowry Professor of Personality Studies, Department of Psychiatric Medicine, University of Virginia Health System

Do you think that hospice patients who see deceased relatives are merely hallucinating on morphine? Answered directly by Dr. Pam Kircher, a hospice doctor, member of the IANDS board of directors, and author of "Love is the Link, A Hospice Doctor Shares Her Experience of Near-Death and Dying," Larson Publications, Burdett, NY (1995). Does a reaction to "ether" chemically simulate a tunnel vision so commonly seen in NDEs? Answered directly by Dr.

How could a clear consciousness outside one's body be experienced at the moment that brain no longer functions during a period of clinical death with flat EEG? THE LANCET * Vol 358 * December 15, 2001 COMMENTARY p. 2010

A brain contusion is an injury that may be sustained at the same as a traumatic brain injury. As the result of head trauma brain tissue becomes bruised and swollen, and broken blood vessels may cause blood to mix with the brain tissue. Brain contusions may cause other serious medical conditions, including some that can place the victim in a vegetative state or death.

Brain swelling and bruising may occur following a violent force to the skull. The head the brain will "bounce" off the inside of the skull. This can cause nerve shearing as well as the swelling and bruising of nerve tissue. The swelling can create pressure inside of the head, which may in turn lead to compression of vital blood vessels.

Although there are many answers to this multifaceted question, part of the controversy stems from the way science proves observed phenomena. "Science" is defined as the process used to find truth. Best Evidence, Schmicker, Michael, pg 37. "In contrast, 'Scientism' is a philosophy of materialism, masquerading as scientific truth.

The tibialis anterior muscle is an antipronator due to its insertion on the medial aspect of the foot. When overpronation occurs, the tibialis anterior has ot fire constantly to oppose the over-overpronation, causing swelling of the muscle. Due to the fact that the anterior compartment of the leg is tightly constricted, the swollen Tibialis Anterior can cause an obstruction of blood flow which can cause severe pain due to lack of oxgen.

TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.