December 2009 PMID 19803731

Surges of electroencephalogram activity at the time of death: a case series.

Lakhmir S Chawla, Seth Akst, Christopher Junker, Barbara Jacobs, Michael G Seneff

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The discussions highlight curiosity and support for the research by referencing detailed aspects, such as the EEG surges observed during death and the corroboration between human and animal studies. The tone is analytical and contemplative, emphasizing the potential significance of these neural patterns but stopping short of claiming immediate practical applications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the findings, with some references to prior research and the article's contribution to understanding brain activity at death.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate strong curiosity about the phenomenon, mentioning EEG surges, potential implications, and related animal studies, indicating high intrigue.

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Participants reference specific data points, methodologies, and implications, such as EEG waveform details, showing meaningful and deep involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some remark on the profound nature of the findings, the overall tone suggests awareness of scientific importance without asserting immediate clinical changes, resulting in moderate impact perception.

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@spogelsemaskine · X

Source: Surges of Electroencephalogram Activity at the Time of Death: A Case Series”, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Volume X, Number X, 200

Mar 30, 2022 · 5 likes · 21,349 followers View post →
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@dmt_quest · X

This case study as well as other well documented human EEG research at end of life, and multiple animal studies have shown a consistency in this gamma surge possibly correlated... https://t.co/tzZFrd0bT4 https://t.co/UT7WGgLzLv https://t.co/lZvXlF7zdr

Sep 5, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,555 followers View post →
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Aug 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,555 followers View post →
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@ialpgurel · X

@EarlynAo "In one case of a patient who had a SEDLine device, we were able to capture and analyze the raw EEG signal, and confirm that the EEG waveform was not artifact, and in fact a high frequency waveform was present during the spike activity." https://t.co/o3Xr4upLmE

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 6,886 followers View post →
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@ialpgurel · X

@EarlynAo Daha fazla araştırmaya gerek olduğu kesin zaten ama beyindeki aktivitenin ölüm öncesi bi anda fazlasıyla arttığı gözlemlenmiş, kabus mudur başka bir şey midir artık orasını henüz bilemeyiz ama sessiz sakin gidilmiyor gibi:) https://t.co/5LcmIv3kBP https://t.co/ExJzl8ZhfD

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 6,886 followers View post →
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@MaxA200 @GregoryShushan @LisaChristiePhD 2009 paper here https://t.co/mhCBlFElAj

Feb 28, 2022 · 1 like · 2,555 followers View post →

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@dmt_quest · X

This case study as well as other well documented human EEG research at end of life, and multiple animal studies have shown a consistency in this gamma surge possibly correlated... https://t.co/tzZFrd0bT4 https://t.co/UT7WGgLzLv https://t.co/lZvXlF7zdr

Sep 5, 2022 · 5 likes · 2,555 followers View post →
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RT @dmt_quest: @Deepfryguy76 @TOEwithCurt @BernardoKastrup https://t.co/mhCBlFElAj

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RT @dmt_quest: @Deepfryguy76 @TOEwithCurt @BernardoKastrup https://t.co/mhCBlFElAj

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@dmt_quest · X

@Deepfryguy76 @TOEwithCurt @BernardoKastrup https://t.co/mhCBlFElAj

Aug 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,555 followers View post →
Spøgelsesmaskinen
@spogelsemaskine · X

Source: Surges of Electroencephalogram Activity at the Time of Death: A Case Series”, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Volume X, Number X, 200

Mar 30, 2022 · 5 likes · 21,349 followers View post →
DMT Quest
@dmt_quest · X

@MaxA200 @GregoryShushan @LisaChristiePhD 2009 paper here https://t.co/mhCBlFElAj

Feb 28, 2022 · 1 like · 2,555 followers View post →
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@ialpgurel · X

@EarlynAo Daha fazla araştırmaya gerek olduğu kesin zaten ama beyindeki aktivitenin ölüm öncesi bi anda fazlasıyla arttığı gözlemlenmiş, kabus mudur başka bir şey midir artık orasını henüz bilemeyiz ama sessiz sakin gidilmiyor gibi:) https://t.co/5LcmIv3kBP https://t.co/ExJzl8ZhfD

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 6,886 followers View post →
ilter alp
@ialpgurel · X

@EarlynAo "In one case of a patient who had a SEDLine device, we were able to capture and analyze the raw EEG signal, and confirm that the EEG waveform was not artifact, and in fact a high frequency waveform was present during the spike activity." https://t.co/o3Xr4upLmE

Dec 28, 2021 · 1 like · 6,886 followers View post →
The Irrelevance of Time in Near Death Ex | PDF | Consciousness ...
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https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2009.0159. Academia Letters, July 2021 ©2021 by the author — Open Access — Distributed under CC BY 4.0. Corresponding Author ...

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Jamilatus+Zahroh+Et al,+ID#26789 | PDF | Hadith | Muhammad
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https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2009.0159. Chiriboga-Oleszczak, Boris Alejandro. “Terminal Lucidity.” Current Problems of Psychiatry 18, No. 1 (May ...

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Death rattle of a decapitated brain | New Scientist
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... 10.1089/jpm.2009.0159). Like Coenen, Chawla thinks the wave could reflect neurons depolarising. His paper made headline news after he ...

Feb 9, 2011 View →