Publication Name	World Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Manuscript ID	107513
Country	Cuba

Category	Neurosciences
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Jahi McMath case: A comprehensive and updated narrative
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Calixto Machado
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Calixto Machado, Academic Editor, Academic Fellow, Clinical Assistant Professor (Honorary), Consultant, Emeritus Professor, Full Professor, Head, Honorary Research Fellow, Lecturer, MD, PhD, President, Professor, Professor Emerita, Professor Emeritus, Senior Scientist, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 29 y D, Vedado, 10400, Havana, Cuba. cmachado180652@gmail.com., Havana 10400, Havana, Cuba. cmachado180652@gmail.com
Key Words	Jahi McMath; Brain death; Disorders of consciousness; Magnetic resonance imaging; Electroencephalography; Heart rate variability
Core Tip	This study provides groundbreaking insights into the case of Jahi McMath, identifying a novel disorder of consciousness distinct from brain death or a minimally conscious state. The findings highlight the necessity of advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary collaboration for refining neurological criteria and enhancing patient care in complex cases.
Citation	Machado C. Jahi McMath case: A comprehensive and updated narrative. World J Crit Care Med 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-25 05:53
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-25 05:54
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Return for Revision	2025-03-27 10:08
Revised	2025-04-06 22:13
Second Decision	2025-05-21 02:48
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-21 14:52
Articles in Press	2025-05-21 14:52
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