The health of Michael Schumacher: a study feeds hope
More than four years have passed since Michael Schumacher had an accident while skiing. It happened on December 29, 2013 in the French Alps. After being hospitalized, discharged, and transferred to a specially equipped room in his house in Switzerland, the former pilot has still not been able to wake up.
Currently, details about the health of the seven-time Formula 1 world champion are unknown. His family maintains secrecy regarding his condition and the last medical report dates back to 2015. In the midst of this situation, a study brings hope.
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In Sweden, it was demonstrated that more than 30% of patients who remain in a vegetative state for a period of 4 years manage to wake up.
Schumacher has been hospitalized since December 2013.
"Many can come back to life and see their children and grandchildren grow, see their plans develop or whatever happens in their family or circle of friends," explained Professor Mark Obermann, director of the Neurological Center at the Asklepios Clinic in Seesesen, Germany, in an interview with the British site Express.
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In addition, Obermann added: "It is assumed that patients are aware of more than we previously thought was possible."
The German is hospitalized at home and has 24-hour medical assistance. To maintain these conditions, his family spends $165,000 per week, so they have already spent over 26 million dollars.