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health1 year ago

Man Defies Odds, Recovers from Extreme Locked-in Syndrome

Jacob Haendel, once labeled "brain dead," has become the first person to recover from stage 4 acute toxic progressive leukoencephalopathy, a severe form of locked-in syndrome. Initially paralyzed and unable to communicate, Jacob regained movement after 10 months, eventually learning to walk and talk again through extensive rehabilitation. His recovery is unprecedented, and he has since co-founded a mobile app to assist people with disabilities. Jacob's journey highlights the potential for recovery even in seemingly hopeless medical conditions.