Wrist worn devices may forecast seizures: Study

Published On 2021-11-16 11:14 GMT | Update On 2021-11-17 06:36 GMT

Despite medications, surgery and neurostimulation devices, many people with epilepsy continue to have seizures. The unpredictable nature of seizures is severely limiting.

Special wristwatch monitoring device when used for six to 12 months may identify patterns allowing about 30 minutes of warning before a seizure occurred, find researchers in a new study.This worked well most of the time for five of six patients studied.

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Wrist-Worn Devices May Forecast Seizures In People With Epilepsy, Study Shows

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Wrist worn devices may forecast seizures: Study

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