EPItect is an accurate sensor for detecting epileptic
seizures made by the University of Bonn. It is important for patients
to be able to know they are about to have a seizure so they can get the help
they need. The sensor is worn on the ear like a hearing aid and will detect any
sign of an impending seizure. It connects to smartphones and sends a warning to the user, doctors, and relatives. The
University of Bonn made the gadget into the form of an earbud because they
found out that seizures can easily be detected by accelerated heart rate and certain patterns of movement. EPItect will help doctors and experts diagnose the problem
because of the accurate records of the seizure such as the severity, and
frequency. It can also help doctors find out which medication can treat the
seizures and which can't. This fine piece of machinery may even save people’s
lives.
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