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New technologies detect seizures, and could possibly even eliminate them

April 12, 2012

Seizures can be very scary experiences for people who suffer from them, especially since they may sometimes result in the need for medical attention. Now, however, two new technologies may be able to help.

One is a watch that alerts caregivers when it detects movements associated with seizures, while the other is a system that could stop seizures before they start, by sending electrical impulses to the brain.

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