Wearable Home Seizure Monitor Shows Promise

A new wearable device appears to be accurate in determining the occurrence and frequency of convulsive seizures. Recent testing of the home monitor demonstrates positive results in matching the performance of traditional, hospital-based methods for defining generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTC). Designed by researchers at the University of Texas, the lightweight device continuously monitors activity in muscles of the upper arm in order to detect the electrical patterns that characterize GTC seizures.  This type of constant surveillance could reduce the risk of trauma or sudden death associated with the severe GTC seizures by alerting caregivers and allowing for rapid treatment.  While further testing is needed, the current findings show promise for home monitoring that is both easy to use and affordable. Read the full article linked here: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/817700#1