Smart Implanted Devices to Treat Epilepsy

Wearable technology is increasingly used to help manage chronic health conditions. “Smart implants”, exemplified by the neurostimulator NeuroPace, are specifically engineered to be embedded in the body and can track physiology and symptoms in real-time. Implanted under the scalp, NeuroPace is a tiny computer that scans for abnormal brain activity, firing electrical signals to preemptively control seizures. In recent clinical trials, the device demonstrated a 38% reduction in the number of seizures every month. While not a cure for epilepsy, this novel treatment could provide substantial benefit for patients with epilepsy, especially those whose seizures are not controlled by medication.

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http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/cyborgrx-how-smart-implants-could-change-medicine-n300771