Mind over chatter: The latest in science, neurology, epilepsy & digital health | Epilepsy Researcher | Founder @ EpiWatch
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1/7 I’m incredibly proud to share the results of my latest study on seizure detection using the Apple Watch. In this study, our algorithm detects tonic-clonic seizures with 100% sensitivity while drastically lowering false alarms—setting a new benchmark in the field.
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Imagine suddenly getting a feeling you can't quite describe.
A weird smell.
Deja vu.
A feeling of dread.
You know what comes next.
These sensations are known as Auras, and keeping track can make a real difference to your epilepsy management.
#epilepsy
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6/7 I believe this is a big step towards a future where epilepsy monitoring is accurate, discreet, and accessible. Our work is far from over, but the progress made here is something I’m deeply proud of.
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7/7 I’m looking forward to seeing how this innovation will be received by the broader medical community and how it will impact the lives of those living with epilepsy.
A big thank you to all my co-authors who made this study possible!
Paper Link:
🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3896…
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1\ Explore how epilepsy monitoring practices vary in the Gulf Cooperation Council's EMUs.
Different safety standards can greatly influence outcomes and patient care.
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9\ This study was published in Epilepsy Research, and can be found at the following study link:
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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10\ I write threads like this to raise awareness about advancements in epilepsy, neurology, and general science.
Follow me at @Shahsquatch so you don't miss the latest news in the field and please help me raise awareness by retweeting and spread the value!
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8\ Consider the broader impacts: If this precise and efficient imaging can be used in epilepsy, what other neurological conditions could benefit from similar advancements? How might this change the overall approach to neurological care?
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9\ This study was published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine , and can be found at the following study link:
jnm.snmjournals.org/content/…
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10\ I write threads like this to raise awareness about advancements in epilepsy, neurology, and general science.
Follow me at @Shahsquatch so you don't miss the latest news in the field and please help me raise awareness by retweeting and spread the value!
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