Personalized Epileptic Seizure Detection Device

Personalized Epileptic Seizure Detection Device

Early detection and diagnosis can have a huge impact on the treatment outcomes for many diseases and medical conditions. Epilepsy is a catch-all term for a number of conditions with abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can lead to seizures. According to the...
Dyson Winner: Epileptic Seizure Protection  [video]

Dyson Winner: Epileptic Seizure Protection [video]

Approximately 1.2% of the U.S. population — 3.4 million people — have epilepsy according to the CDC. Living with epilepsy involves learning how to manage seizures and still lead a full, active life. Uma Smith is a recent Pratt Institute graduate who was...
Real-Time Wearable Hydration Sensor

Real-Time Wearable Hydration Sensor

From firefighters to military personnel, from athletes to office workers, from babies to elderly people, undetected dehydration can threaten health in a variety of ways. Untreated diabetes, kidney disease, and medications that increase urination can result in...