These seizures stem from excessive electrical discharges in the brain, a kind of "neuronal storm" that, in severe cases, can disrupt breathing and cause sudden death. That's why researchers are now exploring other avenues, such as detecting or even predicting seizures to prevent the injuries they can cause. This is a key focus of the research of Dang Khoa Nguyen and Élie Bou Assi, both professors in the Department of Neuroscience at Université de Montréal and researchers at the CHUM Research Center.
One focus of Nguyen and Bou Assi's research is a biometric shirt developed in Montreal. Originally designed for athletes, this "smart" shirt is equipped with sensors to track respiratory activity, electrodes to measure heart activity (ECG) and an accelerometer to detect abnormal movements. Once a seizure is detected, the device can automatically alert the wearer, a loved one or a health care professional, enabling prompt assistance.
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