In a Mayo Clinic neurology laboratory, Dr. Benjamin Brinkmann studies the brain's electrical rhythms across days, weeks and months, searching for patterns that reveal when seizures are most likely to occur.
Working with neuroscientists and clinicians, he combines data from brain waves, vital signs and imaging to develop tools that interpret those signals and help guide patient care.
The team tested a small implant that sits just under the skin behind the ear, recording brain activity as people go about their day.
The device helps provide a more accurate picture than seizure diaries, which can miss or misclassify episodes.
Accurate and continuous monitoring helps doctors track seizure patterns and adjust treatment.
Dr. Brinkmann also led a study on wearable technology—specifically, a smartwatch that uses artificial intelligence to help forecast seizures before they happen.
In findings published in Epilepsia, the team correctly predicted about 75% of seizures, with few false alarms.
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