Samsung has announced that it's working on a
wearable EEG headset that can be used by patients themselves to detect signs of
stroke as well as for regular monitoring to gauge stress levels, analyze sleep,
and other brain health parameters that are often not measured quantitatively.
The Early Detection Sensor & Algorithm Package (EDSAP)
will pair up with a user's smartphone or tablet to display the results of the
ECG tests, which, according to the developers, can be done within about a
minute.
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Stress has become entwined in the current lifestyle of a young working couple and has resulted in the rise in incidence of hypertension, diabetes and psychosomatic illnesses.
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Samsung claims that its sensors are able to pickup a much higher quality signal than current EEG headsets. The material is rubbery in feel and doesn't require a gel or saline solution to be applied to make a good electrical connection with the scalp.
On the software side, the company team developed an
algorithm that compares a particular EEG scan against a previous analysis of a
bunch of stroke patient EEG scans. Using signal processing and artificial
intelligence methods, the algorithm aims to spot telltale signs of stroke.
Source: Medindia
Source: Medindia
Stroke
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is caused when body temperature or hyperthermia exceeds 40.6°C or 105.1°F. Heat stroke can be triggered due to overwork during summer months and lack of perspiration.
How to Deal with a Stroke
Stroke is a brain attack, which occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. It affects all age groups; according to the WHO, 15 million people are affected by stroke annually.
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