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Diagnostic EEG for viral-induced epilepsy

The team will research, design, and fabricate an affordable, open-source EEG system tailored for rapid deployment in rural and under-resourced areas.

Project Overview

Epilepsy is recognized as a potential consequence of infection by endemic viral pathogens prevalent in developing regions. Unfortunately, the diagnostic capability to localize seizure foci is severely restricted in low-resource medical environments where access to electroencephalography (EEG) is limited. Despite this well-documented risk, many medical facilities in low-resource settings lack the necessary diagnostic tools, such as EEG, to effectively localize seizure foci. The inability to pinpoint these foci impedes timely and precise treatment, exacerbating the burden of epilepsy in these communities. This project aims to address this critical gap by developing an affordable, open-source EEG system tailored for rapid deployment in rural and under-resourced hospitals. By enhancing the localization and treatment of epilepsy, this initiative seeks to significantly improve clinical outcomes in regions with limited healthcare infrastructure.

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Elliott Harris, Richard Yang, Ellie Dingel, Mark Rice
Elliott Harris, Richard Yang, Ellie Dingel, Mark Rice

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