Queensland researchers to study brain activity of patients with epilepsy — hope to detect seizures with smart watches

Professor Aileen McGonigal says a third of epilepsy patients have seizures despite medication. (Supplied)

It is hoped a new Queensland study will help people living with epilepsy better anticipate seizures.

Neurologists, biologists and engineers from Mater Research and the University of Queensland will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals.