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Beacon Biosignals maps brain activity during sleep
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- →The use of at-home EEG monitoring could revolutionize how neurological disorders are diagnosed and treated. • Machine learning insights from sleep data may lead to earlier detection of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. • The recent funding will accelerate the development and deployment of this technology, potentially benefiting millions.
Beacon Biosignals, co-founded by Jake Donoghue and Jarrett Revels, is innovating brain health by using a lightweight headband that measures brain activity during sleep through EEG technology. The data collected is processed with machine learning algorithms to monitor treatment effects and identify disease progression. The company has participated in over 40 clinical trials for various neurological conditions and recently raised $97 million to enhance its platform and reach more patients. This approach aims to create a comprehensive dataset for understanding brain function and improving early detection of neurological diseases.
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