Ever wondered what your brain is up to while you’re snoozing 💤 or under anesthesia? Israeli scientists just cracked the code! Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) unveiled a groundbreaking method to monitor awareness and pain in unresponsive patients—using touchless infrared tech to peek behind closed eyelids. 🔍
Dubbed a 'real-time brain decoder,' the innovation tracks tiny pupil adjustments and gaze shifts invisible to the naked eye. Think of it like a Fitbit for your nervous system 🧠: it detects seizures, measures sedation depth, and even senses pain in ICU patients. The tech, published in Communications Medicine, could revolutionize post-trauma care and anesthesia management.
Here’s the cool science bit: Pupils naturally dilate in response to stimuli (like pain or surprises) as part of the body’s alarm system. TAU’s system uses infrared imaging to track these micro-changes—even when eyes are shut—to gauge consciousness levels. 🚨 Researchers say it’s like 'reading the body’s secret language' and could soon be used in hospitals worldwide.
With a patent pending, this invention isn’t just lab magic—it’s paving the way for smarter medical devices. 🏥 Who knew closed eyes could tell such vivid stories?
