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Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small metal discs called “electrodes,” which are attached to the scalp and connected by wires to a computer.

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Predictive medicine

Medicine that links medical knowledge with data to predict a patient’s potential health problems. Examples include artificial intelligence and genetics.