North-West University
Overview of innovation

We have developed a method to clinically measure and predict chronic stress and stroke risk by interpreting three blood test results and a blood pressure reading in a specific relation to one another.

Applications / Relevant Industries

A timeous, accurate prediction of stress and stroke risk benefits various stakeholders:

  • Patients can undergo preventative treatment;
  • Risk prediction at preoperative stage can save lives;
  • Health insurers and medical aids can save significant costs in the long run by alerting members and encouraging preventative treatment and behavioural changes.
  • Life and disability insurers can more accurately determine the true health risks of a policy holder, calculate premiums more accurately and encourage preventative treatment and behavioural changes to delay or avoid payment triggers; and
  • Public health systems can save significant costs by testing and activating preventative treatment.
Type of Intellectual Property protection
Patent
Innovation Opportunity Type
Licensing
Partnership
Industry
Human health and social work activities
Technology Readiness Level
TRL 7 – Refined prototype created
Brochures, business plans, prospectus or other documents
Website link
https://services.nwu.ac.za/technology-transfer-and-innovation-support/innovations