Ethosuximide May Improve Seizures, EEG, And Behavior
This study looked at adding ethosuximide, a seizure medicine, to treatment for children with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy with spike-wave activation in sleep (D/EE-SWAS).
Imaging & EEG
This hub covers epilepsy EEG and MRI: how EEGs and brain imaging help doctors understand seizure patterns and possible causes. Clear explanations of common findings and what research suggests.
What you’ll find in this topic:
- Plain-language summaries of new epilepsy studies
- What the research means for real life
- Practical questions to ask your neurologist
- Related topics you can explore next
Imaging & EEG: What Families Usually Want to Know
- What an EEG can (and can’t) tell you
- Why EEGs can be “normal” even when seizures are real
- When MRI/other imaging matters (and what doctors look for)
- What “spikes,” “slowing,” and “epileptiform activity” mean
Common EEG & Imaging Terms in Plain English
- EEG: Measures electrical activity from the scalp (not a brain “scan”)
- Epileptiform discharges: Patterns that suggest seizure risk
- Ictal: Refers to during a seizure
- Interictal: Refers to between seizures
- Focal vs. Generalized: Pertaining to one specific spot on or network on one side of the brain vs. both sides/networks
- MRI Lesion: A structural change that might be related (not always)
Imaging & EEG FAQ
Can you have epilepsy with a normal EEG?
Yes. EEGs are a snapshot. Some people need repeat EEGs, sleep-deprived EEGs, or long-term monitoring.
Does an abnormal EEG mean someone will definitely have seizures?
Not always. It raises suspicion and risk, but diagnosis still depends on the full story.
Why do doctors order an MRI?
To look for structural causes like scars, malformations, tumors, and stroke-related changes, which can guide treatment.
What is video EEG monitoring?
An inpatient or extended study that records EEG and video together to match symptoms to brain activity.
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Brain Electrodes May Temporarily Reduce Seizures
This study looked at whether putting in stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) depth electrodes might temporarily change how often seizures happen, even though the electrodes are used for testing rather than treatment.
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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics | Safety & First Aid
AI Tool Helps Detect Seizures Quickly And Accurately
This study developed and tested a computer model called EffiFormer to detect epileptic seizures from EEG recordings.
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Delaying Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation May Hurt Children’s Outcomes
Researchers looked at how long it took children with drug-resistant epilepsy to get a presurgical epilepsy evaluation after they were recognized as having drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
Seizure Prediction Shows Promise But Is Not Ready Yet
This paper is a review, not a new experiment.
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Surgery May Beat Medicines For Hard-To-Treat Childhood Epilepsy
This study did not follow real children in a trial.
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Epilepsy Screening Needed After Severe Malaria With Brain Symptoms
This study followed children in Zambia who had severe malaria with neurologic symptoms.
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Wearables Detect Most Convulsive Seizures But Miss Some Focal Ones
This paper reviewed and combined results from earlier studies on wearable devices that try to detect seizures.
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Earlier Surgery And Full Removal Improve Seizure Freedom
This study looked at long-term seizure outcomes after epilepsy surgery in children with drug-resistant epileptic spasms.
