Natural Conversations Help Map Language Areas in the Brain
Researchers studied how to locate language areas in the brain using a new method called Behavior-iEEG-Spectral-Power correlation (BESPoC).
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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New Model Improves Epilepsy Diagnosis with Automated Detection
This study focused on developing and testing a new automated model called vEpiNetV2, designed to detect interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in patients with epilepsy.
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Positive Spike Waves Linked to Seizures and Developmental Delays
This study looked at the significance of positive spike wave (PSW) discharges in the brains of children aged 1 month to 19 years.
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Comorbidities | Devices & Neuromodulation | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Imaging & EEG | New Studies
New Network Improves EEG Seizure Detection Accuracy
Researchers studied a new method for recognizing seizures using electroencephalogram (EEG) data, which measures electrical activity in the brain.
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Genetic Risk Linked to Brain Changes in Children with Epilepsy
Researchers studied the relationship between genetic risk factors for a type of epilepsy called temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis (TLE-HS) and brain structure in healthy children.
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Understanding Insular Epilepsy and Its Seizure Signs
Researchers studied the differences in seizure characteristics between the anterior and posterior parts of the insula in people with insular epilepsy.
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Managing First Seizures in Pediatric Emergency Care
Researchers conducted a study to understand how children with neurological symptoms, particularly seizures, are treated in pediatric emergency departments at a hospital in France.
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Brain Imaging May Help Predict Seizure Control After Surgery
Researchers conducted a study to explore how brain perfusion imaging, a technique that measures blood flow in the brain, can help predict whether children with focal lesional epilepsy will be free from seizures after surgery.
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Personality Changes in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Linked to Brain Changes
Researchers studied how personality changes in people with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) might be linked to inflammation and brain imaging.
