5-SENSE Score Helps Assess Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Outcomes
This study looked at the effectiveness of a tool called the 5-SENSE score in helping doctors understand epilepsy in children and young adults.
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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Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics | Status Epilepticus
Understanding YWHAG-Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder in Children
This study looked at children with a specific genetic condition called YWHAG-associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder (YWHAG-NDD), which can cause seizures and developmental delays.
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Left Hippocampus Key to Verbal Memory in Epilepsy
This study looked at how different parts of the brain affect verbal memory in people with temporal lobe epilepsy who have a condition called hippocampal sclerosis.
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Understanding Tau’s Role in Epilepsy and Cognitive Decline
Researchers studied the relationship between tau protein changes and epilepsy, particularly in adults over 55 years old.
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Predicting Recovery After Cardiac Arrest Using EEG Patterns
This study focuses on understanding how certain brain activity patterns, seen in electroencephalograms (EEGs), can help predict the recovery of people who survive cardiac arrest.
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New Framework Improves Holistic Care for Epilepsy Patients
Researchers studied a new way to manage epilepsy by combining different types of information and expertise.
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Glymphatic Function May Predict Seizure Treatment Success
Researchers studied 155 patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy to see if a specific brain imaging method could help predict how well they would respond to a medication called lacosamide (LCM).
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Pediatrics
Understanding Brain Connectivity in Epilepsy Surgery
Researchers studied how different parts of the brain communicate in patients with epilepsy, focusing on the areas where seizures start, known as the seizure onset zone (SOZ).
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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | Epilepsy Research Summaries | Genetics | Imaging & EEG | New Studies | Status Epilepticus
New-Onset Seizures Linked to COVID-19 Show Good Prognosis
This study looked at patients who started having seizures for the first time during a COVID-19 infection.
