Electroencephalograms are the most common diagnostic test for epilepsy. During the test, you will have electrodes attached to your scalp -- either directly or with a cap. These electrodes will watch ...

Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent episodes of seizures. Most cases of epilepsy do not have a clear cause. The primary pathogenesis of many forms of epilepsy is an ...

When it comes to patients with epilepsy, quick and affordable access to high-quality electroencephalogram (EEG) testing is critical. Undiagnosed and untreated seizures put patients at risk and ...

A new clinical trial co-led by researchers at FutureNeuro and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is investigating how advanced brain monitoring could improve the diagnosis and management ...

A new automated computer algorithm for the diagnosis of epilepsy from electroencephalogram (EEG) readings ― developed by analyzing multiple expert opinions on thousands of such readings ― has shown ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Andrew N. Wilner, MD: Welcome to Medscape. I'm Dr Andrew Wilner, reporting virtually from the 2022 American Epilepsy Society meeting in Nashville, ...

Seizures during childhood fever are usually benign, but when prolonged, they can foreshadow an increased risk of epilepsy later in life. Now a new study suggests that brain imaging and recordings of ...

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a leading cause of premature death, affecting 1·00–1·14 per 1000 people with epilepsy annually.1 Identifying those at high risk or low risk of SUDEP is ...

Hypsarrhythmia is an abnormal pattern that appears on an EEG test. This pattern shows up as a specific and recognizable pattern of tall, wide waves on top of the background. Share on Pinterest Getty ...