Neuroimaging in adult epilepsy: an evaluation of fMRI, DTI, and MEG
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Abstract
[Epilepsy is one of the most common
neurological disorders affecting men and
women of all ages; the Center for Disease
Control reports that about 2.5 million
Americans suffer from the disease. In the
brain, different regions communicate with
each other by transmitting electrical signals,
but abnormal or excessive neuronal (and
thus, electrical) activity generates seizures
characterizing epilepsy. Seizures can
manifest themselves differently, sometimes
causing convulsions, sometimes altered
mental states. Though there are non-epileptic
seizures, for the purpose of this review the
term “seizure” will specifically refer to
epileptic seizures. In addition to seizures,
epileptics often show cognitive dysfunction,
behavioral impairments, and many
associated comorbid disorders. As such, it is
critical to understand the nature of the
disease.]