Medical articles of Electroencephalography

12/11/2025
Dr Elisaveta Sokolov
Neurophysiologist
Seizures: How does an electroencephalography (EEG) test help?
Understanding what is happening in the brain during a seizure is crucial for diagnosis and treatment. One of the most important tools doctors use to investigate seizures is the electroencephalography (EEG) test.
21/10/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Encephalopathy: The diagnosis process
Encephalopathy refers to any disorder or disease that affects the brain’s function or structure. It is not a single condition, but rather a description of a state where the brain is not working as it should. The causes can range from infections and toxins to metabolic or structural problems. In this article, a consultant clinical neurophysiologist explores how encephalopathy is diagnosed, from recognising symptoms to the specialist tests used to identify the underlying cause.
12/08/2025
Written by Top Doctors
An expert’s guide to encephalitis
Encephalitis can present with serious symptoms, and require prompt assessment by a specialist to avoid long-term complications.
14/04/2025
Dr Salini Sumangala
Consultant neurologist
Improving quality of life for epilepsy patients via treatment and lifestyle changes
Epilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. While it can be challenging to live with, many people with epilepsy can manage their condition effectively and lead fulfilling lives. With the right combination of treatment, lifestyle adjustments and support, the impact of epilepsy can be significantly reduced.
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25/02/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Seizure? How can an electroencephalography test help
Seizures are episodes of convulsions or blankness that are often the sign of neurological dysfunction. In this article, a consultant clinical neurophysiologist explains how electroencephalography tests can uncover the cause of seizures.