PET

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Positron emission tomography. A diagnostic scan that uses a dose of radioactive glucose to measure metabolic activity in the body and brain.

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The study of how normal physiological processes are affected by disease.

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Pertaining to a sudden outburst, such as the sudden recurrence of symptoms or burst of epileptiform activity on the EEG.

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Pertains to the part of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, above the temporal lobes and in front of the occipital lobes. The main function is sensation, perception of where the body is.

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Also known as Trileptal. It is an antiepileptic drug used in the management of focal and generalised onset seizures.

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Pertains to the back of the head where the occipital lobe of the brain is located. The main function of the occipital lobe is vision.

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where there is no physical signs such as motion or movement

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See psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES).

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Seizures that occur during sleep.

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A sleep disorder occurring mainly in young children. They have episodes of screaming, intense fear and sometimes thrashing about or sleepwalking while still asleep.

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Chemicals produced by nerve cells, necessary for the transportation of electrical signals in the nervous system.

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A surgeon who operates on the nervous system – the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and nerves.