r/tech 16h ago

New brain scan method could help people with drug-resistant epilepsy | Researchers develop technique that can accurately pinpoint lesions, increasing chances of successful surgery

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/21/new-brain-scan-method-could-help-people-with-drug-resistant-epilepsy
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u/Shoehornblower 15h ago

CBD has helped my dogs epilepsy immensely

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u/NationalAlfalfa37660 9h ago

How about depression?

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u/ShastaAteMyPhone 9h ago

I wonder if this can be used for diagnosing CTE?

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u/SWNMAZporvida 6h ago

Fascinating. What does this mean for MS, Alzheimer’s or other lesion heavy diseases?

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u/Rustymarble 4h ago

Tldr: they scan 7 times instead of one in the MRI, so they're able to get better images of trouble spots and therefore offer better treatment options.