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What does an eeg diagnose that an mri can't?
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Brain activity: Eeg measures brain electrical activity by using scalp electrodes. Eeg is more sensitive and gives a better global look at brain function. Typical MRI does not assess brain function. Functional MRI can indirectly measure brain activity also by measuring oxygen delivery to portions of the brain.
Answered 6/10/2014
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