To confirm a diagnosis of epilepsy, a neurologist needs to record the overall electrical activity in Hillary's brain. What would be the best way for the neurologist to obtain this information?

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An electroencephalograph (EEG) is the best way to record the electrical activity in the brain, which is necessary in diagnosing epilepsy. MRI and CT scans provide images of the brain, but do not record electrical activity. TMS is a technique used to stimulate certain areas of the brain, but is not used to diagnose epilepsy.

To Confirm a Diagnosis of Epilepsy, a Neurologist Needs to Record