AI System 'EpiScreen' Shows Promise in Distinguishing Epilepsy from Functional Seizures

A recent study published in *npj Digital Medicine* describes the development and validation of 'EpiScreen,' an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to differentiate epilepsy from psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) using clinical notes from electronic health records. In a retrospective study, EpiScreen, when combined with clinician judgment, significantly improved diagnostic accuracy for neurology residents and attendings, suggesting its potential to support clinical decision-making.