Next up in our Back to Basics Series - Neurotransmitters What are they and how do they function? Why is this important to know when...

One of the most frightening experiences for any parent is witnessing their child unexpectedly suffer a seizure. In the United States,...

As EEG technologists, we know that our role goes far beyond simply recording brain activity. We are part of a critical process that helps...

My cousin’s child was diagnosed with epilepsy when he was five years old. This was one of the reasons, I got so interested in this field...

Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, and while many individuals achieve seizure control through medications, a significant...

EEG technologists are often called upon to assess patients experiencing various forms of seizure activity, including some rare and severe...

As EEG technologists, we know how complex and delicate brain activity can be, but what happens when the brain is exposed to extreme...

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a way to measure the brains activity by detecting the magnetic fields that are created when neurons...

Sara E. Davis, REEGT, CLTM What is the Hypothalamus? The hypothalamus is a small but crucial structure located near the center of the...

Valtoco super hero to the rescue! Drawing by Jamie Thomsen People with epilepsy often rely on anti-seizure medications (ASMs) to manage...

The neurodiagnostic field—particularly EEG (electroencephalography)—can make even the most seasoned professionals question their...

Since my first exposure to the Neurodiagnostic field over 25 years ago, it feels as though not much has changed. From major hospitals to...

What is behind the EEG?   We all know that the EEG is the electrical activity generated by the brain’s neurons. But really, what’s behind...

Patient pointing at eye. Eyes have 4 different cranial nerves associated, 2, 3, 4, and 6. What are the cranial nerves? Your cranial...

What does the National Institute of Health say? AED discontinuation may be considered in patients whose seizures have been completely...

At Integris Neuro we take pride in building our team with registered technologists. By sharing exam statistics our hope is to encourage...

In our continuing series of EEG in Epilepsy let’s move on to another rare neurological condition that we might also see in our labs....

How do you measure? As the saying goes - all roads lead to Rome! However you get there though - one thing is for sure: The end result...

Also known as Rasmussen’s Encephalitis, this rare form of epilepsy is the possible result of an auto-immune reaction or an infection. ...

Our immune system protects the body from foreign substances or things that could harm us; but what about when our body starts to reactive...