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Trauma in the Brain: How PTSD Reshapes Neural Oscillation
Trauma leaves marks that are not always visible on imaging, lab tests, or clinical exams. But on EEG, the story can be different. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often described in psychological terms flashbacks, hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation. Yet beneath these symptoms lies a measurable shift in brain dynamics. Increasing evidence suggests that PTSD is not just a disorder of memory or emotion, but a disorder of neural oscillations and network connectivity.
BKT
6 days ago4 min read


Neurodegenerative Disease & EEG: Listening for the Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Neurodegenerative diseases rarely announce themselves loudly. Instead, they begin quietly—through subtle cognitive changes, mild motor shifts, or barely noticeable alterations in brain rhythms.
For EEG technologists, those changes are often visible long before they become clinically obvious.
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease have traditionally been diagnosed through clinical evaluation and imaging. However, EEG is emerging as a tool for early detection, monitoring
BKT
Apr 14 min read


Beyond the Seizure: Taking Deep Dives into Epilepsy Syndromes
Epilepsy is not a single story—it is a collection of many, each written by the brain. When people hear the word epilepsy, they often imagine one type of seizure: dramatic shaking, sudden collapse, and loss of control. In reality, epilepsy is a broad group of neurological disorders known as epilepsy syndromes, each with distinct seizure types, EEG patterns, triggers, and long-term considerations.
Jennifer Tran
Mar 253 min read


EEG Guided Anesthesia: The Push for More Precise Sedation Control
For decades, anesthesiology has relied on vital signs, reflexes, and clinical observation to estimate depth of anesthesia . Changes in heart rate, blood pressure, or movement have long guided intraoperative decisions. But these outward signs reflect indirect physiologic responses—not what is actually happening in the brain. Beneath the surface, cortical activity is far more complex. EEG-guided anesthesia provides a direct window into that complexity. By monitoring brain act
BKT
Mar 184 min read


Registry Goals: At Your Own Pace
If this is the year you plan to sit for a board certification exam—or if earning a second registry is your goal—the most important thing to remember is this: pace yourself.
Roya Tompkins
Mar 112 min read


Technical Tips & Tricks Series: EEG Test Preparation
Whether your patient is scheduled for a Routine EEG or a Long-Term Video EEG — Test prep prior to the procedure can drastically improve the outcome of the recording.
The data obtained is only as good as the quality of the lead placement.
Roya Tompkins
Mar 42 min read


How to Be Successful in Remote EEG Monitoring
Remote EEG monitoring has become a critical component of modern neurodiagnostics, allowing for continuous patient observation without constant bedside presence. While technology enables this model, success in remote monitoring depends on the technologist, not the software alone.
Excelling in this role requires more than technical knowledge. Vigilance, communication, time management, and a disciplined workflow are essential to protecting patient safety and delivering meaningf
Dani Harris
Feb 253 min read


Neurodiagnostic Training: Preparing Specialists for Neurological Care
Neurodiagnostic training prepares healthcare professionals to evaluate the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system. These specialists play a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of neurological conditions. As neurological care continues to grow in scope and complexity, high-quality training programs are essential to support diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
Dani Harris
Feb 182 min read


Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)
Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) is a neurological condition caused by changes in how brain networks function, rather than by structural damage or disease within the brain itself. Although imaging and diagnostic tests are often normal, the symptoms experienced by individuals with FND are very real and can significantly interfere with daily life.
Roya Tompkins
Feb 112 min read


EEG in Epilepsy: Ohtahara Syndrome (Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy)
This next post in our EEG in Epilepsy Series with a closer look at Ohtahara syndrome—also known as Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.
Roya Tompkins
Feb 42 min read


How Did I End Up Here? Michael Garcia, MBA, REEGT, CNIM
How did I get here… Well, probably like anyone else, this really didn’t feel like a straight path getting here. It probably never does! It was probably due to me just not knowing what I wanted to be when I “grew up”, but like others around my age, I really just fell into neuro-diagnostics. At 22, I was at the end of my collegiate life and realizing I needed to find a “real” job/career and really just needing something lined up when I graduated. I remember applying to almost
Mike Garcia
Jan 285 min read


My Journey as a Traveling Neuro Technician
"Being a traveling neurodiagnostic technician has been one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of my life. Every day, I get to merge my passion for neurology with my love of new experiences, helping patients while traveling to their homes or nursing facilities."
Jennifer Tran
Jan 213 min read


Record Review: Alobar Holoprosencephaly
Alobar Holoprosencephaly Review In today's Record Review video we are going to cover Alobar Holoprosencephaly, a complex malformation of cortical development. The blog information below reflects the information on this condition discussed in the video with resources cited below. We will discuss: What is holoprosencephaly? Classification of types What is alobar holoprosencephaly? Clinical features of alobar holoprosencephaly after birth What causes holoprosencephaly (HPE)? How

Jamie Thomsen
Jan 144 min read


The Brain’s Comedy Club: Delta, Theta, Alpha, Sigma and Beta Waves
The human brain is similar to the busiest nightclub in the world, and instead of DJs, it has brain waves spinning diverse tracks depending on what we’re doing.
Jennifer Tran
Jan 74 min read


Happy New Year From Integris Neuro
Happy New Year from Integris Neuro!

Cody Chesser
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Merry Christmas from Integris Neuro
Merry Christmas from Integris Neuro!

Cody Chesser
Dec 24, 20251 min read


Look To Your Mentors
Look to your mentors - If you don’t have one…you need one.
Roya Tompkins
Dec 17, 20251 min read


EEG in Epilepsy Series: Rett Syndrome
This rare, genetic neurological syndrome that primarily effects girls causes a progressive loss of motor skills, developmental delays, breathing difficulties and seizures.
What might we expect on the EEG?
Roya Tompkins
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Who We Are: Integris Neuro
Our blog focuses on education and being a resource for all things neurodiagnostic; We wanted to take a moment to share more about who we are
Roya Tompkins
Dec 3, 20251 min read


Happy Thanksgiving from Integris Neuro
Happy Thanksgiving from Integris Neuro!

Cody Chesser
Nov 26, 20251 min read
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