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Back to Basic Series: Neurotransmitters
Next up in our Back to Basics Series - Neurotransmitters What are they and how do they function? Why is this important to know when...
Roya Tompkins
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Working remote and working from home, Is there a difference?
I have been working from home for several years now. My company community is mainly remote workers. For the first few years, I would tell...
Dani Harris
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Genetic Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy: A Path to Personalized Care
One of the most frightening experiences for any parent is witnessing their child unexpectedly suffer a seizure. In the United States,...

Jamie Thomsen
Jun 18, 20252 min read


EEG Biomarkers: Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
As EEG technologists, we know that our role goes far beyond simply recording brain activity. We are part of a critical process that helps...
BKT
Jun 11, 20254 min read


Surgical Interventions for Medication-Resistant Epilepsy: Exploring the Options
Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, and while many individuals achieve seizure control through medications, a significant...
BKT
May 28, 20254 min read


FIRES: Understanding a Rare Seizure Disorder and the Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Treatment
EEG technologists are often called upon to assess patients experiencing various forms of seizure activity, including some rare and severe...
BKT
May 21, 20256 min read


EEG in Space: How Microgravity Affects Brain Activity
As EEG technologists, we know how complex and delicate brain activity can be, but what happens when the brain is exposed to extreme...
BKT
May 14, 20254 min read


MEG (not the shark)
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a way to measure the brains activity by detecting the magnetic fields that are created when neurons...
Betsy Rust
May 7, 20253 min read


Understanding Hypothalamic Hamartomas| Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sara E. Davis, REEGT, CLTM What is the Hypothalamus? The hypothalamus is a small but crucial structure located near the center of the...
Sara E. Davis
Apr 30, 20253 min read


How Did I End Up Here? Roya Tompkins, MS, REEG/EPT, RPSGT
'You can’t get to where you are going by standing where you are…' Have you seen the movie Sliding Doors? If not I highly recommend it....
Roya Tompkins
Apr 23, 20253 min read


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

Jamie Thomsen
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Dust Yourself Off and Try Again: Navigating Challenges in the Neurodiagnostic Field
The neurodiagnostic field—particularly EEG (electroencephalography)—can make even the most seasoned professionals question their...

Jamie Thomsen
Apr 9, 20253 min read


NuPrep and 10 20: From Creation to Your Hands
Since my first exposure to the Neurodiagnostic field over 25 years ago, it feels as though not much has changed. From major hospitals to...
Dani Harris
Apr 2, 20254 min read


DUO HD: Our Best Conversion Kit Yet!
INTEGRIS NEURO - DUO HD CONVERSION KIT Key Features Transforms your Natus Trex Monitoring system into a completely portable Video...
Steven Estes
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Back to Basics Series: Behind the EEG
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...
Roya Tompkins
Mar 19, 20252 min read


5 Qualities of a Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Of course a strong technical skill set is a given - so we are not counting that for 1 of the 5. But what else is needed? Patience Not...
Roya Tompkins
Mar 12, 20252 min read


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

Jamie Thomsen
Mar 5, 20252 min read


The Value of EEG Testing when Weaning Seizure Medications
What does the National Institute of Health say? AED discontinuation may be considered in patients whose seizures have been completely...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 26, 20252 min read


R.EEG T. Board Exam Resource
At Integris Neuro we take pride in building our team with registered technologists. By sharing exam statistics our hope is to encourage...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 12, 20252 min read


EEG in Epilepsy: Sturge Weber Syndrome
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....
Roya Tompkins
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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