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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
4 days ago4 min read
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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 284 min read
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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 216 min read
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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 144 min read
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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 73 min read
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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 93 min read
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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 24 min read
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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 261 min read
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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 122 min read
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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 52 min read
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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 262 min read
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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 52 min read
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10-20 Measurement System
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...
Roya Tompkins
Feb 42 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy: Rasmussen’s Syndrome
Also known as Rasmussen’s Encephalitis, this rare form of epilepsy is the possible result of an auto-immune reaction or an infection. ...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 292 min read
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Autoimmune Epilepsy
Our immune system protects the body from foreign substances or things that could harm us; but what about when our body starts to reactive...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 221 min read
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Medications 101
Effecting about 1 in 26 people in their lifetime, epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders . Treatment is essential,...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 152 min read
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The Pediatric EEG
“Children are not Small Adults.” This common saying is true in many ways and EEG is no exception. Those of us that have primarily worked...
Roya Tompkins
Jan 82 min read
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EEG in Epilepsy Series: Jeavon's Syndrome
This week's highlight is Epilepsy Eyelid Myoclonia (EEA) know as Jeavon’s Syndrome. Technologists may come across this rare and...
Roya Tompkins
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Reflecting on a Century
It’s been 100 years since Hans Berger, a German psychiatrist invented the Electroencephalogram! That's quite the milestone. Just some...
Roya Tompkins
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Technical Tips and Tricks: EEG in the critical care environment, how we can try to make it easier?
Our hope is that this Tips and Tricks Series helps you and your practice look for opportunities to not only expand your services but...
Dani Harris
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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