Next up in our EEG in Epilepsy Series: Landau-Kleffner Syndrome - also know as LKS. Landau-Kleffner is a rare age-related epileptic...

Pediatric patients, as one would expect, take more time and definitely more patience; however, the importance of a quality recording remains the same and keeping that as our goal will help.

A major role of our immune system is to recognize and eliminate infections. But sometimes parts of the immune system may instead react with our own body to cause autoimmune diseases.  When this reaction is against proteins of the limbic areas of the brain, this is called ‘autoimmune limbic encephalitis’.

In today's Record Review we are going to cover Polymicrogyria, a common malformation of cortical development. Let's go through it together.

Did you know that even with advanced tools like EEG monitoring, it can still be difficult to distinguish between frontal lobe seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)? While both conditions can present with dramatic symptoms, their origins—and therefore their treatments—are quite different.

Epilepsy is a common condition found in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with approximately 1/3rd of patient’s with autism also having seizures.   This relationship is complex, and the exact reason for the increased risk of seizures in individuals with autism is still being evaluated. 

When working in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, one of the first things we would try in bringing on a seizure is to sleep deprive the patient. The importance of sleep in people with epilepsy is so crucial.

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...

INTEGRIS NEURO - DUO HD CONVERSION KIT Key Features Transforms your Natus Trex Monitoring system into a completely portable Video...

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...