In this post, Loretta provides insights into the setup process for outpatient EEG tests, emphasizing the importance of patient communication, identifying seizure triggers, assessing photosensitivity, and considering various factors influencing EEG findings, ultimately highlighting the complexities surrounding the diagnosis and management of epilepsy.
Read MoreIn the blog post for October, Ranitha recounts her experience of working as a neurophysiology scientist from an expat’s perspective, and the challenges she has to navigate through in her daily work life.
Read MoreIn this month’s blog post, Kim from the Royal Hobart Hospital describes the rollercoaster-like journey of a patient with Rasmussen’s Encephalitis.
Read MoreThis month, Kaelasha recounts the case of a patient with Reading Epilepsy, to explore some of the mechanisms of Reflex Seizures.
Read MoreIn this blog post, Isabella explores the tug-of-war relationship between anaesthetics and neurophysiology. She uses a case study to highlight the delicate balance between the use of volatile agents and the resulting neurophysiological signals.
Read MoreIn our first blog post for the year, Madeline writes about how diagnosing a patient with Epilepsy is not always straight forward and that sometimes we also need to consider PNES.
Read MoreThis November, Hari writes about using ultrasound to help diagnose those with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Read MoreErica write about her travels as a Neurophysiology Scientist and how she has come to be in the research field in Montreal.
Read MoreThomas discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both in-house and private IONM services.
Read MoreNeerrajah talks about the COVID-19 vaccinations effect on those with Dravet Syndrome
Read MoreIn July’s blog post, Ryan explores how not only could Broca’s area be resected without deficit, but how we could potentially relocate this vital language area using neuromodulation therapy.
Read MoreIn this blog post, Mansi talks about what it was like stepping into the VEM unit as a junior scientists. She includes some tips and tricks for other junior scientists.
Read MoreIn this months blog post, Bree discusses the idea of how scientific findings can be taken out of context by the media - making us question what are the facts.
Read MoreJared presents on Sturge Webber Syndrome and how if treated early, can help prevent ongoing complications such as epilepsy
Read MoreMegan describes the difficulties of testing paediatric patients. She gives us some tips and tricks for those who are new to the field.
Read MoreNatasha describes how COVID has impacted our ability to alter climate change
Read MoreGeorgia presents on the the difference between full field and half field VEPs and how we can be helping our provide better care to our patients.
Read MoreIn this November blog post, Miranda gives us a small glimpse into our next NSSA meetings topic - triaging EEG and how we can better care not only for our patients, but our staff too.
Read MoreIn this blog post, Maggie discusses how to notice symptoms of burnout and the ways we can counteract it.
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