EEG & rEEG

Electroencephalography (EEG) is the neurophysiological measurement of the electrical activity of the brain by recording from electrodes placed on the scalp. The resulting traces are known as an EEG and represent an electrical signal from a large number of neurons or "brainwaves". EEG is a standard procedure available in most hospitals and clinics around the world and is generally used to evaluate epileptic seizures. The EEG is a measure of brain function, or physiology, rather than a measure of brain structure, or anatomy, like the MRI scan.

Advancement in computer science and statistical modeling has greatly improved upon the traditional EEG allowing neuroscientists to categorize the digital signature of individual brainwaves in order to identify common patterns and deviations that can be linked to specific disorders. By using this Quantitative EEG (qEEG), treatment professionals have actual biological indicators to diagnose and treat behavioral and mental disorders. Relying on a patient’s symptoms can often lead to misdiagnosis and/or ineffective medications and treatments.

The emergence of the referenced electroencephalogram (rEEG) provides psychiatrists with a unique method of defining patients' medication needs.

Referenced-EEG ("rEEG") is a patented, proprietary technology that utilizes the EEG in conjunction with a database to identify abnormal patient physiology. Appropriate medications are then selected to normalize discovered abnormalities. Simply put, the patient’s brain shows the trained psychiatrist what medications will work best to treat the individual disorders.

With this invaluable tool, much of the guesswork for medication and dosage can be avoided. This means that the patient can be prescribed the correct treatment regimen rather than trying several different medications and dosages before the symptoms of the disorders are relieved.