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Social Isolation May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk in Older Adults
by Amelia Garrison
Social isolation, characterized as infrequent interaction with others, may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack in older adults. Neurointerventional surgeon Sandra Narayanan of the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center, explained.
Improving Stroke Diagnosis: PNI Stroke Team Presents Life-Saving Research
by Guest Author
Director of the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center, Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD, presented how AI-based gaze deviation detection could aid LVO diagnosis in NCCT at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th annual meeting in Toronto, 2022.
Neurology and Neurosurgery High Level Performance Recognized at Providence Hospitals
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute teams in Neurology and Neurosurgery contribute to High Performing Hospitals in US News & World Report rankings.
Stroke Survivor Leads Stroke Support Groups
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center 's patient support group leader Dana Rivera celebrates her 13th year post-stroke and talks about her journey from devastation to success.
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Explained by Dr. Amit Kochhar
by PNI Experts
Pacific Neuroscience Institute's facial nerve expert, Dr. Amit Kochhar, Director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Program, explains how Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - a rare virus also known to cause chickenpox and shingles - recently led to the 28-year-old pop star Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis.
VR Games Could Offer Hope for Delaying Dementia
by Guest Author
Virtual reality games that combine physical activity and brain-training may help slow cognitive decline in older adults, research at Pacific Neuroscience Institute suggests.
A Center of Excellence Approach to Diagnosing Pituitary Disease
by Amelia Garrison
Diagnosing a pituitary disease is complex. At PNI, experts work together to provide an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Celebrating EMS Week
by Guest Author
Pacific Neuroscience Institute celebrated EMS week with events and training on advanced stroke knowledge and lifesaving care.
How does hearing loss impact quality of life?
by PNI Experts
Hearing loss is highly associated with increased rates of depression, feelings of isolation, cognitive decline, and dementia.
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Bramen’s Innovations in Science & Technology
by Amelia Garrison
Jennifer Bramen, PhD, is dedicated to improving the lives of patients through patient-centered technology at Pacific Brain Health Center.
Last updated: May 11th, 2022