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New Chordoma Clinical Trial at Pacific Brain Tumor Center
by Guest Author
The Pacific Brain Tumor Center is recruiting patients with a rare cancer of the skull and spine for a groundbreaking clinical trial. The Brain Tumor Center is affiliated with Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John’s Health Center. January 14, 2020, Santa Monica, CA – The approved...
Pacific Brain Health Center: Seeking A Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute brain health specialists are striving to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia. In the United States, about 5.5 million people are affected by Alzheimer's disease, and the worldwide prevalence is estimated to be as high as 24 million. Watch this video to find out about research and clinical trials at the Pacific Brain Health Center at PNI.
Important Lewy Body Dementia Clinical Trial
by Guest Author
Pacific Neuroscience Institute offers final enrollment into important clinical trial for patients with Lewy body dementia. Find out more about this study and eligibility criteria.
Clinical Trials Round Up: January 2020
by Mini Gill
Pacific Neuroscience Institute has a strong roster of clinical trials for a number of neurological conditions including brain tumor, Cushing's disease and Lewy bodies dementia. Find out more.
New Chordoma Clinical Trial at Pacific Brain Tumor Center
by Guest Author
The Pacific Brain Tumor Center is recruiting patients with chordoma, a rare cancer of the skull and spine for a groundbreaking clinical trial. The Brain Tumor Center is affiliated with Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John’s Health Center.
Clinical Trials Round Up: December 2019
by Mini Gill
Find out about Pacific Neuroscience Institute's leading edge clinical trials for Lewy Bodies dementia, Cushing's disease, Alzheimer's, brain tumor and more.
Pacific Brain Health Center: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Research
by Zara Jethani
At the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, our experts treat a wide range of neurocognitive conditions that affect the brain such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. As these are not curable at this time, clinical trials and research are necessary to develop new and more effective ways of halting and even reversing cognitive decline in these diseases. Find out more in this informative video.
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Santosh Kesari Awarded “The Duke” at 34th Annual Odyssey Ball
by Guest Author
The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary (JWCIA) honored neurologist and neuro-oncologist Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, with "The Duke" Special Service Award, and philanthropist and President of Premier Girls Fastpitch Dan Hay with the Generation of Hope Award, at La Odisea, the 34th Odyssey Ball on May 4, 2019. Read more.
Patient Story: Making an Impact in Glioblastoma Treatment
by Guest Author
The research arm at Pacific Neuroscience Institute confronts some of medicine’s biggest brain tumor challenges. Read this story about glioblastoma and the innovative clinical trial treatment a patient received.
Biopsy-Free Analysis of Brain Cancer
by Achal S. Achrol
A recently published paper by Pacific Neuroscience Institute researchers suggests a promising new approach for a biopsy-free method to identify primary brain tumor genetics for personalized treatment options.
Last updated: April 10th, 2019