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New Program to Help Retired NFL Players: ‘The brain can only take so much’
by Guest Author
Retired NFL players can undergo initial cognitive screenings and have access to many other services offered at PNI.
What is an AVM?
by Benjamin Pulli
An AVM, or arteriovenous malformation, is a rare disease (approximately 1-5 out of 10,000 patients) of the blood vessels in the brain.
PNI Offers Cognitive Screening to Retired NFL Hall of Famers
by Guest Author
In partnership with the Hall of Fame, PNI located at Providence Saint John’s Health Center offers cognitive screening for retired pro football players.
Drinking Coffee and Tea May Lower the Risk of Stroke and Dementia
by Amelia Garrison
A growing body of research suggests that foods containing flavonoids, powerful antioxidant chemicals found in coffee and tea, provide numerous brain-boosting benefits.
January Is Thyroid Awareness Month
by Guest Author
Thyroid cancer is among the five most common carcinomas in adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 and 39. However, women are 5-8 times more likely than men to experience thyroid problems.
PNI Foundation Launches Hearing Aid Recycling Program
by Amelia Garrison
Obtaining a hearing aid that remedies an individual's unique ue hearing loss can make a significant impact on their quality of life. Now, qualifying individuals can receive hearing assistance and the care they need.
How Music Prevents Cognitive Decline
by Amelia Garrison
Listening to music that has the personal significance or meaning, such as the song played at the first dance at your wedding, deeply activates the brain and strengthens the area of the brain that degenerates with Alzheimer's disease.
What Your Vision Reveals About Your Health
by Amelia Garrison
An annual eye exam may reveal an underlying autoimmune disease or medical condition. Discover how taking charge of your health with a routine eye exam can identify diseases before it's too late.
The Role of Clinical Trials at PNI
by Amelia Garrison
Clinical trials are research studies that play a critical role in the advancement of clinical and medical knowledge about disease. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI), there are a number of upcoming and ongoing trials for patients with various neurological conditions.
Holiday Success and the Pituitary
by Guest Author
By Linda M. Rio, MA, LMFT For many in the Western world the “holidays” mean a time of gathering with family and friends, celebrating, eating, drinking, and, of course, the shopping. Those who relish every moment of Christmas, Chanukah or both may have a hard...
Last updated: May 3rd, 2022