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September 19, 2023

Pacific Neuroscience Institute Leading Neuroscience Activities Across the Nation

by Garni Barkhoudarian

Faculty members from Pacific Neuroscience Institute® Medical Group and PNI Foundation had a strong showing at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Annual meeting in Washington D.C.  September 9-13, 2023.

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July 25, 2023

Decoding Brain Fog: Origins, Neurological Mechanisms, and Recovery  

by Brianna Rauchman

Brain fog can disrupt memory, focus, and overall well-being. Discover its diverse origins and how it affects neurological mechanisms. Plus, learn effective coping strategies to regain mental clarity and improve cognitive health.

Move More Month 6 Exercise TIps to Improve Health
March 31, 2023

6 Exercise Tips for Move More Month

by Amelia Garrison

Being active is a great way to maintain our physical and mental health, but did you know that exercise can also improve neurodegenerative diseases and promote overall brain health? Discover tips for incorporating physical activity into your daily routine with experts from Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) for Move More Month in April.

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March 1, 2023

A Month for Essential Tremor

by Melita Petrossian

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder affecting more than an estimated 7 million Americans. Find out more this March, essential tremor month.

37. Treating Essential Tremor, a Little-Known but Prevalent Disease
February 15, 2023

Treating Essential Tremor, a Little-Known but Prevalent Disease | Dr. Melita Petrossian

by Anthony Effinger

Dr. Melita Petrossian is a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. When most people hear that term, they think of Parkinson’s disease. But Dr. Petrossian sees a number of patients with what’s known as essential tremor, a condition that’s often mistaken for Parkinson’s.

January 1, 2023

PNI Founders’ Message 2023

by Daniel F. Kelly

At Pacific Neuroscience Institute® (PNI) we achieved many milestones in 2022 and continue to make positive impacts in neuroscience clinical care, research, and education.

October 27, 2022

25 Questions About Deep Brain Stimulation (Part 3/3)

by PNI Experts

Discover the most commonly asked questions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), a medical device and clinical therapy offered at PNI South Bay and Santa Monica, California.

October 26, 2022

What Can I Expect With Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery? (Part 2/3)

by PNI Experts

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy.

October 25, 2022

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation? (Part 1/3)

by PNI Experts

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy.

October 4, 2022

Raising Dystonia Awareness at the Los Angeles Zoo

by Amelia Garrison

Movement Disorders specialist, Natalie Diaz, MD, opened the Los Angeles Dystonia Zoo Day on October 1st, 2022 to promote awareness of dystonia and connect the dystonia community through the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF).

Last updated: October 24th, 2022