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Although classified as benign, craniopharyngiomas pose a great challenge. Find out why Dr. Harvey Cushing, father of modern neurosurgery, called these pituitary tumors "the most formidable of intracranial tumors."

For those living with multiple sclerosis, six lifestyle choices are key to brain health and living well.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles, leading to increased pressure that can damage brain tissues. Learn more.

With an increasing number of individuals surviving a cancer diagnosis, one of the most common concerns raised by cancer survivors is cognitive dysfunction, frequently referred to as “chemobrain”.

In the near future, many types of cancers will achieve the tentative status of “being cured”. Learn what this means for current brain cancer patients.

Hearing the words “you have a brain tumor” is one of the most difficult moments. Our hope is that these ideas from Pacific Neuroscience Institute can help you and your loved ones take the first steps forward after a diagnosis.

Read Pacific Neuroscience Institute's latest article about gravity-assisted brain surgery published in the December 2017 issue of Operative Neurosurgery. Cover artwork for the journal created by medical illustrator Josh Emerson.

In this interview by Pituitary Network Association, learn about endocrinologist, Dr. Noa Tal's holistic approach to treating pituitary disorders at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

Learn how keyhole and endoscopic surgery are used to remove pituitary and brain tumors with minimally invasive techniques for safer outcomes and faster recovery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month—a time to support, educate, and uplift those affected by brain tumors. Explore the resources we've curated for individuals living with a brain tumor, and their loved ones. You're also invited to join Pacific Neuroscience Institute for a celebratory walk on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.