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Category: Neuro Conditions – Brain

December 22, 2025

Cushing’s Disease Caused by a Pituitary Tumor: Vanessa’s Story

Read a patient’s journey to diagnosis and recovery from Cushing’s disease caused by a pituitary tumor, treated by Dr. Daniel Kelly and t…
December 17, 2025

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Hydrocephalus: Fanny’s Story

Learn how Dr. Barkhoudarian and his team at PNI helped save the life of one patient after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent…
September 19, 2025

The PENS Trial: Breakthrough Evidence for Treating Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH)

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a treatable neurological condition caused by a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brai…
August 19, 2025

When A Pituitary Tumor Threatened Vision: A Patient’s Story of Successful Surgery

David M. was told his pituitary tumor was inoperable. Read his story of finding hope and successful pituitary tumor surgery at Pacific Neuro…
July 2, 2025

Endoscopic Pituitary Adenoma Surgery: Safety First

Patient safety comes first during endoscopic pituitary adenoma surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pituitary Disorders Center.
May 26, 2025

Pituitary Gland Disorders in Women

Learn about pituitary gland disorders in women, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Discover how these disorders affect women'…
May 1, 2025

Raising Stroke Awareness This May 2025

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Learn about stroke prevention, signs of stroke, and promoting timely treatment at Saint John's in Santa Monic…
February 3, 2025

When Chemoradiation Can’t Wait—Treating Glioblastoma in the Face of Disaster

A patient must receive essential treatment for a brain tumor, even during an evacuation warning for the raging Pacific Palisades fire in 202…
September 9, 2024

Brain Cancer Causes and Risk Factors: Why did I get a Brain Tumor?

There are no direct predictive brain cancer causes or risk factors linked to brain cancer. Seeking top neurosurgeons and expert neuro-oncolo…
August 30, 2024

Pituitary Function: The Resilient Pituitary Gland

The pituitary is the master gland controlling hormone levels. Learn what happens when the pituitary gland has to be incised during surgery.|…