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June is Myasthenia Gravis awareness month. This rare, long-term condition results in approximately 36,000 to 60,000 cases in the United States. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a complex neuromuscular autoimmune disorder that causes weakness and fatigue in the voluntary muscles. Here, we aim to address the top questions surrounding Myasthenia Gravis.

Dr. Amit Kochhar performs an advanced type of facial nerve surgery that restores movement and function in patients with facial paralysis. Learn more.

Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin performs the first robotic + navigation-assisted spine surgery at Providence Little Company of Mary, Torrance, CA. Learn more.

June is Myasthenia Gravis awareness month. MG is a disorder of nerves and muscles that occurs when they don’t communicate well with each other. Learn more.

Neurologist and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Specialist Barbara Giesser, MD, of PNI's Pacific Brain Health Center, discusses how warmer climates can impact the symptoms of people living with MS.

Spine Neurosurgeon, Jian Guan, MD, discusses the signs, symptoms, and treatment for spine tumors at the Pacific Spine Health Center. Discover why the spine is the most common location for metastatic diseases, and how to protect your spine health after surgery.

For people with Multiple Sclerosis being physically active is one of the most beneficial adaptations to a lifestyle with MS.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute's facial nerve expert, Dr. Amit Kochhar, Director of the Facial Nerve Disorders Program, explains how Ramsay Hunt Syndrome - a rare virus also known to cause chickenpox and shingles - recently led to the 28-year-old pop star Justin Bieber’s facial paralysis. 

When Samantha was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 14 years ago, she knew nothing about the disease. Dr. Giesser's multifaceted approach, which includes individualized treatment plans and encourages patients to be active participants in their care, has helped Brown, now 49, manage her disease.

When Joe was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, he lost his ability to walk. After visiting several clinics with no luck, Joe discovered Dr. Jean-Philippe Langevin, who performed a lumbar microdiscectomy of the spine and restored his ability to walk.