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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.

July 19, 2023

Preventing Stroke and Getting the Best Treatment if One Occurs | Dr. Sandra Narayanan

by Anthony Effinger

In this episode of the Think Neuro Podcast, Dr. Sandra Narayan, a stroke specialist, discusses how a healthy lifestyle can help prevent strokes, the importance of recognizing stroke symptoms, and the role of artificial intelligence in stroke care.

July 5, 2023

PNI’s Partner Hospital Announces National Stroke Award 2023

by Brianna Rauchman

Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica and, a partner hospital of Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Stroke and Neurovascular Center, received one of the nation's highest awards for stroke care from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

May 18, 2023

Stroke Treatment & Prevention

by Jason Tarpley

Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD, Director of the Stroke and Neurovascular Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) explains how to identify and treat stroke, and reviews lifestyle changes you can make today to lower your risk of stroke today.

May is stroke awareness month
May 3, 2023

May Is National Stroke Awareness Month

by Jason Tarpley

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is preventable. Identifying risk factors that contribute can help reduce the likelihood of having a stroke. Read more.

September 26, 2022

What Is the Difference Between Ischemic stroke and Hemorrhagic Stroke?

by PNI Experts

Sandra Narayanan, MD, Vascular Neurologist and Neurointerventional Surgeon at the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, explains the difference between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

August 30, 2022

Social Isolation May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk in Older Adults

by Amelia Garrison

Social isolation, characterized as infrequent interaction with others, may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack in older adults. Neurointerventional surgeon Sandra Narayanan of the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center, explained.

August 16, 2022

Improving Stroke Diagnosis: PNI Stroke Team Presents Life-Saving Research

by Guest Author

Director of the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center, Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD, presented how AI-based gaze deviation detection could aid LVO diagnosis in NCCT at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th annual meeting in Toronto, 2022.

Stem cell therapy and brain health
August 1, 2022

Stem Cell Therapy and Brain Health: The Future Is Now

by PNI Experts

Clinical trials using stem cells have shown promising early results as cellular therapies in regenerative medicine, as well as in potential anti-cancer applications. Read more about Dr. Achal Singh Achrol's neurosurgery clinical trials program and this leading-edge technology.

220726 USNWR award
July 27, 2022

Neurology and Neurosurgery High Level Performance Recognized at Providence Hospitals

by Zara Jethani

Pacific Neuroscience Institute teams in Neurology and Neurosurgery contribute to High Performing Hospitals in US News & World Report rankings.

Last updated: August 17th, 2022