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Lightning Fast COVID-19 Response at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
by Zara Jethani
An antiviral and an anti-inflammatory therapy against COVID-19, and convalescent plasma are currently in clinical trials at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Trial: Urgent Call For Blood Plasma Donations
by Zara Jethani
A new trial treatment using blood plasma donations from people who have fully recovered from COVID-19 infection may be helpful in treating other patients with COVID-19.
First COVID-19 Patient Treated Under Emergency Use IND At Providence Saint John’s Health Center
by Guest Author
First COVID-19 Patient Treated Under Emergency Use IND At Providence Saint John’s Health Center Using Stemedica Ischemia-Tolerant Allogeneic Mesenchymal Bone Marrow Cells Published: Apr 20, 2020 Originally published: https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/first-covid-19-patient-treated-under-emergency-use-ind-at-providence-saint-john-s-health-center-using-stemedica-ischemia-tolerant-allogeneic-mesenchymal-bone-marrow-cells/ SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A single patient, emergency Investigational New Drug (IND) use was...
Multiple Sclerosis and at Home Exercise Tips
by Barbara Giesser
Dr. Giesser, a neurologist, specializing in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Ryan Glatt, Psychometrist & Brain Health Coach at the Pacific Brain Health Center put together these friendly at-home exercise tips. The article, published in Brain & Life provides 7 tips and plenty of online resources...
Business Minds Meet Medicine Minds in Annual YPO Event
by Zara Jethani
In February 2020, founder and CEO of Ring, Jamie Siminoff, invited Dr. Santosh Kesari, to speak to top business influencers at a YPO event held in Los Angeles to discuss modern advances in medicine including early detection and prevention of cancer and other neurological diseases, precision medicine,...
Think Neuro Podcast: A Tiny Tunnel to the Brain & Pituitary: Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery and The Origins of our Institute
by Anthony Effinger
In this podcast, Dr. Kelly talks about how he was drawn to neurosurgery, his fascination with the pituitary gland, the nuances of minimally invasive pituitary and brain tumor surgery, as well as a brief history of PNI, its focus on innovation and clinical trials and its 8 centers of excellence.
Announcing the New Think Neuro Podcast
by Zara Jethani
We’re excited to introduce the new Think Neuro podcast from Pacific Neuroscience Institute! The podcast takes you on a journey into the mind and into the clinic, operating room and laboratory with doctors and surgeons who are tackling the most challenging brain diseases and disorders.
Staying healthy for your body and mind at the time of COVID-19 and beyond
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Looking after yourself at this time is very important. Needless to say, we are all under a tremendous amount of stress which releases the stress hormone cortisol into our brains. This can dampen our immune systems making us more susceptible to sickness. Incorporating some of...
3 Things to Know About Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19
by Barbara Giesser
For anyone with a chronic medical condition, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic can raise particular concerns. Here are some frequently asked questions from people with Multiple Sclerosis. 1. What’s the relationship between MS and COVID-19? Having Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in and of itself does not confer a greater...
Managing Stress, Isolation, and Risk of Drug or Alcohol Relapse During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Keith Heinzerling
The affects of social distancing are a serious concern. Those who suffer from drug or alcohol problems are not only at risk of exposure, but may also be at risk of a relapse. How can stress and isolation during COVID-19 result in a relapse? The...
Last updated: November 19th, 2021