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April 6, 2019

Dr. Walavan Sivakumar Voted In As Secretary of Young Neurosurgeons Committee

by Zara Jethani

Walavan Sivakumar, MD, has been elected as incoming secretary for the AANS Young Neurosurgeons Committee (YNC). That honor involves a two-year term as secretary followed by a two-year term as president. Find out more.

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April 4, 2019

Brain Matters: Brain Health Coaching For Your Best Brain Behavior

by Ryan Glatt

Brain health coaching can help keep the brain on track and help stave off cognitive decline that can come with aging. A multi-modal approach includes physical as well as mental fitness.

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April 1, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgery Fellow

by Mahyar Pakizegee

What is it like to be a brain surgeon? Take a look behind the scenes and follow a young doctor through his day as a neurosurgery fellow in a busy practice at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California.

Sharmyn McGraw at a Patient Support Group
March 28, 2019

The Pituitary Tumor That Changed A Life: Cushing’s Disease

by Guest Author

A former pituitary tumor patient joins forces with the Pacific Pituitary Disorders Center to bring awareness to Cushing's disease and other pituitary tumor-related syndromes. Read about Sharmyn McGraw's 7-year journey.

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March 26, 2019

Clinical Trials Round Up: March 2019

by Mini Gill

The Clinical Trials Team at Pacific Neuroscience Institute is pleased to announce a new clinical trial this month for post-stroke shoulder pain. Find out about this and more neurological trails.

March 19, 2019

Nanoparticles as a Next-Generation Drug Delivery In Cancer Treatment

by Guest Author

Nanotechnology is a compelling new drug delivery method in oncology where nanoparticles are engineered to target therapeutics to kill cancer. Find out more in Dr. Venkata Yenugonda's review article in the March 2019 issue International Journal of Nanomedicine.

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March 14, 2019

Dementia Deaths Have More Than Doubled—But How Exactly Can It Kill You?

by Guest Author

Dementia Deaths Have More Than Doubled—But How Exactly Can It Kill You? Doctors explain the deadly complications that can arise from this cluster of conditions.

Spine Care at Pacific Neuroscience Institute
March 12, 2019

Spine Care and Back Pain Relief at Pacific Neuroscience Institute

by Zara Jethani

The spine plays multiple essential roles in the body and anyone who has had a back issue can attest to how debilitating the pain can be. A new comprehensive specialty spinal care center opens with PNI-South Bay, at Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California.

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March 5, 2019

Brain Matters: Managing Neuromuscular Conditions

by William Buxton

Disorders of nerves and muscles can develop in the arms and legs over time resulting in more falls while walking and hand weakness. Sensation is diminished and physical, cognitive and emotional health often suffers. Find out more about neuromuscular disorders.

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February 28, 2019

Clinical Trials Round Up: February 2019

by PNI Experts

The neurosciences clinical trials team is pleased to announce two new clinical trials in Overactive bladder and Alzheimer's disease. Find out more.

Last updated: December 8th, 2022