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Unfortunately there is no clear answer to why people develop brain tumors. At this time, seeking out top neurosurgeons and high quality neuro-oncological care is the only way we have of dealing of brain tumors. Looking at risk factors can give us some insight but nothing definitive.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles, leading to increased pressure that can damage brain tissues. Learn more.

Sleep disruption can lead to fatigue, irritability, lack of focus, depression, and overall quality of life issues. Do you have sleep apnea?

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

Remember Dug the Dog from the movie Up and his distracted random outcries of "Squirrel!" ? In a world filled with distractions, it is easy to feel scattered. Dr. Karen Miller explains how savoring the present can help. Learn more.

This episode of the ThinkNeuro Podcast features Dr. Jennifer Bramen, a neuroscientist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, as she explores the powerful connection between gut microbes and brain health. Discover how the gut’s nervous system and its bacteria impact our mood and stress levels, and learn practical tips on how to support a healthy gut-brain connection through mindful eating. Tune in to hear Dr. Bramen's insights and research on this fascinating topic.

Did you know that a decline in your hearing affects more than just your ability to access sound? Left untreated, it can lead to profound consequences such as social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline, as the brain's auditory processing regions become underutilized. Learn more.

Celebrating 35 years in practice, Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS has a knack for making people feel at ease right away. His easy-going manner and friendly disposition belie his considerable and formidable surgical skills, experience and expertise. Learn more.

Named among the nation’s top 50 neurology and neurosurgery centers, Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI)'s pituitary experts are at the forefront of research in the advancement of treatment and follow-up care for pituitary diseases. Daniel F. Kelly, MD, MD, Co-Founder of PNI and recipient of the Southern California Super Doctors Distinction for 15 years, discusses innovations in pituitary and brain tumor treatment.

For the first time in human history, the world will be inhabited by more people over the age of 65 than under 18. What does this Great Age Wave mean and what are the implications? Find out more.