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PATIENT STORY: A Moyamoya Experience
by Zara Jethani
Moyamoya disease is a rare neurovascular condition caused by progressive blockage of major blood vessels supplying the brain. Read Joanna's success story.
Life After Cushing’s Disease
by Sharmyn McGraw
My Life Is Up To Me The experts say that 80 percent of any kind of success starts with personal participation. Therefore, all of you reading the Pituitary Network Association’s Newsletter are 80 percent better off in the game of life for your simplest of...
Clinical Trials Round-Up: February 2017
by Zara Jethani
Our clinical trials roster includes a NASA-affiliated study to help astronauts stay healthy during longer space travel. Read more for eligibility criteria for all our trials.
PNI Releases “Join Us!” Video
by Daniel F. Kelly
Pacific Neuroscience Institute clinical experts & researchers use advanced treatments for brain & neurological disorders. Watch our video & learn more!
NASA & Neuroscientists Prepare to Visit Mars
by Marlon Saria
Increased eye and brain pressure pose serious health risks to astronauts on long missions to Mars and beyond. Read how our neuroscientists are helping NASA.
The Journey Toward Curing Neurological Disorders
by Daniel F. Kelly
Read about Pacific Neuroscience Institute's journey towards the comprehensive treatment and care for patients suffering from various neurological disorders.
4 Factors for Successful Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders
by Jean-Philippe Langevin
Getting the Best Results from Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery can improve the quality of life of patients suffering from various movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia. Undergoing surgery is an important and personal decision in the patient’s...
Clinical Trials Round-Up: January 2017
by Zara Jethani
We have added a new clinical trial and a dose expansion cohort to our roster of brain tumor clinical trials at the Pacific Neuroscience Research Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. TRIALS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT: New Trial Triphase MRZ-112 (NCT02903069): Study of Marizomib With Temozolomide and Radiotherapy in Patients...
Precision Medicine Turns a Corner
by Zara Jethani
For many decades, cancers have been described—and even treated—according to the type of organ from which the cancer arises, such as lung, breast or brain. But increasingly doctors are looking at genetic information to determine how to best treat their patients and increase the chances...
Last updated: November 13th, 2019