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November 15, 2022

Charles’ Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation

When medical treatment failed, a patient with Parkinson's disease turned to deep brain stimulation surgery which changed his life. Read more…
October 27, 2022

25 Questions About Deep Brain Stimulation (Part 3/3)

Discover the most commonly asked questions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), a medical device and clinical therapy offered at PNI.
October 26, 2022

What Can I Expect With Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery? (Part 2/3)

Learn about the benefits and potential risks of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders. Discover what you can expect du…
October 25, 2022

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation? (Part 1/3)

Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy. Learn more about …
January 7, 2021

Innovative Deep Brain Stimulation device reads brain signals, allowing for individualized treatment for Parkinson’s patients

PNI is the first provider in the Providence health system to treat a patient with an innovative surgically implanted Deep Brain Stimulation …
December 31, 2018

Promising results seen from deep brain stimulation in combat Veteran with treatment-resistant PTSD

Learn about the promising results from deep brain stimulation for a Gulf War combat Veteran with treatment-resistant PTSD, improving his qua…
January 21, 2018

VA Greater Los Angeles Successfully Implants Device To Detect Seizures

Doctors at VA West Los Angeles Epilepsy Center of Excellence successfully completed a surgery that involved implanting a device to detect an…
June 16, 2017

What is Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery and How Can It Help?

Learn more about the deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgical procedure PNI offers to treat people with symptoms associated with various moveme…
January 10, 2017

4 Factors for Successful Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve the quality of life of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia…
January 11, 2016

The Evolution of Awake Brain Surgery

Over the years we have seen the successful use of awake craniotomy surgery increase due to medical advances. Learn about the evolution of br…