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December 17, 2025

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Hydrocephalus: Fanny’s Story

Learn how Dr. Barkhoudarian and his team at PNI helped save the life of one patient after suffering a subarachnoid hemorrhage and subsequent…
September 10, 2025

A Patient’s Journey of Undiagnosed Hydrocephalus

Read one patient’s journey to a hydrocephalus diagnosis after years of misdiagnosis, and how ETV surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute…
September 10, 2025

Living With a Dystonia Head Tremor – A Patient’s Journey to Diagnosis

Read a patient’s journey with a dystonia head tremor, from years of misdiagnosis to relief with botulinum toxin treatment at Pacific Neuro…
August 19, 2025

When A Pituitary Tumor Threatened Vision: A Patient’s Story of Successful Surgery

David M. was told his pituitary tumor was inoperable. Read his story of finding hope and successful pituitary tumor surgery at Pacific Neuro…
August 14, 2025

From Facial Droop to Recovery: A Patient’s Journey to Hemifacial Spasm Treatment

For years a patient lived with hemifacial droop. Despite seeing a local neurologist, no clear diagnosis emerged. Learn what happened next.
October 7, 2024

Overcoming Trigeminal Neuralgia: Agnes’s Journey to Pain-Free Living

Follow Agnes's courageous battle with trigeminal neuralgia, from a simple toothache to a life-changing diagnosis.
May 2, 2024

Two Sisters, One Scary Diagnosis

Is brain tumor genetic? Neurosurgeon, Dr. Daniel Kelly treats siblings for the same condition: a benign brain tumor called a meningioma.
February 15, 2024

From a Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis to Law School: A Young Woman’s Courageous Battle

Janna was 21 when her college journey took an unexpected detour. After experiencing hearing loss, An MRI scan revealed a rare brain tumor.
December 14, 2023

A Second Chance at Life: Randy Overcomes Paralysis After Jet Ski Accident 

Randy's life transformed after a jet ski accident left him with complete paralysis from the neck down. Join him on his path to paralysis rec…
October 31, 2023

Baby Sienna Gains the Gift of Hearing After Cochlear Implant Surgery

Follow five-month-old Sienna's inspiring journey, from bilateral hearing loss to cochlear implant surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.