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The Brain Wellness & Lifestyle Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute emphasizes six core areas known as the Vital 6. Our...

Dr. Jennifer Bramen unpacks her latest findings, highlighting the benefits of reducing carbs for Alzheimer's patients

Santa Monica, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2023) – A fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an  international study  that included a team of clinical researchers from Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health Center, located at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. 

Introducing AD-NeuroScore, an innovative approach to early Alzheimer’s disease detection and tracking. Developed by Jennifer Bramen, PhD, at Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation, this novel solution uses advanced MRI technology and a unique algorithm to simplify and improve Alzheimer’s-specific neurodegeneration assessment. 

An international study reveals a link between abdominal body fat and brain atrophy, potentially leading to dementia. Explore the groundbreaking findings from Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Brain Health Center, shedding light on how abdominal fat affects brain health and Alzheimer's risk. Learn how this research can influence early intervention and healthier lifestyles to mitigate dementia risks.

Results from a clinical research study co-authored by physicians and scientists at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute ® (PNI) at Providence Saint John’s Health Center indicate a correlation between two modifiable risk factors – muscular strength and mobility – and brain atrophy among persons with Alzheimer’s disease.

Board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon Garni Barhoudarian, MD, opened the American Brain Tumor Association's BT5K walk and run event in Los Angeles on November 5th, 2022. The annual event promotes brain tumor awareness and support for patients and their families.

Director of the Pacific Stroke and Neurovascular Center, Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD, presented how AI-based gaze deviation detection could aid LVO diagnosis in NCCT at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 19th annual meeting in Toronto, 2022.

A recent study conducted by researchers in China, Australia, and Germany, indicates that AI analysis of retinal photography may help medical professionals identify health complications before symptoms appear. The study coupled Deep Learning (DL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze images from the back surface of the eye, or fundus, which is comprised of neural tissue. The results have opened the door to the future of personalized (and preventative) medicine.

During COVID-19, Pacific Neuroscience Institute sets new standard of safe, efficient, high quality minimally invasive brain tumor surgery. Find out more.