Beste Pacific Neuroscience Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Think Neuro Mini: The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Melita Petrossian 3:19

13h ago3:19

3:19

You're probably hearing a lot more about the "human microbiome" these days. It's the collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that lives alongside us, inside and out. Some of these organisms are beneficial, and some are harmful. There is growing evidence that bad actors in our digestive tract may produce toxins that travel along the vagus nerve t…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Palliative Care? with Dr. Akanksha Sharma 1:40

8d ago1:40

1:40

Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist at the Pacific Brain Tumor Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. To provide extra resources to brain cancer patients suffering from brain tumors such as glioblastoma and their care partners. Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative m…

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60. What Personalized Medicine Really Is | Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD - Guest Podcast 27:47

15d ago27:47

27:47

Listen in as Dr. Santosh Kesari joins the Your Healthy Dose podcast with Kym Douglas. We’re at the dawn of a new era in medical care, where the ability to predict, detect, and treat disease will be based on each individual’s genetics and the interaction of the genome with many lifestyle, environmental, and other factors. Join us for “Personalized M…

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Think Neuro Mini: The Impact of Stress on Memory with Dr. Shannel Elhelou 2:17

21d ago2:17

2:17

Stress can significantly impact the brain and body. Cortisol production in the brain increases. It is a stress hormone regulated by the hypothalamus which is responsible for our fight or flight response. This is your brain's response to danger. Chronic stress can lead to structural changes in the hippocampus, which is also our memory center. So tho…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Bell's Palsy? with Dr. Amit Kochhar 1:46

29d ago1:46

1:46

Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of the face. The facial nerves control muscle activity so when damaged it can cause the face to droop. Fortunately, for the majority of patients, normal to near-normal facial nerve function can be restored within 1-2 months with medications alone, especially in those who can still p…

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Think Neuro Mini: Retinal Changes In The Eye As An Indicator of Cognitive Decline with Dr. Michelle Holmes 3:03

1M ago3:03

3:03

Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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59. Plastic Surgery for the Vocal Cords │Dr. Omid B. Mehdizadeh 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

Strange though it may seem, our vocal cords are among our most vital organs. Not only do they allow us to communicate, but they make it possible to swallow without letting food or fluids into our lungs, a dangerous phenomenon that can cause pneumonia. It’s a complex action, requiring the work of 48 different muscles. Dr. Omid Mehdizadeh is an otola…

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Think Neuro Mini: Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus with Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian 3:49

2M ago3:49

3:49

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus is one of a few reversible causes of dementia. Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, director of the Pacific Adult Hydrocephalus Center, briefly describes the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition.Von Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cervical Dystonia? with Dr. Natalie Diaz 3:09

2M ago3:09

3:09

Cervical dystonia (sometimes called neck dystonia) is the abnormal position of the muscles of the neck, causing a twisted, turned, flexed or extended neck position. Abnormal signals coming from the deep parts of the brain cause this condition and therefore it is not muscular in nature and will not resolve with muscle massage or stretching. The main…

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Think Neuro Mini: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Juliana Hudson, LCSW 6:06

2M ago6:06

6:06

The Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program is dedicated to the development of psychedelic-assisted therapies and the scientific exploration of how altered states of consciousness can be harnessed to change behavior and improve brain health and quality of life. Behavioral health issues are a leading cause of disability and they …

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58. Deep Research Into the Gut Microbes That Keep Us Happy | Jennifer Bramen, PhD 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

One thing that makes Pacific Neuroscience Institute an institute is research, and Jennifer Bramen spends all of her time doing just that. Dr. Bramen earned her PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. These days, she is particularly interested in the “gut biome”: all the organisms that live in our digestive system. Strange though it may seem, those bacteria …

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Think Neuro Mini: All About Acoustic Neuroma with Dr. Courtney Voelker 3:38

3M ago3:38

3:38

Dr. Courtney Voelker explains about acoustic neuroma, a benign tumor that affects the nerve for hearing and balance. Find out about signs and symptoms, and the three treatment options that are available.Von Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Cushing's Disease? with Dr. Daniel Kelly 3:10

3M ago3:10

3:10

Cushing's disease is a pituitary adenoma that causes the production of too much adrenocorticotropic hormone resulting in excess cortisol levels in the body. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, founder & director of Pacific Neuroscience Institute and one of the most experienced pituitary neurosurgeons in the world talk about Cushing's disease symptoms, …

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Think Neuro Mini: Understanding Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jennifer Bramen 2:40

3M ago2:40

2:40

It’s important to understand the connection between carbohydrates and Alzheimer's disease. Brain cells depend on insulin to use glucose effectively. When insulin resistance sets in, as it often does with older age and AD, it can lead to cognitive decline. Both AD and type 2 diabetes share common mechanisms, including impaired insulin signaling. Low…

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Choosing Your MS Disease-Modifying Therapy with Dr. Barbara Giesser 14:57

3M ago14:57

14:57

From Episode 350 of the RealTalkMS podcast with John Strum from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 2024 There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS today. Some are considered high-efficacy, some are considered moderately effective, and each has its own risk profile and side effects to consider. So, how do you …

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57. Dual Tasking to Keep Your Brain (and Body) Fit as You Age | Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 42:25

4M ago42:25

42:25

Ryan Glatt is a certified personal trainer, a national board-certified health and wellness coach, and director of FItBrain at PNI. He’s also a big believer in the idea that just getting on a treadmill isn’t enough to keep our brains and bodies in top condition as we age. We must “dual task,” Glatt says. That means finding activities that challenge …

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Think Neuro Mini: The Cancer Moonshot with Dr. Santosh Kesari 4:01

4M ago4:01

4:01

For malignant brain cancers, such as glioblastoma, treatment options have not significantly improved. The current standard of care involves surgery followed by radiation or chemotherapy. Dr. Kesari and his team are exploring a new approach. The PNI (Precision Immunotherapy in the Neoadjuvant setting) method uses targeted treatments based on the pat…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Santosh Kesari 2:48

4M ago2:48

2:48

Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, is a world-renowned neuro-oncologist at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. He treats patients with brain tumors including glioblastoma, glioma, meningioma, metastatic brain tumors, chordoma, and many more difficult brain cancers. He believes that in order to cure patients with brain tumors we first need to …

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Think Neuro Mini: Treatment & Management of Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (DAVFs) with Adi Iyer, MD, MS 2:18

4M ago2:18

2:18

Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is a rare vascular condition where abnormal connections (fistulas) form between branches of arteries and veins in the dura mater, the brain's covering. The dural arteries deliver high-pressure, oxygen-rich blood to the brain, while the dural veins return deoxygenated, low-pressure blood to the heart. DAVF causes h…

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56. Sniffing Out Solutions to Seasonal Allergies│Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA 38:44

4M ago38:44

38:44

Congestion. Sneezing. Runny nose. Stuffy nose. These symptoms may be all too familiar to those with allergic rhinitis – sometimes called seasonal allergies or hay fever. An incredibly common condition, allergic rhinitis, affects about 1 in 5 people and is triggered by exposure to allergens, like pollen or pet dander. Dr. Michael Yong is a board cer…

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Think Neuro Mini: Comprehensive Stroke Center at Little Company of Mary: Dr. Christopher Putman 2:47

5M ago2:47

2:47

Meet Dr. Christopher M. Putman, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist with over 20 years of experience. He treats a variety of complex intracranial, head and neck, and spine vascular conditions including acute stroke, cervical and intracranial stenosis, vascular malformations, cerebral aneurysm, and venous occlusive diseases. https://ww…

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Treating Aneurysms with Dr. Christopher Putman 2:15

5M ago2:15

2:15

A brain aneurysm is also called a cerebral aneurysm or an intracranial aneurysm and refers to the same diagnosis. Muscular-walled tubes blood vessels called arteries are part of our circulation system. These tubes are how blood is conveyed from the heart to the brain, carrying oxygen and nutrients to support the brain and its functions. A diagnosis…

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Allergic Rhinitis with Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA 3:46

5M ago3:46

3:46

Allergic rhinitis is a chronic condition, characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and is usually triggered by exposure to allergens such as pollen or pet dander. An incredibly common condition, allergic rhinitis affects about 1 in 5 people. Symptoms include sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose, and allergic conjunctivitis. Over-the-…

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Think Neuro Mini: How Dual Tasking Keeps You On Your Feet with Ryan Glatt, MS, CPT, NBC-HWC 2:00

5M ago2:00

2:00

Ryan Glatt is a Certified Personal Trainer and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience. He focuses his exercise and health coaching strategies on brain health, personalizing lifestyle interventions for individuals with brain and cognitive health goals. Ryan is a Brain Health Coach and the Director of the …

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55. What Everyone Should Know About Strokes | Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD - Guest Podcast 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

Join us as Dr. Jason Tarpley joins the Your Healthy Dose podcast with Kym Douglas. A stroke can be debilitating and even deadly. Join us for “What You Need to Know About Strokes,” when podcast host Kym Douglas talks with physician Dr. Jason Tarpley about the various kinds of strokes, the need for speed in assessing someone who may be having a strok…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. José Morales 2:15

6M ago2:15

2:15

José M. Morales, MD, MSc, is a vascular neurologist and neurointerventional surgeon, who specializes in minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat conditions and diseases of the brain and spine. Dr. Morales completed his Master’s degree in Integrative Neuroscience at Imperial College London. He graduated from the University of Chicago Prit…

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Think Neuro Mini: Intracranial Meningiomas with Dr. Daniel Kelly 2:38

6M ago2:38

2:38

Intracranial meningiomas are the most common benign brain tumor that develop or arise from any meningeal surface of the brain, and are typically attached to the dura (outer layer of the meninges) but can also occur in the cerebral ventricles. Listen to Dr. Daniel Kelly, MD, PNI founder & director, and neurosurgeon, talk about intracranial meningiom…

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Think Neuro Mini: Treating Neurodegenerative Disease with Precision Brain Health with Dr. Dale Bredesen 2:58

6M ago2:58

2:58

April 2024 | Dale Bredesen, MD, is an internationally recognized neurologist with specialty expertise in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. He is the senior director of Precision Brain Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. His expertise in neurodegenerative diseases drives groundbreaking advancements in personalized treatment for Al…

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54. Using Professional Experience Beyond Medicine to Treat the Vocal Cords│Romina Huerta 41:57

7M ago41:57

41:57

Use the term “vocal cords” and most people think of the structure that lets us talk, sing and yell. But these folds of throat tissue do much more. Among their most important functions is sealing off the trachea, or windpipe, when we eat or drink, to keep foods and liquids from getting into our lungs. Romina Huerta, a speech-language pathologist at …

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michael Yong 2:26

7M ago2:26

2:26

Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology – Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minim…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michelle Holmes 2:15

7M ago2:15

2:15

Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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Think Neuro Mini: Understanding Pseudotumor Cerebri with Dr. Alexander Solomon 2:44

7M ago2:44

2:44

Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a condition caused by elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the brain. The symptoms of this condition mimic those of a brain tumor, giving it the name pseudotumor cerebri, meaning "false brain tumor." The increased pressure can cause swelling of the optic nerve and…

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53. Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis | Barbara Giesser, MD - Guest Podcast 49:50

7M ago49:50

49:50

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that damages the nerves. It affects about a million people in the U.S., primarily women. Join us for “Multiple Sclerosis Explained” where podcast host Kym Douglas talks with Pacific Neuroscience Institute physician Dr. Barbara Giesser about MS symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis, and the medicatio…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Palliative Care? with Dr. Akanksha Sharma 1:36

8M ago1:36

1:36

Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist at the Pacific Brain Tumor Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. To provide extra resources to brain cancer patients suffering from brain tumors such as glioblastoma and their care partners. Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative m…

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Treating Strabismus at PNI with Dr. Alexander M. Solomon 2:20

8M ago2:20

2:20

Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “lazy eye,” is a visual condition characterized by an improper alignment of the eyes. In individuals with strabismus, the eyes do not work together as a coordinated pair, causing one eye to be misaligned relative to the other. This misalignment can be constant or intermittent and can affect one …

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52. Navigating New Frontiers: Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy at TRIP | Micah Linton, PsyD & Juliana Hudson, LCSW 50:08

8M ago50:08

50:08

In the complex landscape of mental health, a revolution is underway: psychedelic-assisted therapy. At the forefront of this movement is the TRIP Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. The Treatment & Research In Psychedelics Center is breaking new ground, treating patients with ketamine-assisted therapy as well as conducting rigorous clinical tr…

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Think Neuro Mini: Pacific Spine Health Center with Dr. Jian Guan 1:31

9M ago1:31

1:31

Dr. Jian Guan is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon with a special focus on complex spine surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dedicated to the care of patients with spine and neck conditions, he practices at PNI-South Bay / Spine Institute at Little Company of Mary in Torrance, California. With over 75 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Guan has…

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Essential Tremor with Dr. Natalie Diaz 5:07

9M ago5:07

5:07

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in humans, and its causes are among the most mysterious. It’s a neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking. It can begin in one’s 20s or 30s, or much later in life. Dr. Natalie Diaz treats essential tremors. Its origins may be unknown, but there are treatments. The first step is to t…

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Minimally Invasive Neuro-ophthalmology Surgery with Dr. Howard Krauss 3:02

9M ago3:02

3:02

Sometimes the best surgery is no surgery. That's what Howard R. Krauss, MD believes. Dr. Krauss is one of the four founders of Pacific Neuroscience Institute, and Director of the Pacific Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center. He is a surgical neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in diagnostic neuro-ophthalmology, including visual field analysis and optical …

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What Is Moyamoya Disease? with Dr. Adi Iyer 4:10

9M ago4:10

4:10

Moyamoya disease is a rare neurovascular condition that can affect both children and adults and is caused by progressive narrowing or blockage of the major blood vessels supplying the brain. The result is a lack of necessary blood flow to the brain, which can cause stroke, mini-stroke (TIA – transient ischemic attack) or bleeding into the brain. Nu…

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51. Cochlear Implants, Once a Luxury, Are Helping More People Hear | Dr. Rebecca Lewis 37:29

10M ago37:29

37:29

For people with hearing loss, properly-fitted hearing aids can be a miracle, restoring sounds of life that have been lost to aging or disease. But sometimes hearing aids aren’t enough, or a patient’s hearing deteriorates beyond the devices’ capabilities. Then, it’s time to consider cochlear implants—small electronic devices that go beyond hearing a…

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Think Neuro Mini: Welcome to the Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute 4:11

10M ago4:11

4:11

Our multidisciplinary team is here to help you and your loved ones understand your condition and determine an optimal treatment plan. Because of our expertise, we treat many patients with the most challenging of pituitary and skull base tumors, including many with prior treatments (recurrent or residual tumors) and patients who have been deemed “no…

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Think Neuro Mini: What are Chordomas? with Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD 2:30

10M ago2:30

2:30

Chordomas are rare tumors of the brain and spine that have limited surgical and neuro-oncological treatments. Learn about potential new treatment from a clinical trial published in 2023.Von Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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Think Neuro Mini: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with Dr. David Merrill 3:12

10M ago3:12

3:12

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) represents an exciting non-medication and noninvasive option for treatment of some brain health conditions, specifically TMS for depression. TMS works by using magnetic therapy in the form of magnetic field pulses to stimulate the brain’s nerve cells to alleviate the symptoms associated with depression. In ad…

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50. Loneliness, a Panel Discussion | Drs. Gowrinathan, Kochhar, Voelker 46:38

11M ago46:38

46:38

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s another scourge raging in the U.S: loneliness. About 17% of Americans reported feeling lonely “a lot of the day yesterday,” when polled by Gallup earlier this year, and a staggering 41% of single people said they did. Doctors at PNI discover loneliness in their patients, often for specific causes that c…

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Think Neuro Mini: Stroke Research at Pacific Neuroscience Institute with Dr. Jason Tarpley 2:08

11M ago2:08

2:08

Jason W. Tarpley, MD, PhD is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in vascular and interventional neurology. He specializes in the clinical care of patients with neurovascular disorders and has specific interest in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral aneurysms, and carotid artery stenosis. He is an investigator in many phase …

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Think Neuro Mini: The MIND Diet for Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Melita Petrossian 3:33

11M ago3:33

3:33

There are no specific diets that have been shown to reduce the progression of PD. However, there is good reason to believe that a well-balanced, nutritious diet would be best. In those without other medical conditions, the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurogenerative Delay (MIND) diet may be of benefit in Parkinson’s as well since both are n…

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Think Neuro Mini: Intracranial Aneurysms with Dr. Sandra Narayanan 3:25

11M ago3:25

3:25

A brain aneurysm is also called a cerebral aneurysm or an intracranial aneurysm and refers to the same diagnosis. Muscular-walled tubes blood vessels called arteries are part of our circulation system. These tubes are how blood is conveyed from the heart to the brain, carrying oxygen and nutrients to support the brain and its functions. A diagnosis…

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Think Neuro Mini: Thyroid Eye Disease with Dr. Alexander Solomon 1:56

11M ago1:56

1:56

Thyroid eye disease, also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy or Graves’ orbitopathy, is an autoimmune condition that primarily affects the tissues and muscles around the eyes. It is most commonly associated with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), particularly in individuals with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyr…

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