67. Decoding Pituitary Disorders Through Hormone Investigation | Noa Tal, MD
Think Neuro16 Heinä 2025

67. Decoding Pituitary Disorders Through Hormone Investigation | Noa Tal, MD

Tucked deep within the brain and no larger than a pea, the pituitary gland is often called the body’s “master gland.” It oversees the endocrine system—a network of glands and organs that produce hormones regulating everything from growth and metabolism to reproduction and mood. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Pituitary Disorders Center, endocrinologist Dr. Noa Tal specializes in identifying and treating hormone and endocrine imbalances. Patients may present with a wide range of symptoms—unexplained weight gain, irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, or mood changes—that often seem unrelated. In cases like Cushing’s disease, a pituitary tumor triggers excess cortisol production, resulting in a puzzling array of symptoms. Sometimes the cause is even more elusive, such as side effects from medications. That’s where careful clinical investigation comes in. Dr. Tal and her interdisciplinary team work closely to uncover the root of hormonal issues and guide patients toward not just better outcomes, but better quality of life. Listen in!

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

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

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 day...

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

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

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

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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 w...

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From Episode 350 of the RealTalkMS podcast with John Strum from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. May 2024There are more than 20 disease-modifying therapies available to treat MS today. Some ar...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Santosh Kesari

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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, me...

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