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 hormo...
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Synkinesis after Bell's Palsy | Nicky's Grateful Patient Story
Five days after the birth of her second son, Nicky developed Bell's palsy, a facial paralysis affecting one side of the face. In a majority of people symptoms resolve with steroids and anti-viral trea...
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The Things That (Should) Happen at Your Appointment with Your Neurologist with Barbara Giesser, MD | Guest Podcast
Most people living with MS don't see their neurologist often. For many, it might be only once or twice a year. A lot of important things take place during that appointment. Symptoms are assessed. Deci...
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Back Pain: Lumbar Discectomy Treatment with Jian Guan, MD
Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disk. Unlike traditional open surgery, this technique uses small incisions and specialized...
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66. Making Hearing More Accessible Through Cochlear Implants | Rebecca Lewis, AuD & Mathilde Tranberg
Cochlear implants are neat little devices that drastically improve one's quality of life. However, only about 10% of those that qualify for cochlear implants have actually received one. When one think...
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Parkinson's Disease Treatment with DBS at PNI | Charles' Grateful Patient Story
Charles was living a full life when Parkinson's disease hit. Although a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting movement, there are many medical treatments available to help with symptom manag...
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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH
Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH, is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue, throat, voice box, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. She is the Directo...
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