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Brain and Body Benefits of Pickball
by Guest Author
Playing pickleball provides many brain health and physical health benefits. Ryan Glatt, CPT, NBC-HWC, senior brain health coach and director of the FitBrain Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California, explains.
Acromegaly 101: What To Know About the Disease, Diagnosis, and Acromegaly Treatment
by Daniel F. Kelly
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments associated with acromegaly as well as its manifestations and optimal management of the disease.
Sniffing Out Solutions to Seasonal Allergies │ Michael Yong, MD
by Anthony Effinger
Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, affects about 1 in 5 people, causing symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and a runny or stuffy nose due to allergens such as pollen and pet dander. Dr. Michael Yong, a board-certified otolaryngologist at PNI, specializes in minimally invasive treatments for nose, sinus, and skull base disorders. Over-the-counter medications often help, but Dr. Yong offers advanced procedures for more severe cases. Listen to the episode to learn about effective solutions for rhinitis.
The Unwanted Beat of Pulsatile Tinnitus
by Zara Jethani
Learn about a less common form of tinnitus (ringing in the ear) known as pulsatile tinnitus which could indicate a serious underlying health issue.
Delving Into Cavernous Malformations
by Zara Jethani
Cavernous malformations (CMs), also known as cavernomas or cavernous angiomas, are clusters of abnormal, dilated blood vessels that can form in the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the body. Learn more.
That’s What Friends Are For
by PNI Experts
There are special days in the year allocated to acknowledging friendship: National Best Friend day (June 8, 2024) and National Friendship day (August 4, 2024). Friendship and socialization are important all year round. Dive in to learn more about how vital friends are.
Unveiling Myasthenia Gravis: Top 6 Questions Answered
by Zara Jethani
June is Myasthenia Gravis awareness month. This rare, long-term condition results in approximately 36,000 to 60,000 cases in the United States. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a complex neuromuscular autoimmune disorder that causes weakness and fatigue in the voluntary muscles. Here, we aim to address the top questions surrounding Myasthenia Gravis.
Last updated: September 11th, 2024