09/26/2013
This fall, we welcome three new board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians specializing in general neurology, movement disorders, neuromuscular co More>>
Providence now offers a new, 12-bed neurocritical care unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. More>>
05/03/2013
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for stroke. Now, a new study suggests that vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin – can help lo More>>
04/11/2013
Normal pressure hydrocephalus can be mistaken for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, but can be treated. More>>
03/11/2013
Becker's Hospital Review has named Providence St. Vincent Medical Center as one of 100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs. More>>
01/16/2013
The first ALS patient in Oregon to received a new device, implanted by Providence, to improve breathing and extend quality of life tells his story. More>>
12/27/2012
Doctors urge skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets. Helmets minimize your risk of head and brain injury on the slopes. More>>
11/30/2012
Skiers and snowboarders are dusting off their gear as snow falls in the mountains … and hopefully that gear includes a helmet. More>>
11/07/2012
If you treat your headaches with pain medication more than 10 times a month, you could be experiencing the “rebound effect.” More>>
09/28/2012
Is Alzheimer’s disease preventable? What are the best ways to keep your brain sharp? Hear what a Providence brain expert has to say. More>>
08/16/2012
Imagine having a disease like Parkinson’s and living in a rural area, far from a major city. Seeing a specialist often involves having to travel long More>>
07/12/2012
Pankaj Gore, M.D., removed a small, benign growth in a patient’s brain that was discovered by new imaging technology. More>>
07/04/2012
Can summer’s heat trigger epileptic seizures? Pankaj Gore, M.D., offers insights into the causes and treatment of epilepsy. More>>
03/16/2012
Michael Mega, M.D., explains how new research indicates that even lighter hits to the head, over time, can add up to cognitive impairment. More>>
Providence Brain and Spine Institute's expanded team offers improved access to expert evaluations, advanced treatments and clinical trials for your pa More>>
11/30/2011
Most back pain can be treated without surgery, but when it is appropriate, it can provide tremendous relief. Hear from Dr. Jeffery Johnson and h More>>
11/28/2011
Diabetes is a common problem which can cause damage to the nervous system. Find out how you can reduce your risk in this KXL report. More>>
11/26/2010
A nerve stimulator implanted into a 15-year-old seizure patient's chest has worked to control seizures when medications had stopped working. His More>>
See how telemedicine is helping people with Parkinson's disease get checkups without having to travel long distances to see a specialist in Portland. More>>
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