Swedish Neuroscience Team

From deep brain stimulation to focused ultrasound to pediatric neurology, The Swedish Neuroscience Team is recognized as national experts to help people address a wide array of neurological conditions. Our goal is to provide useful and helpful advice and tips on non-surgical and surgical options to treat any disease of the mind.

  • For patients with essential tremor, a wearable, non-invasive treatment option

    For patients with essential tremor, a wearable, non-invasive treatment option

    For patients struggling with Parkinson's and other conditions, a smartwatch-like device offers gentle, electrical stimulation to nerves in the wrist, helping control tremors. Learn more.

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  • Patients are getting their music back at the Providence Swedish MS Center

    Patients are getting their music back at the Providence Swedish MS Center

    Learn how an MS Center volunteer is helping musicians with neurologic conditions overcome difficulties playing their instruments and experience the healing effects of music. Read more.

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  • An actor's tragic death sparks renewed focus on ALS

    An actor's tragic death sparks renewed focus on ALS

    Eric Dane, beloved for his role as Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan on "Grey’s Anatomy", died Feb. 19 after a battle with ALS. Swedish is home to a Center of Excellence for ALS care. Learn more.

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  • After an MS diagnosis, this sailor charted a new course

    After an MS diagnosis, this sailor charted a new course

    Faced with a life-changing condition, Jeanne Goussev continues to embrace new challenges with courage and tenacity. Learn more about her story and the world-renowned care at the Swedish MS Center.

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  • A promising advance in the treatment of Huntington’s Disease

    A promising advance in the treatment of Huntington’s Disease

    Huntington’s Disease is a fatal genetic condition with few treatments — until now. A new gene therapy has shown a remarkable reduction in Huntington’s symptoms. Learn more.

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  • Understanding acoustic neuromas

    Understanding acoustic neuromas

    Learn about acoustic neuromas, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, including when surgery may be the best choice for effective care.

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  • What is myasthenia gravis?

    What is myasthenia gravis?

    Tennis pro Monica Seles recently revealed that she’s been living with the condition for several years. A Providence Swedish neurologist explains the disease and how it's treated. Learn more.

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  • Can a shingles vaccine protect your brain?

    Can a shingles vaccine protect your brain?

    In a recent study, a shingles vaccine showed promise in staving off dementia. A Providence Swedish expert explains.

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  • Providence Swedish hosts our second Healthy Aging Summit

    Providence Swedish hosts our second Healthy Aging Summit

    The event was presented by the Providence Swedish Center for Healthy Aging and Women’s Brain Health Team, which are part of the Providence Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

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  • "It's amazing. Everything was easier." Learn more about life-changing essential tremor treatment at Swedish.

    "It's amazing. Everything was easier." Learn more about life-changing essential tremor treatment at Swedish.

    These remarkable women bonded over their struggle with essential tremor. They chose different paths for treatment. Watch the video to learn more about movement disorder treatment at Swedish.

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  • For one young patient, spinal surgery offered a second chance at health

    For one young patient, spinal surgery offered a second chance at health

    Hudson Bangart was overtaken by dizziness and difficulty walking. A quick diagnosis and surgery for a rare brain and skull malformation got him up and moving again.

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  • The Swedish MS Center: New leadership committed to our tradition of visionary care

    The Swedish MS Center: New leadership committed to our tradition of visionary care

    Pavle Repovic, M.D., Ph.D., has dedicated his career to caring for MS patients and slowing the disease’s progress. Learn more about Dr. Repovic’s vision for the country’s best MS Center.

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  • What is deep brain stimulation?

    What is deep brain stimulation?

    A Providence Swedish neurosurgeon answers common questions about this procedure and how it's used to treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement conditions. Learn more.

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  • He authored the blueprint for revolutionary multiple sclerosis care

    He authored the blueprint for revolutionary multiple sclerosis care

    We are grateful for the extraordinary contributions of James Bowen, M.D., director of the Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center, who is retiring this month.

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  • Hope’s next chapter: three sisters continue their remarkable focused ultrasound journey

    Hope’s next chapter: three sisters continue their remarkable focused ultrasound journey

    Essential tremor runs in their family. Providence Swedish neuroscience experts provided life-changing care. Watch the video at the end of the blog to learn more.

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  • What is a meningioma?

    What is a meningioma?

    These tumors account for 30% of all brain and spinal cord tumors. Learn more from a Providence Swedish neurosurgeon.

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  • For patients with seizures, early detection means better outcomes

    For patients with seizures, early detection means better outcomes

    Providence Swedish is home to game changing seizure detection technology. Watch this short video to learn more about this significant advance in neurocritical care.

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  • Struggling with essential tremor? Watch this seminar to learn how focused ultrasound can help you.

    Struggling with essential tremor? Watch this seminar to learn how focused ultrasound can help you.

    Watch this video of recent online event and hear from experts and patients about how this advanced technology is changing lives.

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  • Learn BE FAST, because every second counts during a stroke

    Learn BE FAST, because every second counts during a stroke

    Watch video: Learn this simple method for recognizing stroke symptoms. It may help you save a life.

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  • New Parkinson’s disease test can help refine treatments and support more efficient research

    New Parkinson’s disease test can help refine treatments and support more efficient research

    Swedish is part of a trial that has shown significant promise for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

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