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.

  • 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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  • With Swedish’s telehealth services, multiple sclerosis patients have more options for care

    With Swedish’s telehealth services, multiple sclerosis patients have more options for care

    Virtual visits bring advanced care to more communities and relieve the strain and cost of traveling for many patients with MS.

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  • Three sisters find hope at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute

    Three sisters find hope at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute

    Essential tremor ran in this family. Swedish neuroscience experts used focused ultrasound to treat the condition, which has plagued them for decades. Learn more.

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  • El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    Los expertos en salud conductual de Providence Swedish ofrecen algunos consejos para que los pacientes, sus seres queridos y los cuidadores transiten sus relaciones de manera positiva.

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  • Empathy, love and compassion are essential for patients with chronic pain and those who care for them

    Empathy, love and compassion are essential for patients with chronic pain and those who care for them

    Providence Swedish experts share some advice for building supportive relationships between patients, caregivers and loved ones.

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  • Understanding and recognizing Alzheimer’s disease

    Understanding and recognizing Alzheimer’s disease

    An expert from the Center for Healthy Aging at Swedish shares tips to help recognize and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

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  • Swedish is the first Washington State hospital to offer groundbreaking ALS treatment

    Swedish is the first Washington State hospital to offer groundbreaking ALS treatment

    Tofersen, a new drug, is the first gene therapy for a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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  • Swedish is the first Washington State hospital to offer groundbreaking ALS treatment

    Swedish is the first Washington State hospital to offer groundbreaking ALS treatment

    Tofersen, a new drug, is the first gene therapy for a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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