When Kim Kardashian’s brain scan made headlines for showing signs of a possible aneurysm, it sparked conversations and confusion across social media. But what does that really mean — and how accurate are those kinds of scans?

In this episode of the GNI Podcast, Dr. Erol Veznedaroglu and the team discuss what brain aneurysms are, how they’re detected, and what the public should know about imaging, risk, and awareness.

Join us as we separate fact from fiction and highlight how awareness and early detection can save lives.

🎧 Hosted by: Global Neurosciences Institute

💡 Episode 6 | Did Kim Kardashian Really Have a Brain Aneurysm?

Welcome to Episode 5 of the GNI Podcast, where we explore innovation, neuroscience, and the future of healthcare.

This episode is hosted by Dr. Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FACS, FAANS, FAHA, one of the nation’s leading cerebrovascular neurosurgeons and CEO of Global Neurosciences Institute. He’s joined by Dr. Brynn Previti, DPT, Manager of Rehabilitation Services at AtlantiCare, for a deep dive into one of the most common questions patients face:

Is surgery always necessary for back or nerve pain?

Together, they explore how physical therapy, pain management, and patient-centered care can often replace or delay the need for surgery — and how to know when surgery is the right decision.

In this episode:
• What actually causes nerve and back pain
• Non-surgical treatment options that work
• When surgery becomes necessary — and when it doesn’t
• Real patient outcomes and recovery strategies
• Why a collaborative diagnosis leads to better care

Whether you’re dealing with back pain yourself or guiding someone you love through it, this episode offers expert insight, real-world examples, and practical advice for making informed decisions.

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the GNI Podcast, where we explore everything about the brain and beyond.

This episode features an in-depth conversation between Dr. Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FACS, FAANS, FAHA, one of the nation’s most experienced cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, and Alec Veznedaroglu, Creative Director at Global Neurosciences Institute.

They discuss Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) — the brain condition recently brought into public focus by Billy Joel’s diagnosis. Often mistaken for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or dementia, NPH is actually a treatable condition — when properly diagnosed.

In this episode:

• What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)?

• Why NPH is so often misdiagnosed

• How Billy Joel’s diagnosis is raising public awareness

• Real patient outcomes from fluid removal and shunt treatment

• Why clinical diagnosis still matters more than imaging

This episode offers expert insight into a misunderstood brain condition affecting thousands of older adults — and what happens when it’s caught in time.

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