How Stroke Affects Cognition Stroke-related brain changes can disrupt memory, attention, and executive function, even when physical deficits are limited. Cognitive problems (problems with thinking, remembering, or focusing) happen to a majority of stroke survivors. Up...
What is Thalamic Pain Syndrome? Thalamic Pain Syndrome occurs when damage to the thalamus disrupts normal sensory processing, causing non-painful sensations to feel painful. Thalamic Pain Syndrome happens when a part of the brain called the thalamus is damaged. The...
Overview of Stroke‑Related Speech Challenges Stroke survivors may face communication challenges that speech therapy can address with targeted approaches. After a stroke, many survivors experience changes in their ability to communicate. Speaking, understanding,...
What is Muscle Twitching after Stroke? Muscle twitching happens when nerve messages get mixed up on their way to your muscles. Muscle Twitching Definition and Causes: Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body is a common result of stroke, because part of the brain...
Medicare open enrollment is a key time to adjust coverage so stroke survivors get the care they need. Choosing the right insurance plan can feel overwhelming, especially when recovering from a stroke or helping someone manage their care. Open enrollment for Medicare...
Leo Petrossian is the current Chief Executive Officer of Neurolutions, Inc. He is an experienced nanotechnologist searching for challenging opportunities in biotechnology and medical device entre- and intrapreneurship. Previously he co-founded Neural Analytics and is also the CEO of Nile AI, Inc.
Dr. Petrossian earned his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2014 and earned his Ph.D. & MS in Biomolecular Nanotechnology & Solid-State Device Physics as an NSF IGERT fellow at Arizona State University in 2007. He also holds a double B.S. in Electrical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.
