American Academy of Neurology


The American Academy of Neurologists (AAN) was formed in 1949 to address the needs of neurologists and neuroscientists. AAN offers continuing educations programs for its members, on-line abstracts and research reports, an annual conference and numerous educational opportunities for students and professionals. AAN offers continuous updates on the practice of Neurology including recent discoveries and new methodologies for practitioners. AAN offers information and tools for complying with governmental regulation in the practice of medicine.

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Moderate-to-heavy exercise may reduce risk of stroke for men

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created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Men who regularly take part in moderate-to-heavy intensity exercise such as jogging, tennis or swimming may be less likely to have a stroke than people who get no exercise or only light exercise, such as walking, golfing, ...


Good news on multiple sclerosis and pregnancy

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created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

There is good news for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant. A new study shows that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are only slightly more likely to have cesarean ...


Smoking may now be considered an established risk factor for Lou Gehrig's disease

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created Nov 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

While previous studies have indicated a "probable" connection between smoking and ALS, a new study published in the Nov. 17, 2009 issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, states that s ...


Children with autism more likely to have handwriting problems

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created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children with autism may have lower quality handwriting and trouble forming letters compared to children without autism, according to a study published in the November 10, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...


Teenage obesity linked to increased risk of MS

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created Nov 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teenage women who are obese may be more than twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as adults compared to female teens who are not obese, according to a study published in the November 10, 2009, print issue of ...


What part do relapses play in severe disability for people with MS?

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created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

ST. PAUL, Minn. -People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have relapses within the first five years of onset appear to have more severe disability in the short term compared to people who do not have an early relapse, according ...


Deep brain stimulation may be effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome

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created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette syndrome, according to research published in the October 27, 2009, print issue of Neurology.


Does diabetes speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's disease?

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created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

ST. PAUL, Minn. -Research has shown that diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease and the risk of memory loss in people who don't have Alzheimer's disease. But it hasn't been clear whether people with Alzheimer's ...


Protein may predict heart attack and early death, not stroke

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created Oct 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

People with high levels of a protein called C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for inflammation in the blood, may be at higher risk for heart attack and death but not stroke, according to a study published in the October ...


New guidelines identify best treatments to help ALS patients live longer, easier

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created Oct 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often called Lou Gehrig's disease. The guidelines are published in the October 13, 2009, ...


Drivers with Parkinson's disease at higher risk of crashes in low visibility

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created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Drivers with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease may be at higher risk of crashes on foggy days and other times of low visibility. The research, involving a driving simulation test, is published in the October 6, 2009, print ...


Can strep throat cause OCD, Tourette syndrome?

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created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research shows that streptococcal infection does not appear to cause or trigger Tourette syndrome or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The research is published in the September 30, 2009, online issue of Neurology®, the me ...


1 in 8 strokes is preceded by 'warning stroke'

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created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

One out of every eight strokes is preceded by a "warning stroke," which is a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke, according to research published in the September 29, 2009, print issue of Neurology.


Problems managing money may surface shortly before Alzheimer's disease sets in

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created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New research finds poor money management skills may indicate that a person with mild memory problems will soon develop Alzheimer's disease. The study is published in the September 22, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the me ...


Guideline: Kids with small head size at risk of neurologic problems, screening needed

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created Sep 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology, developed in full collaboration with the Child Neurology Society, finds that children with microcephaly that is, children whose head size is smaller than that of 97 ...