The Neuroimaging Section furthers patient care, research, and teaching in the area of Neuroimaging. Events and opportunities include seminars, publications, and presentations at AAN scientific sessions, as well as other activities that encourage or increase the interest in Neuroimaging.
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Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD, FAANChair |
Lisa RuedyMember Services, Supervisorlruedy@aan.com 651-695-2798 |
Early registration discounts end March 28, 2012, and the housing deadline is March 21, 2012. (January 19, 2012)
I am honored to follow Dr. William Preston as the new Chair for the AAN Neuroimaging Section. Dr. Preston was extremely successful in continuing to develop the section during his tenure, and has tirelessly advocated for neuroimaging and the UCNS Neuroimaging Certification Examination. (April 28, 2011)
The American Academy of Neurology has developed quality measures to help measure and improve the care of patients with epilepsy. (April 5, 2011)
The addendum includes IEP-008-10 that has been harmonized with NQF measure #0512 to incorporate CT imaging of the cervical spine. (April 5, 2011)
The AAN and the Health Care Notification Network have teamed up to provide Academy members with free emails that deliver timely neurology-specific FDA-mandated patient safety drug alerts electronically. (April 5, 2011)
The AAN has published a position statement calling for any athlete who is suspected of having a concussion to be removed from play until the athlete is evaluated by a neurologist or physician with training in the evaluation and management of sports concussion. (April 5, 2011)
The accreditation application deadlines are as follows: July 1, for fall review, and December 31, for spring review. (April 5, 2011)
Lawrence R. Wechsler, MD, FAAN: Chair
William G. Preston, MD, FAAN: Past-Chair
Dara G. Jamieson, MD: Vice-Chair (April 26, 2011)
Update your contact information today to be sure your address and other contact information is current. (April 5, 2011)
A new ICD-9 "V-code" has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to identify patients who are given tPA (rt-PA) at a differing institution within 24 hours of an admission for ischemic stroke. (April 5, 2011)
