Neuromuscular Section

The Neuromuscular Section furthers patient care, research, and teaching in the area of neuromuscular disease.

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Anthony A. Amato, MD

Chair

Nate Kosher

Nate Kosher

Administrator, Science
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(612) 928-6088

Neuromuscular Section News

Guide the Future of Neurology–Become a Mentor!

The Academy's Neurology Career Center is working to bring experienced members together with members who seek guidance on their career path. (August 24, 2012)

Encourage Your Patients who have ALS to Enroll in the National ALS Registry

The National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry is a groundbreaking effort in the fight against ALS. (June 20, 2012)

New Guideline Issued on Plasmapheresis in Neurologic Disorders

The AAN published a new guideline on plasmapheresis in neurologic disorders in the January 18, 2011, issue of Neurology®. (April 5, 2011)

Dear Members of the Neuromuscular Section of AAN:

On behalf of the Neuromuscular Section Committee I would like to thank those of you who attended the Section Meeting and the Neuromuscular Highlights in the Field presentation on Thursday, April 13, 2011 during the AAN Annual Meeting in Hawaii. (April 5, 2011)

AAN Publishes Parkinson's Disease Quality Measures

The AAN has developed quality measures for the care of patients with Parkinson's disease. Designed to measure and improve the quality of care that is provided, these measures—the first developed solely by the AAN—were published in the November 30, 2010, edition of Neurology®. (April 5, 2011)

AAN Guideline Addresses Treatment for Nonmotor Parkinson's Symptoms

A new evidence-based clinical guideline published by the AAN in the March 16, 2010, edition of the journal Neurology® urges people with Parkinson's disease, their physicians, and caregivers to be aware of symptoms unrelated to movement. (April 5, 2011)

AAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Muscle Cramps

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends that the drug quinine, although effective, should be avoided for treatment of routine muscle cramps due to uncommon but serious side effects. The guideline is published in the February 23, 2010, issue of Neurology®. (April 5, 2011)

Guidelines Identify Best Treatments to Help ALS Patients Live Longer, Easier

Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology identify the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease). (April 5, 2011)

Related Materials

Clinical Trials in Neuropathy, Clinical Trials in ALS, Clinical Trials in Myasthenia Gravis, and Clinical Trials in Myopathy (April 5, 2011)

New Practice Parameters on Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy Published

Read the announcement and a related interview (April 5, 2011)

Guideline Finds Kids with Microcephaly Risk Neurologic Problems, Need Screening

A guideline from the AAN finds children with microcephaly are at risk of neurologic and cognitive problems and should be screened for these problems. (April 5, 2011)

Neuromuscular Meetings of Interest

Information current as of 5/31/2011. Be advised to verify with the organization. The AAN is not responsible for incorrect information. (April 5, 2011)

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