AAN Blogs & News

What's a Good Teacher Worth?

Why did you become a neurologist? Odds are pretty good that a teacher drew you to the field. What can we do to rebalance the value of research versus teaching? (January 25, 2011)

Clinical Quality Measurement: Disincentives to Serve the Underserved?

A recent study in JAMA demonstrates an unanticipated consequence of ranking physicians by the "quality" of their clinical performance. (November 17, 2010)

AAN President-Elect Bruce Sigsbee, MD, Speaks Out About How One Neurologist Can Make a Difference

No matter what political philosophy dominates Washington, decisions will be made that directly affect your ability to care for patients and how you practice. It is paramount that neurologists are at the table, speaking up for our profession. (November 10, 2010)

AAN President Bruce Sigsbee, MD, Speaks Out About Health Care Reform and the Implications for Neurology

As the major organization representing neurologists and the expertise we bring to the care of our patients, the AAN must be proactive and effective in the rapidly changing environment of health care. (November 10, 2010)

Do You Own Your Own Genes?

Where should the balance rest between patient rights, intellectual property rights and scientific development? (November 3, 2010)

Is the Neurological Examination a Dying Art?

Abraham Verghese, MD, an acclaimed author and internist at Stanford University, is on a mission to rescue the physical examination. (November 2, 2010)

Is Voice Recognition Right for Your Practice?

Guest author Rolfe Reitz, MD, offers tips for choosing and installing voice recognition software. (October 28, 2010)

Daily Supplementation of Vitamins B12, B6, and Folic Acid Does Not Benefit Cognitive Function in Older Men

Andrew H. Ford, MD, discusses his paper "Vitamins B12, B6 and folic acid for cognition in older men" and why the daily supplementation of these vitamins does not benefit cognitive function in older men. (October 27, 2010)

Military Teleneurology Services Assist Deployed Providers

Guest authors Edward Neeley, MD; Roger Hesselbrock, MD, FAAN; Charles Lappan, MBA, MPA; Philip Girard, MS; and Jack Tsao, MD, DPhil, FAAN; discuss how deployed US military providers have timely access to military specialists, including neurology. (October 26, 2010)

Telestroke System Extends Expert Stroke Care into Rural Areas

Guest authors Bart Demaerschalk, MD, and Lee Schwamm, MD, encourage the stroke provider community to address barriers limiting the implementation and expansion of stroke telemedicine. (October 13, 2010)

Does Head Trauma Cause ALS? Are Professional Athletes at Greater Risk?

What are your thoughts regarding the link between head injury and ALS? (September 12, 2010)

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