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FINAL DAY: Submit Late-Breaking Abstracts by February 10

Abstract submission forms for the Late-breaking Science program at the 2010 Annual Meeting are due by February 10.

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Free Audio Conference Presents Best Treatments for ALS Patients to Live Longer, Easier

The American Academy of Neurology and the ALS Association will present the AAN's new guidelines on the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a free audio conference on February 11, 2010.

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UHC to Include All Physicians in the Radiology Notification Program

The AAN has learned that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) will implement an important change in their commercial Radiology Notification program. Beginning February 15, 2010, they will include Premium Quality and Cost Efficiency designated physicians in this program.

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AAN.com Editor-in-Chief Welcomes You to the New AAN Websites

Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN, AAN.com Editor-in-Chief, reflects on the history of the Academy's website and presents the newly updated version of AAN.com.

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Neuro Film Festival Entries Due February 16

Submit a video about a brain disorder to the Neuro Film Festival for a chance to win up to $1,500.

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Enlarge Your World of Neurology at International Attendee Summit

International members are invited to attend the International Attendee Summit at the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting in Toronto.

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Industrial solvent linked to increased risk of Parkinson's disease

(L.A. Times) Exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene increases a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease nearly sixfold, California researchers said Sunday. Animal studies had suggested a potential problem with the solvent, but the new study is the first to quantify the risk.

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Risk of developing PML increases with longer exposure to Tysabri

(FDA MedWatch) The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that the risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) increases with the number of Tysabri infusions received. This new safety information is based on reports of 31 confirmed cases of PML received by the FDA as of January 21, 2010.

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Concussions Extra Dangerous to Teen Brains

(CNN) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost four million sports and recreation-related concussions occur each year.

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Study: Vegetative Brains Show Signs of Awareness

(Dallas Morning News) Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them.

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Subtle Thinking Problems May Up Stroke Risk

(Yahoo! News) Men with impaired brain function may be at higher risk of suffering a stroke, even if these impairments are quite minor, a new study published today in the journal Neurology hints.

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