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AAN Press Release: Marker for Alzheimer's Disease May Affect Mental Function Even in Healthy Adults

High levels of the protein beta-amyloid in the brain that is associated with Alzheimer's disease may affect brain performance even in healthy adults, according to a study published in the February 1, 2012, online issue of Neurology®. (February 2, 2012)

AAN Leaders Meet with Head of Innovation Center on Stroke, Alzheimer's Care

The group stressed that neurologists should be involved in testing new care and payment models. (February 1, 2012)

AAN-Joint Commission Speak Up Campaign Provides Advice on Early Signs and Risks of Stroke

The Joint Commission is launching this campaign, which coincides with the February 1-3 International Stroke Conference 2012, to help Americans understand the importance of preventing strokes and seeking immediate treatment when they occur. (February 1, 2012)

Last Chance to Register for February 7 EHR Implementation Webinar: What You Need to Know from A-Z

Take advantage of reduced rates and register by February 3. (February 1, 2012)

AAN Press Release: Press Room Registration Now Open for American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The AAN Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of neurologists who come together to share the latest advances in neurologic research. (January 31, 2012)

Corboy to Receive President's Award

John R. Corboy, MD, FAAN, will be presented with the President's Award preceding the Presidential Plenary Session on Tuesday, April 24. (January 31, 2012)

In Memoriam: Former AAN President Gilbert H. Glaser, MD, FAAN

Gilbert H. Glaser, MD, FAAN, who served as president of the AAN from 1973 to 1975, died on January 21, 2012. (January 26, 2012)

Attention Clerkship Directors: Try NeuroSAE Medical Student Edition FREE!

Clerkship Directors are encouraged to try a new version of the AAN's popular online self-assessment examination for medical students on a FREE trial basis. (January 26, 2012)

New Toolkit Helps Hospitals Use Inpatient, Patient Safety Indicators

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers a free toolkit to guide hospitals through the process of using the AHRQ Inpatient Quality Indicators and Patient Safety Indicators to improve care. (January 26, 2012)

AAN Position Statement Guides Neurologists on Abused Patients

The AAN's "Position Statement on Abuse and Violence" was developed to help aid neurologists in screening patients for different types of abusive treatment from family or caretakers. (January 25, 2012)

AAN Press Release: Study Reveals Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

Men may be at higher risk of experiencing mild cognitive impairment than women, according to a study published in the January 25, 2012, online issue of Neurology®. (January 25, 2012)

AAN Press Release: Neurologists Should Ask Patients About Abuse

Types of abuse include elder abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, cyberbullying and violence. (January 25, 2012)

Capitol Hill Report: Budget Offsets Could Fix SGR for One Year—or Permanently

Fixing the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula remains a top issue as we inch closer to the March 1 deadline for congressional action to prevent a 27.4 percent cut in Medicare physician reimbursement. (January 20, 2012)

National Quality Forum Seeks Nominees for Health Information Technology Advisory Committee

Interested candidates should complete the nomination information by Wednesday, February 1. (January 19, 2012)

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