2011 Press Kits

New AAN Endorsed Tools for Recognizing and Managing Sports Concussion

The American Academy of Neurology is issuing a call to all youth and high school coaches, athletes and parents to learn the signs of sports concussion and to know when a player must leave the game.

• Press Release
• Feature Article: School Sports: Tips to Identify and Treat Concussions
• FREE Online Safety Course for High School and Youth Coaches
• Card for Coaches and Players
• Position Statement
• More Resources: Sports Concussion Toolkit

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Navigating Smell and Taste Disorders

• Author Bios
• Sample Recipes
• Press Release
• Buy Book Now

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AAN Groundbreaking Celebration Press Kit

• Press Release
• AAN Fact Sheet
• AAN Leadership Bios
• Press Conference Video

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New Guideline: Best Treatments for Diabetic Nerve Pain

• Guideline
• Clinician Summary
• Patient Summary
• Press Release
• Press conference
• Listen to Radio Public Service Announcement (:60)
• Listen to Radio Public Service Announcement (:30)

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2011 Annual Meeting: E-Press Kits

• Access 2011 Annual Meeting Press Kit (Late-Breaking Abstracts).
• Access 2011 Annual Meeting Press Kit (Non-Late-Breaking Abstracts).

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Neuro Film Festival 2011

People who have compelling stories to share regarding how they or a loved one has been affected by a brain disorder are invited to submit a short video to the 2011 Neuro Film Festival℠, an AAN Foundation event that aims to raise awareness about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments and cures. The deadline to enter is February 15, 2011.

• Press Release
• NeuroFilmFestival.com
• Neuro Film Festival YouTube Channel
• Neuro Film Festival Facebook Page
• Neuro Film Festival Poster

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New Guideline: Plasma Exchange Effective in Treating Severe MS Relapses, Neuropathies

A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends using plasma exchange to treat people with severe relapses in multiple sclerosis (MS) and related diseases, as well as those with certain kinds of nerve disorders known as neuropathies.

• Guideline
• Clinician Summary
• Patient Summary
• Press Release

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AAN Foundation 20th Anniversary PSA

1. Press Release
2. Help Us Find a Cure for Brain Disease

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Essential Tremor Guideline

1. Press release
2. Evidence-based guideline update: Treatment of essential tremor
3. Patient summary
4. Clinician summary

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Michael J. Fox

1. Press Release
2. Outfoxing Parkinson's: Michael J. Fox's personal, heroic quest

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Kevin Sorbo

1. Press Release
2. Hidden Hercules: Actor Kevin Sorbo reveals his secret battle with stroke