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American Academy of Neurology President Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN, updates AAN members on Academy news and action on issues important to their profession and patients.

September 3 Deadline Approaching for Education Research Grant Proposals

The September 3 deadline is approaching to submit proposals for two to four awards-ranging from $5,000 to $10,000-through the AAN’s Education Research Grant program for projects that can help improve the neurologic education of AAN member residents and fellows, medical students, practicing neurologists, and non-neurologists.

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September 30 Deadline Approaching for AAN/AANPA Board of Directors, President Elect Nominations

Fellow members looking to influence the Academy's direction and the future of the neurology profession are encouraged to apply, and all AAN members are invited to nominate a qualified FAAN colleague.

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2011 Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Now Open

Online abstract submission for the Scientific Program at the 2011 AAN Annual Meeting in Hawaii is now open and the deadline to submit abstracts is October 25, 2010.

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AAN Publishes Patient Education Book on Smell and Taste Disorders

Available in bookstores on September 1, 2010, Navigating Smell and Taste Disorders by Ronald DeVere, MD, and Marjorie Calvert is the inaugural book in the AAN's new Neurology Now Books™ series.

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Concerned about Concussions in Sports? AAN Joins CDC in Campaign to Help Coaches

Just in time for the fall sports season, a new free online training, created in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology, helps prepare coaches in less than 30 minutes.

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Alzheimer's Disease Study Halted

This is the latest disappointing result in a string of treatment failures for Alzheimer's disease aimed at amyloid processing.

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Capitol Hill Report: Keeping Pressure on Congress for Primary Care Bonus

With members of Congress back campaigning in the districts, I've spent some time working with their staff members, trying to keep momentum going forward on our efforts to have neurology included in the primary care bonus.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Bans Use of Federal Funds for Stem Cell Research

UPDATE: August 25: The U.S. Department of Justice has said it would appeal a U.S. District Court ruling as Administration officials warned that more stringent stem cell rules could jeopardize scientific projects.

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2011 AAN Awards Applications Now Accepted

Apply now for a 2011 AAN Award and be recognized for your work in neurology.

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Submit a Video to the Neuro Film Festival

Submit a video about someone with a brain disorder to the 2011 Neuro Film Festival to help raise support for brain research.

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Position Open for PIP Editor

The Academy is seeking candidates for the Performance In Practice (PIP) Editor to provide oversight of the new online PIP program.

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

What are your thoughts regarding the link between head injury and ALS?

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AAN in the News: Active minds delay dementia but speed decline once it hits

(USA Today) Poring over crossword puzzles, reading and listening to tunes may slow or delay brain decline at first, but being mentally active might speed up dementia once it hits, new research suggests.

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AAN in the News: MS activity may vary with seasons

(CNN) In the spring and summer months, some people with multiple sclerosis are at a two to three times greater risk for disease activity, according to research published Monday in the journal Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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AAN in the News: Spinal taps may be useful in predicting brain disorders

(L.A. Times) A brief needle-in-the-back test could someday tell you whether you're likely to suffer from neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.

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