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Join a group of more than 22,000 medical specialists committed to promoting the highest quality care of patients with neurological diseases. The AAN offers a variety of membership types, including membership for physicians, medical students, non-physician neurology professionals, and the AAN's esteemed fellowship status. To become an AAN member, please fill out the appropriate membership application.

Practice Highlights

The Practice section features clinical practice guidelines for both patients and clinicians, patient safety educational initiatives, information on Pay-for-Performance and Medicare's PQRI program. Look for related areas, such as coding and reimbursement, payer relations, and health information technology-and how they can impact your practice.

Education Highlights

Neurologic education is one of the AAN's core values. The AAN extends this beyond its membership to K-12 students, college students, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists in practice and Academia, and non-neurologist physicians. The website's Education section is the place where both members and non-members can learn of the scope and breadth of neurologic education opportunities created and hosted by the AAN. This educational mission is delivered in three main venues: the Annual Meeting, regional meetings, and online.

Science Highlights

The Science section contains AAN resources relevant to the academic neurologist and to those who follow scientific developments in neurology, whether basic, translational, or purely clinical. The section contains information regarding AAN scientific awards and training grants, news and resources related to the NINDS, and information related to the AAN Science Committee and its role in planning the scientific aspects of the AAN Annual Meeting.

Advocacy Highlights

The Academy gives members the tools, training, and assistance they need to change American health policy for the better, often in collaboration with local, national, and international medical and patient organizations. Explore the Advocacy pages to find the information and resources you need to get involved today, and to offer your feedback on how the AAN can assist in your advocacy efforts.

Publications Highlights

The AAN supports neurologic research, scientific inquiry, information sharing, and quality education. For neurologists, the peer-reviewed weekly journal Neurology(R), self-study publication Continuum, and other offerings promote lifelong learning and enhanced patient care. Patients, families, and caregivers draw inspiration from the Neurology Now magazine and get facts about neurologic disorders and treatments from evidence-based guideline summaries and clearly-written education books. From the exam room to the living room, the AAN offers print and online resources for everyone.

Foundation Highlights

The American Academy of Neurology Foundation (AAN Foundation) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the AAN.

Our Mission: The Foundation exists to further the goals of the American Academy of Neurology by supporting education and research in neurology, and is dedicated to improving patient care, quality of life, and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders.

Communities Highlights

Where you can connect with your colleagues in your subspecialty or area of interest. Each community is supported through forums where members can discuss topics most important to them, access relevant articles, and contribute to valuable community-generated resources.

Marketplace Highlights

Welcome to AAN Marketplace, your one-stop shop for tools, resources, and more. You'll find a wide selection of educational and clinical reference tools for your neurology practice in the AAN Store(TM). Search or post employment opportunities in Dendrite: Career Connections in Neurology(TM). If you are an AAN member, please check that you are logged in to take advantage of member-only discounts.

Press Room Highlights

The AAN's online press room provides assistance to the news media in understanding the latest research in neurology, as well as the role of the neurologist in providing quality patient care.

- Background/Data	- Patient Summary	- Clinician Summary
- Slide Presentation	- PDA Version	- Podcast
- Poster	- Clinical Example	- Public Service Announcement
- Audio Conference	- Press Release	- Video

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May 2010	Evidence Report: The Efficacy and Safety of Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) in the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Current guideline. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools:
Sep 2008	The Use of Natalizumab (Tysabri) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Current guideline. Physician Tools: Patient Tools:
Mar 2007	Neutralizing Antibodies to Interferon-beta: Assessment of Their Clinical and Radiographic Impact Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 07/10/2010. Physician Tools: Patient Tools:
Nov 2003	The Use of Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None
Sep 2003	Utility of MRI in Suspected MS Current guideline. Reaffirmed on 11/15/2008 and 10/23/2005. Physician Tools: Patient Tools:
Dec 2002	Immunization and Multiple Sclerosis: A Summary of Published Evidence and Recommendations Under update. Reaffirmed on 12/09/2006. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None
Feb 2002	Disease Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis Current guideline-reaffirmed 07/19/2008 and 10/17/2003. Replaces Practice advisory on selection of patients with multiple sclerosis for treatment with Betaseron. Physician Tools: Patient Tools: None
May 2000	The Usefulness of Evoked Potentials in Identifying Clinically Silent Lesions in Patients with Suspected Multiple Sclerosis Current guideline-reaffirmed on 08/02/2008, 01/13/2007 and 10/18/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None
Jun 1999	The Relationship of MS to Physical Trauma and Psychological Stress Guideline under update. Guideline-reaffirmed 10/17/2003. Physician Tools: None Patient Tools: None

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