AAN Press Release Archives

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) press releases are based on new studies published in the weekly journal Neurology®, advocacy efforts, new guidelines and annual meeting science. Read press releases pertaining to the AAN Annual Meeting. Press releases are archived by year:

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May 16, 2012

• Study Finds Head Impacts in Contact Sports May Reduce Learning in College Athletes

May 14, 2012

• Eyes Wide Shut: Sleepwalking Common in Adults?

May 9, 2012

• Response to First Drug Treatment May Signal Likelihood of Future Seizures in People with Epilepsy

May 2, 2012

• Eating Fish, Chicken, Nuts May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 25, 2012

• University of Illinois Researcher Receives $240,000 for Myasthenia Gravis Research
• University of California Researcher Awarded $130,000 for Stroke Research
• Washington University Researcher Awarded $130,000 Alzheimer’s Research Grant
• Harvard Medical Researcher Awarded $130,000 Epilepsy Research Grant
• University of Rochester Researcher Awarded $263,622 for Multiple Sclerosis Research

April 24, 2012

• American Academy of Neurology Foundation is Now the American Brain Foundation

April 23, 2012

• New Guidelines: Treatments Can Help Prevent Migraine
• AAN Migraine Guideline Press Conference

April 22, 2012

• Neuro Film Festival Unveils its 2012 Contest Winners

April 19, 2012

• Study: Use of Drug Following First Sign of Possible MS Reduces Likelihood of Progression to MS

April 18, 2012

• Get Moving: Daily Exercise May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk at Any Age
• Breaking Point: When Does Head Trauma in Sports Lead to Memory Loss?
• Annual Meeting Abstract on Sports and Head Trauma (.pdf)

April 17, 2012

• Clinical Trial: Intestinal Gel Reduces ‘Off’ Time in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease
• Annual Meeting Abstract on Intestinal Gel for Parkinson's disease (.pdf)
• FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to New Orleans Saturday, April 21!

April 16, 2012

• Pill Reduced Number of MS Lesions in Phase II Trial
• Annual Meeting Abstract on Pill for MS (.pdf)

April 15, 2012

• New Method May Help Detect Marker for Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier
• Annual Meeting Abstract on AD Marker (.pdf)

April 11, 2012

• Good News for Parkinson’s Patients: Drugs May Ease Depression without Worsening Motor Problems

April 5, 2012

• Astronaut with Parkinson’s Calls on Patients to Take Charge of Their Future

April 4, 2012

• Studies: Memory Declines Faster In Years Closest to Death; Mental Activity Best Protection

April 3, 2012

• AAN Pledges to Improve Quality of Life for Epilepsy Patients in Response to IOM Report

March 26, 2012

• Guideline: IVIg Effective for Certain Nerve and Muscle Disorders
• Patient Summary (.pdf)

March 22, 2012

• American Academy of Neurology Foundation Hosting FREE Brain Health Fair on April 21

March 21, 2012

• Memory Problems May Increase After Being Hospitalized

March 14, 2012

• Eye Health Is Related to Brain Health

March 7, 2012

• Past Pregnancies Linked to Reduced MS Risk in Women

February 28, 2012

• ALS Researcher Who Died of ALS Honored with New Research Fellowship

February 27, 2012

• Low Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Cause Memory Problems

February 23, 2012

• Neurologists on Capitol Hill: Prevent Nationwide Shortage of Neurologists, Longer Patient Wait Times

February 22, 2012

• Migraine Linked to Increased Risk of Depression in Women
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 21, 2012

• American Academy of Neurology Announces 2012 Research Award Winners
• London Neurologist Wins $25,000 Sheila Essey Award for ALS Research
• Tokyo Neurologist Wins $100,000 Potamkin Prize for Alzheimer’s Research
• Veteran Astronaut Receives AAN’s Public Leadership in Neurology Award
• Cleveland Clinic Neurologist Awarded Dystel Prize for MS Research
• Being Born in Another Country May Protect Against Stroke for U.S. Hispanics

February 20, 2012

• Guideline: Monitoring Spinal Cord During Surgery May Help Prevent Paralysis
• Clinician Summary (.pdf)
• Patient Summary (.pdf)
• View the guideline (.pdf)
• Mother’s Migraine May Increase Baby’s Risk of Colic
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 19, 2012

• Study: New Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury Shows Promise in Animals
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 17, 2012

• Is Clot-Busting Drug Safe for Kids with Strokes?
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 16, 2012

• Study: Weight Training Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 15, 2012

• How Fast You Walk and Your Grip in Middle Age May Predict Dementia, Stroke
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 14, 2012

• Trouble Sleeping? It May Affect Your Memory Later On
• View Study (.pdf)

February 13, 2012

• Larger Belly Linked to Memory Problems in People with HIV

February 12, 2012

• Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss
• Read Study (.pdf)

February 8, 2012

• FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to New Orleans, April 21, 2012

February 7, 2012

• Vote for Your Favorite Video! Public Voting Now Open for 2012 Neuro Film Festival

February 6, 2012

• Who Will Benefit from Stroke Drug? New Score Can Help Decide

February 1, 2012

• Marker for Alzheimer’s Disease May Affect Mental Function Even in Healthy Adults
• Speak Up: What You Should Know About Stroke

January 31, 2012

• Press Room Registration Now Open for American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

January 25, 2012

• American Academy of Neurology: Neurologists Should Ask Patients About Abuse
• Study: Men at Higher Risk for Mild Memory Loss Than Women

January 16, 2012

• Broken Arm? Brain Shifts Quickly When Using a Sling or Cast
• Neurologist Named AAN Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Advocate of the Year

January 9, 2012

• Clinical Trial: Nicotine Patch Shows Benefits in Mild Cognitive Impairment

January 4, 2012

• New Guideline: Caution Needed When Choosing Seizure Drugs for People with HIV/AIDS

January 3, 2012

• Send Your Video Now! Last Call for Entries for 2012 Neuro Film Festival

For more information about AAN press releases, please contact Angela Babb at ababb@aan.com or (651) 695-2789 or Rachel Seroka at rseroka@aan.com or (651) 695-2738.