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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December 24, 2001

• Leisure Activity Decreases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
• Hormone Replacement Therapy May Delay Cognitive Decline in Older Women

December 10, 2001

• Cognitive Impairment and Heart Failure Found in Elderly

November 26, 2001

• Electrical Brain Stimulation Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms

November 12, 2001

• Study Finds Bupropion SR Effective in Treating Neuropathic Pain
• Memory Loss Affects Nearly One-Fourth of Those Over 65

October 22, 2001

• Small Head Circumference Coupled with ApoE e4 Gene is a Factor in Alzheimer's Disease
• Tic Disorders Related to Problems in School

October 8, 2001

• Autistic Behavior Linked to Several Brain Areas in Children with Tuberous Sclerosis
• Oliver Sacks Reaches into History for Latest Diagnosis

September 24, 2001

• Can Viral Infections Cause ALS?

September 10, 2001

• Cooling Vest Improves Symptoms for MS Patients
• Younger, More Educated Parkinson's Patients More Likely to Use Alternative Treatments

August 27, 2001

• Estrogen Patch May Improve Memory for Women with Alzheimer's
• Substitution of Generic Drugs May Cause Problems for Epilepsy Patients

August 13, 2001

• Alzheimer's Patients Taking Drug Maintain Daily Activities Longer
• Constipation Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease

July 23, 2001

• Study Ties Stuttering to Anatomical Differences in the Brain

July 9, 2001

• Febrile Convulsions in Early Childhood Not Harmful to the Developing Brain

June 25, 2001

• Study Links APOE?4 and Alzheimer’s Disease in Very Elderly
• Test Can Predict Whether Whiplash Will Lead to Disability

June 11, 2001

• Using Computer Doesn't Increase Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Study Helps Predict Children with Difficult-to-Treat Epilepsy

May 21, 2001

• Botulinum Toxin Injections May Ease Low Back Pain
• New Marker for Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis

May 7, 2001

• Research Ties Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiencies with Alzheimer's Disease

April 23, 2001

• Driving Abilities are Inhibited in Some People with MS

April 9, 2001

• Vitamin Treatment Brings Dramatic Improvements in Patients with Rare Muscle Disorder
• Study Finds Long-Term Ecstasy Use Leads To Memory Loss
• MS Patients Should Get Flu Shots

March 26, 2001

• Research Looks at How Caregivers and Patients Make Tough Decisions

March 12, 2001

• Drug Therapies for Tourette Syndrome-Related Tics Tested in Clinical Trials
• Study Ties Weight Loss in Female Alzheimer's Patients to APOE e4 Allele

February 26, 2001

• Source of "Ringing of the Ears" Extends Beyond Hearing Systems
• Cholesterol-Fighting Drug Also Helps Fight Heart Disease

February 12, 2001

• Gluten in the Diet May Be the Cause of Recurring Headaches
• Study Ties Gene to Faster Progression of MS Symptoms

January 22, 2001

• Drug Can Reduce Pain for Stroke Patients

January 19, 2001

• Caregivers Conference Offers Tools and Techniques

January 8, 2001

• Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Cognitive Decline
• Children Find Relief from Migraine through Biofeedback and Relaxation Training

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