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 27, 2004

• New Guidelines for Treating Pediatric Migraine Released by American Academy of Neurology and Child Neurology Society
• Maintaining Physical Activity Linked to Less Cognitive Decline in Older Men

December 13, 2004

• Anger, Negative Emotions May Trigger Stroke

November 22, 2004

• Long-Term Obesity Linked to Loss of Brain Tissue in Women
• Tip Sheet for the November 23, 2004 Neurology

November 8, 2004

• Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Memory of MS Patients

October 26, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology and American Neurological Association Announce Support for Embryonic and Adult Human Stem Cell Research

October 25, 2004

• Tip Sheet for the October 26, 2004 Neurology

October 11, 2004

• Blood Pressure Drugs May Slow Deterioration of Alzheimer’s
• Analysis of Tamoxifen Studies Reveals Slight Increase of Stroke Risk

September 28, 2004

• New Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Postherpetic Neuralgia

September 27, 2004

• Pregnancy is a risk factor for restless legs syndrome
• Future of Cosmetic Neurology Debated

September 13, 2004

• Hepatitis B vaccine may be associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis
• Mild Alzheimer’s Leads to Errors on Driving Test

August 23, 2004

• Study finds genetic regional reductions of gray matter may be underlying cause of dyslexia
• Tip Sheet for the August 24, 2004 Neurology

August 9, 2004

• Mentally Demanding Jobs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
• Understanding of Headaches Improves with Revised Criteria

August 2, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology is a partner in Covering Kids & Families 2004

July 26, 2004

• Migraines Far More Likely to Occur around Menstruation, Medication May Prevent More than Half
• More Than Half of Hospitalized Stroke Patients Likely to Be Treated for Hypertension Against Medical Guidelines

July 21, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology Makes National Honor Roll

July 12, 2004

• Vertigo Can Be Treated at Home
• Neurology journal broadens recruitment efforts for clinical research trials

June 21, 2004

• After Amnesia, Brain Lesions Appear
• Tip Sheet for the June 22, 2004 Neurology

June 14, 2004

• Neurologists Go to Washington

June 7, 2004

• Epilepsy Drugs Cause Bone Loss
• Helpful or Harmful? Medicinal Value of Marijuana Remains Unclear

May 24, 2004

• People with Low Incomes More Likely to Develop Brain Tumors
• Guideline Evaluates Treatment of Infantile Spasms

May 10, 2004

• Risk Factors Identified for Persistent Post-Shingles Pain
• Guideline Evaluates Use of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound

May 7, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology Sums up Scientific Highlights from 56th Annual Meeting

May 4, 2004

• Highlights Summarized for Movement Disorders Research at 56th Annual Meeting

April 29, 2004

• Cells from Adult Bone Marrow Can Be Converted into Brain Stem Cells Suitable for Transplantation

April 28, 2004

• Dementia, Sensory Neuropathy in Sub-Saharan HIV-Positive Patients
• Veterans Have Increased Risk of ALS
• Study Shows Coenzyme Q10 May Prevent Migraine
• Severity of Depressed Mood Affects Stroke Risk
• PET Scanning Promising in Diagnosing Cancer-Related Neurological Disorders
• Study Shows Possible Link Between Parkinson's Disease Medication and Cardiac Valve Disease

April 27, 2004

• Mexican Americans at Greater Risk for Stroke than Non-Hispanic Whites
• Molecule Pumped Directly into Brain Improves Parkinson's Disease Symptoms
• Surgery for treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy varies among ethnic groups
• Creatine is Safe, but not Effective, in Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease
• Botulinum Toxin Can Help Musicians with Dystonia
• Parkinson's Disease Cell Loss Starts Years Before Diagnosis
• Language “Center” of Brain Shifts with Age
• Late Breaking Science at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
• Hormone May Offer Hope for Treating Some Behavioral Disorders
• AAN 2004 Public Leadership Award Goes to Leon Fleisher, Musician Who Overcame Dystonia
• APOE Gene Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
• Blood Pressure Drug Helps Delay Ischemic Brain Damage in Stroke Patients
• Improved Mood Tied to Better Language Ability

April 26, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society Develop Guidelines for Treating Epilepsy
• Parkinson’s Drug Effective in Treating Restless Leg Syndrome
• Alzheimer’s Drug Improves Memory, Cognition in MS Patients
• Migraine with Aura, Cholesterol Increase Risk of Stroke in Women

April 21, 2004

• AAN Develops Neurology Education Series for Patients and Families
• American Academy of Neurology Awards 2004 Potamkin Prize to Two Scientists Instrumental in Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Therapies

April 19, 2004

• Media Alert: Annual Meeting Press Room and Media Briefing Schedule Information

April 12, 2004

• Guideline: Heart Condition Does Not Increase Risk of Second Stroke
• Reading Test May Validly Estimate Pre-Dementia Functioning

March 22, 2004

• Smoking Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
• New Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy Recommend Early Neuroimaging Tests and Screening for Related Disorders

March 15, 2004

• Two Journalists Selected for American Academy of Neurology 56th Annual Meeting Fellowships

March 8, 2004

• Stress of Losing a Child Increases Risk of MS

March 1, 2004

• American Academy of Neurology Presents 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco
• NINDS Researcher Receives Inaugural Award for Work in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Neurological Institute Researcher Receives Inaugural Award for Work in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• University of Utah Neurologist Receives Inaugural Award for Work in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

February 23, 2004

• Tip Sheet for the February 24, 2004 Neurology

February 9, 2004

• Genes Influence Memory in Families with Alzheimer’s Disease
• Clozapine effective for controlling dyskinesias in people with severe Parkinson's

January 26, 2004

• Tip Sheet for the January 27, 2004 Neurology Journal

January 21, 2004

• Neurologists Take on Challenge of Advocacy Work

January 12, 2004

• Taking Vitamin D Supplements Lowers Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

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.