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 26, 2005

• After Gastric Bypass Surgery, Important to Check Vitamin B1 Deficiency

December 12, 2005

• Depression and Anxiety Improve After Epilepsy Surgery

November 23, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Elaborates Expert Witness Guidelines

November 21, 2005

• In Autism and Related Disorders, Recognizing Emotion Is Different Than Identity

November 7, 2005

• Is It Okay to Sign Alzheimer’s Patients Up for Research Studies?

October 24, 2005

• Botulinum Toxin Can Ease Intense Facial Pain

October 19, 2005

• First Neurology EXPO Happens This Saturday in Atlanta

October 10, 2005

• Eyes May Provide Window to Future Strokes

October 5, 2005

• Speakers and Youth World Information Announced for First Neurology EXPO

September 26, 2005

• Updated Guideline: Carotid Endarterectomy Beneficial for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Moderate to Severe Stenosis

September 23, 2005

• First Neurology EXPO Comes to Atlanta on October 22

September 12, 2005

• New Guideline: Blood Test Can Help Determine Type of Seizure

August 29, 2005

• AAN Foundation, The ALS Association Partner to Finance Clinician Scientist Development Award
• AAN Foundation, National MS Society Partner for Clinician Scientist Development Award

August 22, 2005

• Children with Sudden Onset of Continuous Seizures Benefit from Propofol Treatment

August 18, 2005

• Calendar Alert: First Neurology EXPO Comes to Atlanta in October

August 8, 2005

• Using Simple Forms Can Improve Stroke Care

July 25, 2005

• Fragile X-Related Disorder Difficult to Diagnose; Guidelines Suggested in New Study

July 12, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Supports Embryonic Stem-Cell Research Bill

July 11, 2005

• Majority of ALS Patients Are Not Depressed

June 27, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Opens Office in D.C.

June 23, 2005

• Neurology Now, American Academy of Neurology Patient Magazine, Wins National Award

June 22, 2005

• New Guideline: Drugs for Blood Pressure and Seizures Among Treatments Recommended for Essential Tremor

June 13, 2005

• 30 Years Later, Epilepsy Surgery Shows Good Results

June 8, 2005

• Neurologists Go to Washington for 3rd Successful Year

May 23, 2005

• Magnetic Stimulation May Improve Stroke Recovery

May 9, 2005

• Study Evaluates Alzheimer’s Patients’ Ability to Make Decisions about Treatment

April 26, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Sums up Scientific Highlights from 57th Annual Meeting

April 25, 2005

• Dr. Thomas R. Swift Elected 29th President of the American Academy of Neurology
• Increased Risk Associated with Combining Carotid Artery, Coronary Artery Surgeries

April 14, 2005

• Ibuprofen May Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
• Drug May Help MS Patients with Laughing, Crying Spells
• Bright Arctic Light Can Lead to Migraine
• Special Physical Therapy Technique Successful for Chronic Back Pain
• Golfers’ Yips May Be Movement Disorder
• Hormone Aids Recovery in Rats with Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Obesity Linked to Risk of Severe Headaches
• Women Not Given Same Tests for Stroke

April 13, 2005

• Pathological Gambling Associated with Brain Impairments
• Spirituality, Religious Practice May Slow Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Essential Tremor Associated with Increased Risk of Dementia
• Public Leadership in Neurology Award Honors Leeza Gibbons for Alzheimer’s Awareness Efforts

April 12, 2005

• Late-breaking Science Presented at the 57th AAN Annual Meeting
• Study Shows Statin Use Before or After Stroke Improves Recovery

April 11, 2005

• Media Alert: 57th Annual Meeting Press Room and Media Briefing Schedule Information
• Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phone Use and Brain Tumors

April 5, 2005

• Children’s Hospital Neurologist Receives Young Investigator Award in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• 2005 Potamkin Prize Awarded to Two Neurologists for Research in Early, Preclinical Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 4, 2005

• Media Alert: Neurology Now Magazine Launches at AAN Meeting

March 22, 2005

• Definition of Persistent Vegetative State Available from American Academy of Neurology

March 21, 2005

• New Studies Show Mixed Results on Epilepsy Drugs and Birth Defects

March 9, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Presents 57th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach

March 7, 2005

• Stroke Warning Signs Often Occur Hours or Days before Attack

March 1, 2005

• New Patient Magazine from the American Academy of Neurology to Launch in April

February 21, 2005

• Migraine Linked to Risky Heart Health

February 7, 2005

• Marijuana Use Affects Blood Flow in Brain Even After Abstinence

January 31, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Program Receives Grassroots Award from Public Affairs Council

January 24, 2005

• Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Midlife Strongly Linked to Risk of Dementia
• Increased Physical Activity Not Linked to ALS Risk
• Case Definition for Polyneuropathy Developed to Standardize Research

January 20, 2005

• American Academy of Neurology Names Two Advocates of the Year

January 10, 2005

• New Guideline: Corticosteroids Recommended for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• Care of Rural Stroke Patients Improves with Telephone Support
• Governor Romney and Mayor Menino Proclaim January as Think Neurology Now Month in Massachusetts and Boston

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.