FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON February 18, 2003
American Academy of Neurology journal launches new section for non-scientists
St. Paul, Minn. -
Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology''s twice-monthly scientific journal for neurologists and neuroscientists, has recently launched a new feature tailored for the layperson called the Patient Page. "The public’s appetite for health care information is evident in the growing number of websites, magazines and TV segments dedicated to health care,” according to Robert Griggs, MD, editor-in-chief of Neurology. "Our Patient Page authors are practicing neurologists who work with patients daily and understand their concerns. Often, patients come to their appointments armed with information they’ve picked up from the Internet or TV. It''''s our goal to give them access to accurate, credible and practical information through this new online section.” Recent Patient Page subject matter has included: * Memory problems after epilepsy surgery * Brain Attack: Dial 911 * Vitamins and the Risk for Parkinson''''s Disease * Depression may be another risk for Alzheimer''''s dementia: Your doctor can help Robin Brey, MD, a neurologist in San Antonio, TX, is the Patient Page editor. She said articles alert the public to an exciting research finding or new treatment reported in the scientific publication. “Our articles are aimed at providing practical health care information that patients, family members, and caregivers can understand as they strive to keep current with treatment options and news about prevention." The Patient Pages can be accessed at www.neurology.org (click on the Patient Page icon) or http://www.aan.com/press/index.cfm.