2013 Annual Meeting Scientific Abstracts Now Available
Search the more than 2,300 scientific abstracts that will be presented at the 65th Annual Meeting. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 16, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
FREE Brain Health Fair Coming to San Diego to Help Patients and Families
SAN DIEGO – What: Brain Health Fair When: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location: Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, California Register Now: Free registration now open. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 16, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Migraine with Aura May Lead to Heart Attack, Blood Clots for Women
SAN DIEGO – Women who have migraines with aura, which are often visual disturbances such as flashing lights, may be more likely to have problems with their heart and blood vessels, and those on newer contraceptives may be at higher risk for blood clots, according to two studies released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 15, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Parkinson's Can Lead to Anxiety and Other Non-Motor Symptoms, Even Early On
MINNEAPOLIS – While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety and constipation. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 15, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Early Surgical Menopause Linked to Declines in Memory and Thinking Skills
SAN DIEGO – Women who undergo surgical menopause at an earlier age may have an increased risk of decline in memory and thinking skills, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 14, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Emerging Science Abstract Deadline is Tomorrow - Tuesday, January 15th
Tomorrow is the last day to submit a Emerging Science abstract. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 14, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Depressed Stroke Survivors May Face Triple the Risk of Death
SAN DIEGO – People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early and four times the risk of death from stroke than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 12, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
A Saliva Gland Test for Parkinson's Disease?
SAN DIEGO – New research suggests that testing a portion of a person's saliva gland may be a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease. The study was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 11, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Stem Cells May Hold Promise for Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
SAN DIEGO – Apparent stem cell transplant success in mice may hold promise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease. The results of the study were released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 10, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Help Support the Child Neurology Foundation at Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide Jan 12–17
From January 12—17, a portion of online and in-store sales made under the "Child Neurology Foundation Bookfair" campaign will be donated to the Child Neurology Foundation. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 9, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Hold the Diet Soda? Sweetened Drinks Linked to Depression, Coffee May Lower Risk
SAN DIEGO – New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee was tied to a slightly lower risk. The study was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 9, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Submit Your 2013 Emerging Science Abstract
The deadline to submit 2013 Emerging Science abstracts is Tuesday, January 15. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 8, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Can Blood Pressure Drugs Reduce the Risk of Dementia?
SAN DIEGO – People taking the blood pressure drugs called beta blockers may be less likely to have changes in the brain that can be signs of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 8, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Study: Parkinson's Disease Itself Does Not Increase Risk of Gambling, Shopping Addiction
MINNEAPOLIS – Parkinson's disease itself does not increase the risk of impulse control problems such as compulsive gambling and shopping that have been seen in people taking certain drugs for Parkinson's disease, according to new research published in the January 8, 2013, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
Capitol Hill Report: SGR Crisis Averted…for One Year
Bowing to the deep concerns of neurologists and other physicians, Congress has again stepped in and prevented catastrophic cuts to Medicare physician payments for one year. (Source: American Academy of Neurology)
Source: American Academy of Neurology - January 7, 2013 Category: Medical Law Source Type: news
