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Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in the May 15, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The link does not apply to...
5/7/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Actor John O’Hurley Hosts New AAN Epilepsy Video
Television actor and “Dancing with the Stars” winner John O’Hurley is the host of Epilepsy: A Guide for Patients and Families, the latest free patient education DVD and guidebook produced by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and its...
5/15/2013 10:00 AM EDT
MS May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-Americans
Contrary to a widely accepted belief, African-Americans may have a higher rather than lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than Caucasians, according to a new study in the May 7, 2013, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of...
4/30/2013 2:05 PM EDT
More Evidence Suggests Eating Omega 3s and Avoiding Meat, Dairy Linked to Preserving Memory
The largest study to date finds that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, chicken and salad dressing and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods may be linked to preserving memory and thinking abilities. However, the...
4/26/2013 2:45 PM EDT
Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk
The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the “stroke belt” when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new study published in the April 24, 2013, online issue of 2TUNeurologyUP®P2T, the medical journal...
4/18/2013 2:00 PM EDT
The Doctor Won’t See You Now? Study: US Facing a Neurologist Shortage
Americans with brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS) who need to see a neurologist may face longer wait times or have more difficulty finding a neurologist, according to a new study published...
4/17/2013 2:00 PM EDT
Fainting May Run in Families While Triggers May Not
New research suggests that fainting may be genetic and, in some families, only one gene may be responsible. However, a predisposition to certain triggers, such as emotional distress or the sight of blood, may not be inherited. The study is published...
4/9/2013 1:45 PM EDT
AAN Guideline Recommends Treatments for Tapeworm Infection That Is on Rise in U.S.
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released an evidence-based guideline on treating neurocysticercosis, a tapeworm infection causing seizures that is common in developing countries and is now on the rise in developed countries, including...
4/2/2013 1:15 PM EDT
Stroke Neurologist Expert Immediately Available to Discuss Condition and Treatment After Illinois Senator Mark Kirk Experiences Stroke
Expert neurologist immediately available to discuss stroke after news that Illinois Senator Mark Kirk has experienced a stroke.
1/23/2012 2:00 PM EST
Neurotrauma Experts Available
The American Academy of Neurology has neurotrauma experts available for interviews to discuss critical care and recovery.
1/10/2011 1:55 PM EST
Experts Available on Head Trauma and ALS
The American Academy of Neurology has neurology experts in Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis and head injury available to speak about the latest findings regarding the two conditions in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology.
8/17/2010 2:55 PM EDT
Neurologist Available to Speak About Stroke
A stroke spokesman for the American Academy of Neurology is available to speak about stroke related to Vice President Joe Biden's oldest son suffering a mild stroke.
5/12/2010 9:00 AM EDT
