Rasheda Ali-Walsh, author, actor, and daughter of Muhammad Ali, is partnering with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) to help educate the public about Parkinson disease by lending her voice to Public Service Announcements promoting the AAN's new clinical guidelines.
The 58th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology scientific highlights gave new insight into the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, improvements in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and neuropathy, and advances in treatments for spinal cord injury and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
People who have had near death experiences often have different arousal systems controlling the sleep-wake states than people who have not had a near death experience, according to a new study published in the April 11, 2006, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the AAN.
The prospects for stem cell repair of the nervous system may be advanced by the use of cells derived from bone marrow, and the use of a hydrogel to direct cell growth.
Muhammad Ali has been quoted and written about more than anyone in the world. Yet for all those words, few people have ever seen him as he is portrayed in the new issue of Neurology Now, a magazine for patients with neurological conditions and their families.
In women with epilepsy, having a longer or shorter menstrual cycle reduces ovulation, and lack of ovulation increases seizure frequency.
Children with neurological autoimmune diseases develop immune reactions to other targets in their bodies and in food early in their disease.
Some treatments for Parkinson disease may present an increased risk of developing pathological gambling in patients.
People who are overweight or obese in their 40s have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Exercise and diet can reduce neuropathic pain and help regenerate nerve fibers in patients with impaired glucose tolerance ("Prediabetes").
Higher levels of calcium in the blood are associated with less severe stroke and better outcome.
Six late-breaking research reports will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 58th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif., April 1 "“ 8, 2006.
People treated for Parkinson disease are prone to pathologic gambling, hypersexuality, and compulsive shopping.
An antibiotic may help prevent dementia in HIV patients.
Migraine headaches in teens are common, disabling, and substantially under-treated.
People with Parkinson disease are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Men with multiple sclerosis may experience improvements in cognitive function and a slowing of brain atrophy with testosterone therapy.
Early treatment significantly delays the initial progression of multiple sclerosis.
Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr., will be honored with the American Academy of Neurology Foundation's 2006 Public Leadership in Neurology Award for his work to raise public awareness of multiple sclerosis. Gooding will receive the award at the AAN's 58th Annual Meeting in San Diego.
New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology aim to educate physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease to improve quality of life.
The American Academy of Neurology will award the 2006 Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's and Related Diseases to Bradley Hyman, MD, PhD; Karen Ashe, MD, PhD; and Karen Duff, PhD. The $100,000 Potamkin Prize will be awarded Tuesday, April 4 at the AAN Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif.
New guidelines developed by the American Academy of Neurology aim to educate physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease to improve quality of life.
Memory, speed of thinking and other cognitive abilities get worse over time with marijuana use, according to a new study.
Body weight-supported treadmill training isn't more effective than conventional mobility rehabilitation for restoring movement to those with partial spinal cord injury, according to a new study. But an unexpectedly high number of patients achieved functional walking speeds regardless of treatment type.
Few people who are having a stroke get to the hospital in time to receive the clot-busting drug that reduces the chance of disability, according to a new study.
Because aspirin may cause bleeding, it is typically avoided in people who have had a hemorrhagic stroke, also called intracerebral hemorrhage. A new study, however, finds that aspirin may not increase the risk of recurrent intracerebral hemorrhage.
People with a brain defect called Arnold-Chiari Malformation often develop sleep apnea. A new study shows that surgery to remove the compression on the brain stem can also improve sleep apnea.
The American Academy of Neurology has named Glenn D. Graham, MD, PhD, a neurologist in Albuquerque, N.M., as Advocate of the Year. He was honored during the 4th annual Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, held Jan. 5 "“ 8. The Forum prepared 29 neurologists to serve as Advocacy Leaders.
A deficiency in vitamin B1 can be a serious complication following a popular surgery to treat obesity, according to a case study. If untreated, vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to Wernicke encephalopathy, a severe neurological condition.
Depression and anxiety are common problems for people whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by medication. A new study found that depression and anxiety improve significantly after epilepsy surgery.
The American Academy of Neurology has updated its guidelines regarding physician expert witness testimony in legal proceedings. The guidelines appear in a special article online as an "expedited e-pub" of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
In contrast to previous reports, for those with autism or Asperger's syndrome, recognizing facial expressions is separate from identifying familiar faces, according to a study.
A new study sheds light on this question, which may come up more often as potential treatments require more involved and invasive research. People at heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease took part in the study.
There is another use for botulinum toxin which has brought relief to some who suffer from migraines and eye spasms. Botulinum toxin can also successfully treat intense facial pain called trigeminal neuralgia, according to a study.
Looking into our eyes may help doctors predict who is at risk for stroke. A new study found that people with changes in the small blood vessels in their eyes are more likely to later suffer a stroke than people without these signs.
At Neurology EXPO on Saturday, October 22, neurologists in Atlanta will explain treatment options and recent research for MS, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, ALS, and vertigo. Other speakers will present information about caregiving and new Medicare legislation.
Carotid endarterectomy is the most frequently performed operation to prevent stroke. There is scientific evidence to support its use to prevent future stroke, according to an updated clinical practice guideline.
All are invited to the first Neurology EXPO sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology on Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center in hall A2. Neurology EXPO will bring information to people with neurological diseases under one roof.
Using a blood test to measure the level of the hormone prolactin can help determine, in certain clinical settings, whether an epileptic seizure has occurred, according to a guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology.
In collaboration with the National MS Society, the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation have provided the first Clinician Scientist Development Award to support research in MS. The Clinician Scientist Development Award will grant $75,000 per year for two years to Dr. Ari Green.
In collaboration with The ALS Association, the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation have announced the Clinician Scientist Development Award to support research in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Clinician Scientist Development Award will grant $75,000 per year for two years.
Propofol is a safe and effective drug to treat children with refractory status epilepticus, and it is recommended before thiopental, according to a study.
All are invited to the first Neurology EXPO on October 22 in Atlanta, sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation. The EXPO will bring the greatest number of resources aimed at providing information to people with neurological diseases under one roof.
Using standardized forms at the time stroke patients are admitted to and discharged from the hospital can improve care, according to a study of California hospitals.
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome can be difficult to diagnose and should have guidelines for diagnostic testing, according to a study in the July 26 issue of Neurology. A second study found chemotherapy aggravated symptoms in one woman's case.
The American Academy of Neurology delivered its position statement on embryonic stem-cell research to all members of the U.S. Senate today to demonstrate its support for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 (S.471), which passed the House earlier this year.
Contrary to what you might think, most people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are not depressed. They are also not more likely to be depressed if they want to die or hasten their own death.
Specific drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure and seizures can be beneficial in the treatment of essential tremor, according to the American Academy of Neurology in a new practice guideline. For limb tremors, surgery can be an option if drug therapy is ineffective.
A new study shows that the prognosis is good for people who have epilepsy surgery, even 30 years after the surgery.
A new therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain may improve recovery after a stroke, according to a study. The treatment is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.
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