Neurology Now Magazine Launches at AAN Meeting

Newswise — What: Credentialed media are invited to a press conference introducing Neurology Now, the American Academy of Neurology's new magazine for patients and caregivers. It will officially launch during the AAN 57th Annual Meeting held in Miami Beach, Fla., April 9 " 16.

When: Monday, April 11, 2:00 " 3:00 p.m. (ET)

Where: Room A107 in the Miami Beach Convention Center

Who: The Neurology Now press conference will include:Robin L. Brey, MD, editor-in-chief of the magazineTeri Garr, cover feature of the premier issue

Following the press conference, a launch celebration with cake and champagne will take place starting at 4:45 p.m. just outside the exhibit hall in the Miami Beach Convention Center.

About Neurology NowIn focus groups sponsored by the AAN, neurologists said they needed more time and effort spent on patient education and public awareness. Neurology Now was developed in response to this need, and it will report on the latest advances in research and treatment in easy-to-read language.

Each quarterly issue will highlight the latest advances in neurology research and treatment. Articles will provide tips for living and coping with disorders including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, and stroke, among other conditions. The premier issue will feature a cover story about actress Teri Garr who has been living with MS for several years.

The magazine will be available for free to patients in the waiting rooms of neurologists across the United States. Subscriptions for home delivery will be available too. For more information, visit http://www.neurologynow.com.

About the American Academy of NeurologyEstablished in 1948, the American Academy of Neurology is an association of more than 18,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. For more information, visit http://www.aan.com.