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All are invited to the first Neurology EXPO sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation on Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center in hall A2, Neurology EXPO will bring the greatest number of resources aimed at providing information to people with neurological diseases under one roof.

There will be something for everyone at Neurology EXPO. A variety of healthcare providers will exhibit their products and services. Patient advocacy groups will provide information about their programs and activities. The "Youth World" will offer interactive educational programs where children from kindergarten to high school can learn about the brain and the nervous system.

Neurologists will present educational programs of interest on three stages, including the following topics:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Epilepsy and Women
• Stroke Prevention and Treatment
• Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
• Parkinson's Disease
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurology
• Caregivers
• New Medicare Legislation

Children 18 and under are free. The cost for adults is $6. Discounted coupons are available on www.thinkneurologynow.org.

The Georgia World Congress Center is located at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE in Atlanta. For directions and more information about Neurology EXPO, visit www.thinkneurologynow.org.

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Contact: Robin Stinnett
rstinnett@aan.com
651-695-2763
American Academy of Neurology
23-Sep-2005

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