AAN, ANA announce support for embryonic and adult human stem cell research
The American Academy of Neurology and the American Neurological Association, together representing more than 18,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, today announced their support for government funding of adult and embryonic stem cell research.... ..."The AAN and ANA recognize there are differing ethical opinions on the status of embryos that cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of...AAN 2004 Public Leadership Award goes to Leon Fleisher, musician who overcame dystonia
World-renowned classical pianist and San Francisco native Leon Fleisher will be only too happy to let his hands speak for him when he takes to the stage as keynote speaker for the American Academy of Neurology's (AAN) 56th Annual Meeting in San Francisco, April 24 May 1.... ...Fleisher, who will also receive the AAN Foundation Public Leadership in Neurology Award for 2004 at the luncheon...AAN develops neurology education series for patients and families
The American Academy of Neurology announces publication of a series of books that offer valuable information about common disorders of the brain and central nervous system. Migraines and Other Headaches is the first in the series....... "This book is the essential guide for anyone who suffers from headaches, and for those who don't, to understand those who do," according to neurologist and series...ST. PAUL, MN Using MRI scans can help make the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) more quickly, according to a guideline developed by the American Academy of Neurology. The guideline is published in the September 9 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.... ...The point at which MS can be diagnosed has been under debate, according to guideline author El...