American Academy of Neurology

SAN DIEGO, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the winning entries for its 2013 Neuro Film Festival®, a contest to raise awareness through video about the need to support research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain diseases ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists who treat brain injuries such as concussion, has launched a new app called "Concussion QuickCheck", to help coaches, athletic trainers, parents and athletes quickly evaluate if someone may have a ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three studies released today present possible positive news for people with Parkinson's disease. The studies, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013, report on treatments for ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new drug may improve memory problems in people with moderate Alzheimer's disease, according to a phase IIa study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brain imaging soon after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or mild concussion can detect tiny lesions that may eventually provide a target for treating people with mTBI, according to a study released today and that will be presented at the ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The drug natalizumab is effective for treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but it increases the risk of a rare but potentially fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). A study released today that will be presented at the American Academy ... read more

SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study suggests that treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be helpful for people whose multiple sclerosis (MS) is not well-controlled through their regular treatment. The study was released today and will be presented at the American Academy of ... read more

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Apparent stem cell transplant success in mice may hold promise for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease. The results of the study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San ... read more

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research suggests that testing a portion of a person's saliva gland may be a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease. The study will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to ... read more

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- People taking the blood pressure drugs called beta blockers may be less likely to have changes in the brain that can be signs of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, according to a study that will be presented at ... read more