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The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting | Conference Coverage

New research was presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th annual meeting from April 21-28, 2012 in New Orleans. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference, including diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier, an investigational drug to reduce MS lesions, a new drug formulation benefits Parkinson’s, and determining the threshold for head trauma.…

Guidelines for Intracranial Neurointerventional Procedures | Feature

Due to the rapid advancement in endovascular intervention, a scientific statement by the AHA and the ASA has been developed to address available evidence which supports the use of intracranial endovascular neurointerventional procedures.

Brain Pacemakers Improve Epilepsy Treatment | Opinion Article

According to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, epilepsy is the third leading neurological disorder, affecting more than 3 million Americans, and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The estimated annual cost of epilepsy is $15.5 billion in direct and indirect costs.…