The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is the premier professional association dedicated to advancing the field of neurology and promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. Founded in 1948, the AAN represents more than 36,000 members and is involved in education, research, and advocacy related to the practice of neurology. It provides resources, continuing education, and certifications for professionals while also supporting neurological research and patient education. The AAN organizes an annual meeting, which is one of the world’s largest gatherings of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, offering sessions on the latest advances in neurologic research, diagnosis, and therapy. The organization also publishes several highly respected journals, including ‘Neurology,’ which disseminates important peer-reviewed research and clinical practice guidelines.
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Space travel is associated with an increased incidence of headaches among astronauts, emphasizing the need for further research and improved treatment methods. Space travel and…
According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, individuals exposed to higher levels of traffic-related air…
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A preliminary study recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting has linked pesticides and herbicides used in farming to Parkinson’s disease…
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New research, recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that individuals with higher lifelong estrogen exposure might be…
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