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November/December 2009 (Read Issue)

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TheBrainMatters.org Becomes 'AAN.com For Patients & Caregivers'

AAN.com and TheBrainMatters.org are now single website: AAN.com. This updated version of the website offers the same great online features and extensive coverage of neurology that the Academy has always provided, now with a fresh, clean design.

AAN Guideline Examines Cerebral Palsy Treatments

A new evidence-based clinical guideline published by the American Academy of Neurology in the January 26, 2010, edition of the journal Neurology® makes recommendations for the pharmacological treatment of spasticity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). The guideline finds botulinum toxin type A to be an effective treatment for spasticity (muscle tightness that interferes with movement) in children and adolescents with CP, but poses some risk.

Read the full guideline and access summaries for clinicians and patients.

Free Audio Conference in February Presents Best Treatments for ALS Patients

The AAN and the ALS Association will present the Academy's new guidelines on the most effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in a free audio conference on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 5 p.m. ET. The free audio conference call for ALS patients and caregivers on the most effective ALS treatments takes place

Learn more about registration for this free audio conference.

Call for Entries: Submit a Video to 2010 Neuro Film Festival

People with compelling stories to share about living with a brain disorder or neurologic condition are invited to submit a short video to the 2010 Neuro Film Festival, an AAN Foundation event that aims to raise awareness about brain disorders and the need to support research into preventions, treatments, and cures. For a complete list of contest rules and to enter your film, visit the 2010 Neuro Film Festival page. For more information, contact Andrew Halverson at ahalverson@aan.com or (651) 695-2757.

The Neuro Film Festival is sponsored by PSAV® Presentation Services.