American Academy of Neurology News

June 5 Webinar Helps with Epilepsy Coding

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:22:00 GMT

The AAN Practice Management Webinar "Coding Accurately for Epilepsy" will be presented live on June 5, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. It begins with 60 minutes of lecture followed by 30 minutes of questions and answers. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, June 4. The webinar will be presented by Marc R. Nuwer, MD, PhD, FAAN, member of the AAN Coding Subcommittee and Section on Epilepsy.

Migraine and Depression Together May Be Linked with Brain Size

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – Older people with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes than people with only one or neither of the conditions, according to a new study in the May 22, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Capitol Hill Report: SGR Momentum Continues

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:21:00 GMT

There continues to be a lot congressional action around Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula repeal and the momentum is building toward a final solution.

CMS Innovation Center Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Fund New Delivery/Payment Models

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:34:00 GMT

Neurologists can win awards of up to $30 million to test an innovative model that will deliver better care and lower costs. On May 15, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the second round of Health Care Innovation Awards for projects aimed at transforming the health care system by delivering better care, better quality and lower costs for patients.

Skin Cancer May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in the May 15, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The link does not apply to melanoma, a less common but more aggressive type of skin cancer.

Actor John O'Hurley Hosts New AAN Epilepsy Video

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:12:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – Television actor and "Dancing with the Stars" winner John O'Hurley is the host of Epilepsy: A Guide for Patients and Families, the latest free patient education DVD and guidebook produced by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and its foundation, the American Brain Foundation. This valuable resource answers important questions for people with newly diagnosed epilepsy and their caregivers.

Capitol Hill Report: Advocates Score Points at Neurology on the Hill

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT

"A big success" was the feeling of AAN member advocates who came to the AAN's 11th Neurology on the Hill on April 22 and 23. More than 250 House and Senate offices were visited by 138 neurologists from 42 states who carried the message that patient access to neurology is in crisis.

MS May Not Be As Rare As Thought in African-Americans

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:10:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — Contrary to a widely accepted belief, African-Americans may have a higher rather than lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than Caucasians, according to a new study in the May 7, 2013, print issue of Neurology®.

Free Webinar on Changing Healthcare Environment

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:55:00 GMT

If the countless changes in health care have left you and your practice reeling, register for the AAN webinar "Remaining Relevant in the Changing Health Care Payment and Care Delivery Systems," presented live on May 14, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET, by Daniel B. Hoch, MD, PhD, FAAN, member of the AAN Practice Management & Technology Subcommittee. The registration deadline is Monday, May 13.

Protect Your Patients Through Free FDA Safety Alerts

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The AAN knows patient safety is a top concern of members, so it has partnered with the Physicians Desk Reference (PDR) Network to provide crucial Food and Drug Administration drug alert emails free to members.

Latest Continuum Audio Offers Expert Discussion on Epilepsy

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:52:00 GMT

The latest edition of Continuum® Audio features series Co–Associate Editor Ralph Józefowicz, MD, FAAN, leading a panel of experts in discussions involving the diagnosis, management, and treatment of epilepsy.

2014 Education Course Proposals Due May 3

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:56:00 GMT

Have a great idea for a program at the 2014 Annual Meeting? Submit your course proposal by May 3, 2013 for consideration.

More Evidence Suggests Eating Omega 3s and Avoiding Meat, Dairy Linked to Preserving Memory

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:03:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS — The largest study to date finds that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, chicken and salad dressing and avoiding saturated fats, meat and dairy foods may be linked to preserving memory and thinking abilities.

Study: Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:09:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS – The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the "stroke belt" when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new study published in the April 24, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.