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  AAN | Professionals & Members | Home
The AAN systematically identifies gaps and inconsistencies in neurological research during the development of practice guidelines.
Demographics and practice characteristics of the AAN membership are outlined in the new publication Neurologists 2004.
Glick draws on the few available studies of neurologic malpractice claims, inpatient incident reports and chart reviews, and articles and abstracts in journal literature.
www.aan.com   (1338 words)

  
 Parkinson's Disease: New Treatments Slow Onslaught of Symptoms
Though the disease is found most often in patients over 50, as many as 10 percent of patients--afflicted with the so-called "young-onset" Parkinson's--are under 40.
About 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's yearly, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, which estimates that the total cost of health care for Parkinson's patients will exceed $5.6 billion this year.
Parkinson's disease is one of a larger group of neurological conditions called motor system disorders.
www.fda.gov /fdac/features/1998/498_pd.html   (2354 words)

  
 PAR-02-106: PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT (PA) TITLE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD FOR MINORITY SCHOLARS IN NEUROSCIENCE
This award is intended for persons who plan to pursue careers in the neurological sciences and applies to all areas of research supported by NINDS.
In those instances in which a candidate will be working away from the home institution, the head of the host department, program, or laboratory should also attest, by signature, to the agreement to accept the candidate and provide the necessary resources for his or her development.
It must include a description of the research areas to be investigated, the research aims, a summary of current knowledge in the area, and methods to be employed.
grants.nih.gov /grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-02-106.html   (4263 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Focal neurological deficits
A focal neurologic deficit is a problem in nerve function that affects:
Home care depends on the type and the cause of neurologic loss.
The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003191.htm   (537 words)

  
 Cerebral Palsy: a Guide for Care
When CP is diagnosed in childhood, it is often discovered that the child suffered asphyxia at birth, but the asphyxia is usually considered the symptom of an otherwise sick baby with a neurological problem, and not the primary cause of CP.
Children with progressive neurologic disorders (including Rett's syndrome, leukodystrophy, and Tay-Sach's disease) also have medical needs which are different from those of children with cerebral palsy.
Physicians usually communicate their concerns in terms of the child's symptoms, such as muscle problems, and prepare parents for the possibility of neurologic damage.
gait.aidi.udel.edu /res695/homepage/pd_ortho/clinics/c_palsy/cpweb.htm   (5126 words)

  
 Meet the Team - CNI Movement Disorders Center - Colorado Neurological Institute - Englewood, CO
John H McVicker received his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1981 and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 1987.
He was certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 1991.
Schneiders received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1985, is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Health Psychology, and has specialized in the assessment and treatment of neurological conditions throughout his career.
thecni.org /movementdisorders/team.htm   (852 words)

  
 BrainNet.org
BrainNet distributes or assists in the distribution of information related to the central nervous system and various neurological disorders.
What make us unique is that most of the information we distribute cannot be found on the Internet.
We then arrange for you to receive this information, FREE of charge, via the method of your choosing directly from BrainNet, the Health Agency, Pharmaceutical Company or other providers.
www.brainnet.org   (91 words)

  
 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt announces three new appointments and one reappointment to the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council, the major advisory panel of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, has named six scientists to receive its prestigious Senator Jacob Javits Award in the Neurosciences.
The award is given to individual investigators who have demonstrated exceptional scientific excellence and productivity in research supported by the NINDS and who are expected to conduct innovative research over the next 7 years.
www.ninds.nih.gov   (602 words)

  
 Learn more about List of neurological disorders in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Learn more about List of neurological disorders in the online encyclopedia.
Enter a phrase or search word in the box below.
Hint: Play with putting spaces before and after your words to see the different results you get.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /l/li/list_of_neurological_disorders.html   (156 words)

  
 What's New - CNI Movement Disorders Center - Colorado Neurological Institute - Englewood, CO
You may leave a message with your name, phone number and number of people attending.
Colorado Neurological Institute at Swedish Medical Center in South Denver is seeking a neurologist to direct our DBS/Functional Surgery Center to join and further develop this regionally dominant and nationally known program.
The Colorado Parkinson Foundation, Inc., based in Colorado Springs, is looking for volunteers from the Denver area to assist with the December 1 and 2, 2005 "Brothers Four" Christmas Concert and Silent Auction to benefit neurological research and Parkinson’s support groups.
thecni.org /movementdisorders/whatsnew.htm   (493 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences 4 Volume Set
Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences 4 Volume Set
Neurosurgery > Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences 4 Volume Set
This site is produced using Bizar Shop - Professional ecommerce shopping cart software
www.mitec.com.au /catalogue/category689/category701/product10141   (39 words)

  
 The Dystonia Society Registered Charity - Information and support for sufferers of Dystonia Including including ...
The website will evolve over the coming months to include more information, particularly about the rarer forms of the condition, and the range of treatments available.
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that affects over 40,000 people in the UK.
Because it can appear so differently in each individual, we have included here information on different types of dystonia, including cervical dystonia (also known as torticollis), blepharospasm, oromandibular dystonia and hemifacial spasm.
www.dystonia.org.uk   (621 words)

  
 NEUROSURGERY://ON-CALL®
is presented by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
Information on AANS/CNS Subspecialty Sections can also be conveniently accessed from here, or from the AANS or CNS Web sites.
Copyright© 1998- ; American Association of Neurological Surgeons /
www.neurosurgery.org   (116 words)

  
 Center for Neurologic Study - Providing Research for the Public   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Center for Neurologic Study - Providing Research for the Public
Investigational medication for dementia of the Alzheimer's type
A research study is being conducted to evaluate an investigational drug for the signs and symptoms of insomnia
www.cnsonline.org   (36 words)

  
 The Glaxo Neurological Centre Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Glaxo Neurological Centre is a unique non-medical centre offering information and support to people with neurological conditions and their families.
For more information about neurological conditions, Email the
Click on the Alliance Charities button to go to support groups for particular neurological conditions.
glaxocentre.merseyside.org   (94 words)

  
 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES, FOUR-VOLUME SET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Aminoff and Daroff - themselves encyclopedic in their knowledge, breadth, and editorial experience - have put together a truly allencompassing editorial compendium.”
The Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences explores all areas of the discipline in its 1000+ focused entries on a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and other related areas of neuroscience.
The concise entries are all written at a level of comprehension not previously seen in existing literature by contributing authors representing an eclectic and diverse view of all aspects of neurology from many viewpoints and disciplines to provide a complete overview of the field.
www.nsalabs.com /Books/encycl_neuro.htm   (603 words)

  
 AANS.org
Welcome to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) website.
Medical professionals and others interested in neurosurgical educational opportunities, clinical news, legislative activities, practice management resources and information or membership in AANS will find it in these pages.
Click here for a copy of the comments (PDF 250KB)
www.aans.org   (183 words)

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