"The public’s appetite for health care information is evident in the growing number of websites, magazines and TV segments dedicated to health care,” according to Robert Griggs, MD, editor-in-chief of Neurology. "Our Patient Page authors are practicing neurologists who work with patients daily and understand their concerns. Often, patients come to their appointments armed with information they’ve picked up from the Internet or TV. It's our goal to give them access to accurate, credible and practical information through this new online section.”
Recent Patient Page subject matter has included:
Memory problems after epilepsy surgery
Brain Attack: Dial 911
Vitamins and the Risk for Parkinson's Disease
Depression may be another risk for Alzheimer's dementia: Your doctor can help
Robin Brey, MD, a neurologist in San Antonio, TX, is the Patient Page editor. She said articles alert the public to an exciting research finding or new treatment reported in the scientific publication. “Our articles are aimed at providing practical health care information that patients, family members, and caregivers can understand as they strive to keep current with treatment options and news about prevention."
The Patient Pages can be accessed at www.neurology.org (click on the Patient Page icon) or http://www.aan.com/press/index.cfm.
A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, autism, and multiple sclerosis. The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 18,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research.
For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit its website at www.aan.com.
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