AAN 2016 Coverage

AAN 2016 Coverage

Everolimus Effective in Reducing Seizures in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

The drug, which is indicated to treat certain types of cancer, is effective at reducing seizures in TSC when used as adjunctive therapy.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Elevated Salt and Mineral Intake Not Linked to Higher Risk of Multiple Sclerosis

By

Laura Stiles

Publish Date April 20, 2016

The role of sodium and other minerals as risk factors for MS was previously unclear.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Adjunctive Treatment Improves Control of Partial Seizures

By

Kathleen Tulley

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Concomitant AED and perampanel treatment was well tolerated by patients with secondarily generalized seizures.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Ocrelizumab Promotes No Evidence of Disease Activity in Multiple Sclerosis

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Treatment with the biannual injection consistently resulted in greater achievement of NEDA compared to standard care.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Setting Expectations for DBS in PD: Key to Success

By

Kathleen Tulley

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Setting reasonable expectations can enhance patient satisfaction and improve overall treatment outcomes.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Mentally Stimulating Activities May Lower Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Reading and playing games may help reduce MCI risk in non-APOE-ε4 carriers.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Smoking Cessation Decelerates Brain Volume Loss in Multiple Sclerosis

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Smoking has been linked to advanced brain atrophy in individuals with multiple sclerosis.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Depression, Anxiety Plus Amyloid Pathology Elevates MCI Risk

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Researchers have uncovered a positive synergistic interaction between Alzheimer’s pathology and neuropsychiatric symptoms.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Misconceptions About Epilepsy Centers Prevent Access to Care for Refractory Epilepsy

By

Alicia Ciccone

Publish Date April 20, 2016

Widespread misconceptions about epilepsy center services prevent many patients from getting the care they need and deserve.

AAN 2016 Coverage

Personal Health Records Encourage Engagement, Improve Readmission Rates in Stroke

By

Kathleen Tulley

Publish Date April 19, 2016

Personal health records have the potential to empower patients as they transition from hospital to home.