display Latest news from American Academy of Neurology (AAN) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-mental-illness-in-people-with-ms/?sc=rsin /articles/pregnancy-may-increase-risk-of-mental-illness-in-people-with-ms/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 EST Pregnant people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher chance of experiencing mental illness both during their pregnancy and in the first years after they give birth than those without MS, according to a study published in the January 22, 2025 online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/how-does-tourette-syndrome-differ-by-sex/?sc=rsin /articles/how-does-tourette-syndrome-differ-by-sex/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- Tourette syndrome is currently diagnosed about three times more frequently in males than in females. A new study finds that female individuals are less likely to be diagnosed with the syndrome, take longer to receive a diagnosis and are older when they are diagnosed than male individuals. The study is published in the January 15, 2025, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/is-eating-more-red-meat-bad-for-your-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/is-eating-more-red-meat-bad-for-your-brain/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:00 EST MINNEAPOLIS -- People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat very little red meat, according to a study published in the January 15, 2025, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/new-neurology-open-access-journal-announced/?sc=rsin /articles/new-neurology-open-access-journal-announced/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:15:35 EST The American Academy of Neurology announces today its newest journal, Neurology(r) Open Access, which joins the flagship journal Neurology(r) and its four subspecialty journals. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/press-registration-is-open-for-the-2025-aan-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin /articles/press-registration-is-open-for-the-2025-aan-annual-meeting/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:40:37 EST Press registration is now open for journalists who wish to attend the 77th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The 2025 AAN Annual Meeting will be held from April 5-9 in San Diego and online. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/what-is-the-average-wait-time-to-see-a-neurologist/?sc=rsin /articles/what-is-the-average-wait-time-to-see-a-neurologist/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:00:00 EST Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for specialty care after being referred by their primary care physician or another physician, according to a study published in the January 8, 2025, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/twelve-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-for-better-brain-health-in-the-new-year/?sc=rsin /articles/twelve-questions-to-ask-your-doctor-for-better-brain-health-in-the-new-year/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:49 EST Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12 factors to protect your brain. The factors are outlined in an Emerging Issues in Neurology article developed by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the December 16, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/good-news-for-people-with-ms-covid-19-infection-not-tied-to-worsening-symptoms/?sc=rsin /articles/good-news-for-people-with-ms-covid-19-infection-not-tied-to-worsening-symptoms/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/new-drug-to-prevent-migraine-may-start-working-right-away/?sc=rsin /articles/new-drug-to-prevent-migraine-may-start-working-right-away/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at the drug atogepant, which is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist taken by mouth. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/good-news-for-seniors-study-finds-antibiotics-not-linked-to-dementia/?sc=rsin /articles/good-news-for-seniors-study-finds-antibiotics-not-linked-to-dementia/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:05:00 EST For healthy older adults, using antibiotics is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment or dementia, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/sleep-apnea-linked-to-changes-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/sleep-apnea-linked-to-changes-in-the-brain/?sc=rsin Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a study published in the December 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found that those with lower oxygen levels during sleep had changes in the deep parts of the brain, the white matter, a common finding of decreased brain health that develops with age. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/fluctuating-blood-pressure-tied-to-problems-with-thinking-skills/?sc=rsin /articles/fluctuating-blood-pressure-tied-to-problems-with-thinking-skills/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:00:00 EST Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in the December 11, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The association was found in Black participants but not in white participants in the study. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/for-those-with-cte-family-history-of-mental-illness-tied-to-aggression-in-middle-age/?sc=rsin /articles/for-those-with-cte-family-history-of-mental-illness-tied-to-aggression-in-middle-age/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/are-health-care-disparities-tied-to-worse-outcomes-for-kids-with-ms/?sc=rsin /articles/are-health-care-disparities-tied-to-worse-outcomes-for-kids-with-ms/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST People who develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as children and grow up in less advantaged neighborhoods may have a larger volume of inflammation and brain tissue loss on imaging than those who grow up in more advantaged neighborhoods, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-brain-on-fire-disorder/?sc=rsin /articles/how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-brain-on-fire-disorder/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST Recovery from an autoimmune inflammation of the brain may take three years or more, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/study-finds-disparities-in-telemedicine-use-for-neurological-conditions/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-disparities-in-telemedicine-use-for-neurological-conditions/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST For people seeing a neurologist, their age, race, ethnicity and neighborhood may play a role in whether they do so in person or virtually, via telemedicine, according to a study published in the November 20, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r) Clinical Practice , an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/which-risk-factors-are-linked-to-having-a-severe-stroke/?sc=rsin /articles/which-risk-factors-are-linked-to-having-a-severe-stroke/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/sleepiness-during-the-day-may-be-tied-to-pre-dementia-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/sleepiness-during-the-day-may-be-tied-to-pre-dementia-syndrome/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 EST Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a study published in the November 6, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/costs-still-on-the-rise-for-drugs-for-neurological-diseases/?sc=rsin /articles/costs-still-on-the-rise-for-drugs-for-neurological-diseases/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:00 EST The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease continues to rise, especially for MS drugs, according to a study published in the October 30, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN) /articles/could-poor-sleep-in-middle-age-speed-up-brain-aging/?sc=rsin /articles/could-poor-sleep-in-middle-age-speed-up-brain-aging/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:00:00 EST People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late middle age, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. American Academy of Neurology (AAN)