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ADOBE READER is required to view some of the materials presented througout this web site. There are a lot of questions surrounding diseases of the nervous system. The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Academy of Neurology Foundation (AAN Foundation) can help you find many answers. Although we not only support, but strongly encourage patient education, we must underscore that the information provided in our links is not intended to replace or contradict your medical doctor's advice and should not be used, interpreted, or relied upon as professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified physician regarding specific medical concerns or treatment.
NEUROLOGY NOW is new bimonthly magazine for neurology patients, their families, and caregivers. This official publication of the American Academy of Neurology provides accurate and important new information about advances in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, such as migraine, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders. It is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Neurology Now brings expert advice about wellness and disease prevention, new medications and therapies, and strategies for coping with neurological disorders. Neurology Now provides balanced coverage of therapies based on the latest developments in laboratory research and clinical trials.
BRAIN MATTERS is a resource from the American Academy of Neurology Foundation. The site will help you better understand common disorders of the brain, as well as learn about people living with the disorders. The information was prepared by neurologists-doctors with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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Many devastating neurological disorders are inherited. However, pre-conception screening for some disorders is now available at the Reproductive Genetics Institute, headquartred in Chicago, IL. RGI pioneered pre-conception genetic testing for inheritable disorders in 1990 and has performed testing for Huntington's Chorea, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Myotonic Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy and other disorders. |