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The first Summer School on Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders was sponsored by the European Section of Movement Disorders (MDS) and took place in Grenoble, France, on July 6-8th 2017.
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Neuroscience-based Nomenclature
https://www.ecnp.eu/research-innovation/nomenclature.aspx?ec_as=B7D865F484714A188FBBD8563A5F7CF8 New Alzheimer Europe publication highlights inequalities in access to dementia care and treatment across Europe
http://cordis.europa.eu/news/rcn/141444_en.html?&WT_mc_id=email-Notification Alzheimer Europe launches European Dementia Monitor 2017 at the European Parliament
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Annual International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Vancouver – a fantastic experience
July 7, 2017by Mubasher Qamar and Anna Sauerbier The annual international congress of Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders Society (IPMDS) took place in, Vancouver, Canada, on June 4-8th 2017. This four-day congress encompassed several key lectures from basic neuroscience to new clinical… Continue Reading -
The Brain Prize is now open to researchers around the world The Brain Prize was launched in 2011 and was awarded for the 7th time this year to Peter Dayan, Wolfram Schultz and Ray Dolan for their work on… Continue Reading
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EBC and Brain Awareness Week 2017 European Parliament – Strasbourg on 16th March 2017.
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Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) was established in November 2011 by a handful of enthusiastic patients organizations from across Europe that wanted to have pain recognised as a disease in its own right.
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I love my brain logo – please download and use
http://www.braincouncil.eu/activities/news/download-the-i-love-my-brain-logo/ World Health Day 2017 – Depression: the biggest barrier to workplace well-being
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James Parkinson – An Essay on the Shaking Palsy 1817: A Celebration of 200 Years of Progress
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Public investment in research and innovation more important than ever, new study confirms http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&year=2017&na=na-160317 —————————————————– Cognitive enhancing drugs can improve chess play https://www.ecnp.eu/Informationandnews/Press/170306_Cognitive_enhancing_drugs_chess.aspx?ec_as=651409B93356489887F4353022160A40 —————————————————– Topics are under consideration for inclusion in future Innovative… Continue Reading -
Unmet Needs In Movement Disorders: A multidisciplinary approach First Egyptian Educational Movement disorders course, Ain Shams University, in Collaboration with the Movement Disorders Society. 23-25 February, 2017. Cairo, Egypt Movement disorders is an evolving rapidly growing specialty in Egypt and… Continue Reading
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EFNA Interview with the winner of the Advocacy Award 2016 – Mr. Alistair Newton
April 1, 2017Ann Little (AL): Alistair, congratulations on winning an EFNA Neurology Advocacy Award in the Patient Advocate category. Can you tell us when, how and why you became involved in patient advocacy? Alistair Newton (AN): Thank you. It is an honour to have been chosen for this award, especially as I was part of the 'core' team of the EFNA Board during its formation and through its first decade. In turn, I congratulate the current EFNA leadership on its successes and excellent development since then. -
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News from EFNA – About DYSTONIA EUROPE – Connecting People for Dystonia
April 1, 2017Founded/Established in and Short synopsis of aims and objectives
