As 2018 draws to a close, the Social Impact of Pain (SIP) initiative can be proud of its achievements in the past 12 months.

The African Academy of Neurology (AFAN) was created in August 2015 under the aegis of the WFN to be the African regional representative body for all that relates to neurology and allied fields. AFAN collaborates actively with other international organisations; the WFN, EAN, AAN, and MDS amongst others, to achieve the goals of AFAN and its member states. These international-organisations have been invaluable in their support; financially, logistically and by sharing expertise. AFAN is still in its fledgling state and relies greatly on its international partners. With passing years, as we gain experience and become stronger, we hope to reach our place on the international neurological stage as equal partners in the theatre of neurological disease.

4 December 2018: Alzheimer Europe’s European Parliament lunch debate focuses on Dementia as a priority of the EU health programme Alzheimer Europe held its final lunch debate of 2018 in the European parliament on 4 December 2018. The debate focused on the topic of “Dementia as a priority of the EU health programme”.

In November 2018, the first EAN Autumn School took place in Loutraki, Greece. A remote destination not too far from Athens airport was chosen to gather 60 Neurologists in Training and 9 faculty members.

Dear colleagues and friends, the weeks before the change of the year usually serve not only to accomplish the last pending tasks but also to reflect on the past 12 months and to think about what lies ahead. I probably have this in common with many of you who profit from some slowing down of work during the holiday season as everyone is busy preparing for Christmas and the turn of the year invites to look back and to make new plans.

For January 2019, we have selected: Killinger BA, Madaj Z, Sikora JW, et al. The vermiform appendix impacts the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Sci Transl Med 2018,10:1-15.

The Czech Republic is situated in Central Europe and covers an area of 78,866 square kilometres. It is a unitary parliamentary republic hosting 10.6 million inhabitants. Prague is the capital and largest city with 1.3 million residents.

Today is the last day of our EAN Holiday Countdown – we thank everyone who have participated in our raffles and contacted us regarding our articles. We hope you all had a lovely holiday season and now get to relax… Continue Reading

Are you all done with Christmas shopping this year? No? Don’t let that stress you – we’ve got you covered. Below you can find a last-minute gift idea for a DIY ‘Hot Cocoa Kit’: What you need Glass tubes Twine/Ribbons… Continue Reading

Did you already see the programme of our next congress in Oslo? Have a look at it here. We offer a variety of different scientific and educational session types, which are listed here. If you are interested in attending an… Continue Reading

The whole EANpages and EAN website Editorial Board wishes you and your families MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this current EANpages issue, Prof. Fazekas has nicely highlighted that the EAN activities are expanding and becoming more and more relevant in the European landscape. EANpages and the EAN website have witnessed, supported and fostered this vibrant development.

In Vienna at EAN Headoffice, the days are getting colder – what better way to fight the cold than some soul food that warms from the inside? And, as our Holiday Countdown is created under the sign of our next… Continue Reading

20.12. Gingerbread cookies

Our countdown is slowly drawing to a close…but before we open the last few doors, we have another raffle for you! If you have ever been to an EAN Congress, you’ll know what a Plenary Symposium looks like. And you… Continue Reading

18.12. EAN National Societies – Christmas Traditions Part 2