Length-dependent axonal degeneration typically occurs in axonal neuropathies. This “dying back” phenomenon occurs in the largest and longest axons. Because in these axons the demand for maintenance is highest and delivery of metabolites most challenging, impairment of metabolic processes essential… Continue Reading

In 2016, the EBC published a third Consensus Document on European Brain Research. The previous versions – published in 2006 and 2010 – can be found here.

Brussels, Belgium (23,24 May 2016) The SIP 2016 meeting was a two day event which EAN endorsed and agreed to participate in.
Prof. David B. Vodušek, Chair of the EAN Liaison Committee, took actively part in the meeting as a… Continue Reading

Second international meeting of the Milan Center for Neuroscience, Prediction and prevention of dementia: new hope – Milan, Italy, July 6-8, 2016
University of Milano-Bicocca A new hope is arising to defeat Alzheimer Disease, the major cause of dementia, now… Continue Reading

EAN – 7th Regional Teaching Course in Sub-Saharan Africa “Neurology Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: A survey of people in training from 19 Countries”
Ann neurology 2016;79:871-881 Dr Farrah Mateeen, AAN delegate and faculty member to the 7th Regional Teaching course… Continue Reading

Ebrain is the largest and most comprehensive web-based training resource in clinical neurosciences, both for training and continuous professional development. Access is free for EAN members, and membership applications & individual passwords can be received via the EAN Head Office at education@ean.org.

The new CME article July 2016: “Neurology of the cryopyrin-associated periodic fever syndrome” is online now!
Please log-in and browse to the LEARN section on the EAN Website and answer the questions! All e-learning activities are free-of-charge for EAN registered… Continue Reading

Report from Dr Tinatin Kherkheulidze from Tbilisi, Georgia, visiting the 1st Department of Neurology, Krankenanstalt Rudolfstiftung, Vienna , Austria, under the supervision of Professor Elisabeth Fertl and Dr. Martin Krichmayer

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Brussels, Belgium – 21 January 2016   The final minutes of the Scientific Panel for Health (SPH) first annual conference on “Better research for better health – A holistic approach to challenges & opportunities” have been uploaded on the SPH… Continue Reading

Saturday May 28, 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2016 Public Awareness day was organized in cooperation with the EAN – European Academy of Neurology, EFNA – European Federation of Neurological Associations, and the Danish Huntington Association. In his welcoming speech… Continue Reading

Many thanks to all who attended our General Assembly [GA] in Copenhagen last month and to all who visited our stand at the Annual Congress of the European Academy of Neurology exhibition. You can read a report from the event and view the photo album by following the link in the news piece below.