Copenhagen 2016: Interview with Raad Shakir (video) was last modified: July 7th, 2016 by Editor… Continue Reading
The annual societal cost of Parkinson's disease across Europe reached €22.8 billion in 2019 according to a new study within the EAN-led Cost of Illness in Neurology in Europe (COIN-Eu) initiative.
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79 delegates participate to the annual assembly this year in Copenhagen. All the current EAN board members were reelected for another 2 year period of time and as “President Elect”, Prof Franz Fazekas was voted on.
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The European Academy of Neurology (EAN) is a Society of National Neurological Societies and at the same time a Society of individual members. The purpose of is to promote “Excellence in Neurology in Europe”. The EAN board has decided to… Continue Reading
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The Interactive Programme Planner (IPP) is now online! You can find the complete session programme of EAN 2016 as well as all abstracts that are scheduled. We have also included business meetings and our networking events to make scheduling the… Continue Reading
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EAN Congress newsTop ArticlesCopenhagen 2016 – Breaking news session – Zika infections of the nervous system
EAN congress, Copenhagen
Sunday, 29.5.2016; 8:30-10:00
Location: Hall B. Chairs: E. Schmutzhard, R. Shakir Epidemiology of Zika virus, present knowledge, future perspectives and
implications for Europe
John England, USA
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Lord Walton of Detchant sadly passed away at the age of 93 years. He was one of the leading figures of International and European Neurology and we will keep his memory. -
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2nd Annual ESO EAST Workshop – Barcelona, Spain, May 9, 2016 CCIB – Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona, Hall H Room 118 + 119 ESO-EAST (“Enhancing and Accelerating Stroke Treatment”) project aims to establish a 5-year collaboration with selected physicians… Continue Reading
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Interviews
Interview with Prof. Luca Massacesi incoming co-chair of the EAN Scientific Panel “Neuroimmunology”
Elena Moro (EM): As incoming co-chair of the Scientific Panel “Neuroimmunology” can you briefly introduce yourself and your specific field of expertise to the EANpages readers? Luca Massacesi (LM): I am a neurologist with special interest in Clinical Immunology. I have been appointed Professor of Neurology at the Department of Neurosciences, University of Florence, Italy, in 2005. -
EAN Congress newsTop ArticlesNeurological News from Denmark VII – the land of the 2nd EAN congress 2016: Basic Danish MS Research.
By Trevor Owens
Basic MS Research can be defined as analysis of mechanism of induction, pathogenesis and regulation of neuroinflammatory demyelinating disease using in vivo and in vitro experimental models. This is an area of longstanding and growing strength for… Continue Reading -
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Interview with Prof. Sandro Sorbi incoming co-chair of the EAN Scientific Panel “Dementia and cognitive disorders”
Elena Moro (EM): As incoming co-chair of the Scientific Panel “Dementia and cognitive disorders” can you briefly introduce yourself and your specific field of expertise to the EANpages readers? Sandro Sorbi (SS): I am a neurologist and psychiatrist by training, professor of Neurology and Chair of the First Neurology Clinic University of Florence, Careggi Hospital, Florence, and the scientific coordinator of the IRCSS Don Gnocchi, Florence, Italy. -
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Interview with Dr Karin Diserens PD-MER I incoming co-chair of the EAN Scientific Panel “Coma and chronic disorders of consciousness”
Elena Moro (EM): As incoming co-chair of the Scientific Panel “Coma and chronic disorders of consciousness” can you briefly introduce yourself and your specific field of expertise to the Neuropenews readers. Karin Diserens (KD): Specialised in Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation I have focused my activity on developing Neurorehabilitation by creating the first Neurorehabilitation centres in the French part of Switzerland. -
Scientific CornerTop ArticlesReply to the EURL ECVAM EU public survey to identify all types of knowledge sources that might be relevant to Replace, Reduce or Refine (the ‘3Rs’) the use of animals for scientific purposes
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Croatia (or „Hrvatska“ in Croatian) is a peaceful country hosting many treasures, which include crystal-clear seas, fairy-tale islands, unspoilt fishing villages, magnificent beaches, picturesque vineyards, Roman ruins and medieval walled cities that whisper about centuries of hardships and past prosperity. With a surface area of 56,538 sq km, the country is not large but has a spectacular 1,778 km coastline along the Adriatic Sea and 1,185 offshore islands (66 inhabited). -
V: The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) structure is quite different from the EAN one, as it works with national ILAE chapters worldwide. Can you please illustrate to the EANpages readers how do the ILAE structures work with these national chapters? And how is the relationship between ILAE-CEA and ILAE? ILAE comprises the national epilepsy societies (chapters). There are six regional commissions within ILAE and the Commission on European Affairs (CEA) is the largest, with 46 chapters belonging to the CEA.