Ben quattro sessioni
erano dedicate a temi nell’ambito dell’ Information Technology:
- Using Electronic
media for Education and Scientific Writing : Why and How
- Using Power
Point to give effective laptop presentations
- Course for
effective Medical Journalism
- Selecting a
Computer System
L’esposizione
delle ditte di biomedicali confermava il predominio assoluto del digitale
e delle soluzioni basate su pc.
Sono stati infine presentati nuovi testi didattici elettronici di
neurologia che saranno diffusi nella rete Internet. Dal sito dell’AAN
(www.aan.com) e’ ora scaricabile una elegante presentazione in
power point sulle concussioni cerebrali nello sport.
Gli iscritti al
congresso erano 7654 di cui 436 italiani. La pattuglia nostrana, arrivata
per lo piu’ col supporto di sponsor farmaceutici, era presente
attivamente con un discreto numero di posters e alcune comunicazioni
orali, ma assente nella mumerose sessioni didattiche. Su circa 1500
presentazioni, autori italiani ne avevano firmato poco piu’ di
100.
Analogamente agli ultimi anni, i lavori e i seminari dedicati alla
neurofisiologia e alle malattie neuromuscolari costituiscono ancora
una parte consistente.
In allegato gli echi del congresso che i megasiti medici ( Reuters
health, Intelihealth, Docguide ) hanno deciso di riportare nei servizi
di alerting, enfatizzando la farmacoterapia:
Botulinum Toxin
A Injection Effective For Back Pain
SAN DIEGO (Reuters Health) - Paravertebral injection of botulinum
toxin A in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain can reduce
pain and improve functionality for a minimum of 2 months, according
to study findings presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American
Academy of Neu rology.
Researchers
Identify Brain's 'Moral Center'
SAN DIEGO, CA (Reuters Health) - The brain's moral center—the
bit that sorts "right" from "wrong"--has been
identified on brain magnetic resonance imaging, researchers reported
here at the American Academy of Neurology's 52nd annual meeting.
IV Valproate
Sodium Effective For Refractory Migraines
SAN DIEGO, CA (Reuters) - Repetitive intravenous administration of
valproate sodium may be preferable to IV dihydroergotamine in treating
intractable migraine headaches, according to findings presented at
the 52nd annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
Anticonvulsant
Prevents Headache In Migraineurs Refractory To Other Treatments
SAN DIEGO, CA (Reuters Health) - New results reported at the 52nd
annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology document the efficacy
of topiramate in migraine prophylaxis.
Promising Gene
Therapy Could Rejuvenate Aging Brain Networks
SAN DIEGO (American Academy of Neurology) - Age-related deterioration
in critical brain networks may be restored by gene therapy, according
to a study in monkeys presented at the American Academy of Neurology's
52nd Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, April 29 -- May 6, 2000. This
finding lends support to a study just underway to treat Alzheimer's
disease using a similar gene therapy approach, say the study's authors.
Galantamine
Shows Potential Benefits In Alzheimer's Disease
SAN DIEGO (Reuters Health) - The investigational drug galantamineproduces
cognitive and functional benefits that are maintained for at least
12 months in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to results
presented later at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy
of Neurology.
> DG DISPATCH
- AAN: Management of ALS not up to AAN guidelines
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1d0592.htm
Research shows current management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
is not up to the established best management practices.
> DG DISPATCH
- AAN: Donepezil showed to delay function decline in Alzheimer's
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1d0586.htm
Donepezil delays functional decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease,
according to researchers.
> AAN: Concerta
(methylphenidate HCl) ER improves attention, behaviour in ADD/ADHD
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1d057a.htm
Researchers have noted a significant improvement in attention and
behaviour in children with ADD/ADHD treated with Concerta (methylphenidate
HCl) extended-release tablets.
AAN: Addictive
behavior cause linked to lower Parkinson's risk
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1d030e.htm
> DG DISPATCH
- AAN: Initial treatment for Parkinson's with dopamine rather than
levodopa can delay motor complications
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1cfce6.htm
> DG DISPATCH
- AAN: Viagra (sildenafil) may reduce levodopa-induced dyskinesia
in Parkinson's patients
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/1cfcd2.htm
Investigational
Agent Shows Promise For Treatment Of Diabetic Neuropathy
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Memantine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor
blocker, significantly decreases nighttime pain associated with diabetic
peripheral neuropathy, according to study results released here at
the 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
http://ipn.intelihealth.com/IPN/ihtIPN?st=23883&t=7223&c=280220
Criteria For
Treatment Of Secondary Progressive MS With Interferon-Beta-1b Clarified
SAN DIEGO, CA (Reuters Health) - Patients with secondary progressive
multiple sclerosis who continue to experience relapses should be treated
with interferon (IFN) beta-1b, researchers from the US and Europe
said at a late-breaking news session here during the 52nd annual meeting
of the American Academy of Neurology.
http://ipn.intelihealth.com/IPN/ihtIPN?st=23883&t=7223&c=279911
