Governor Romney and Mayor Menino Proclaim January as Think Neurology Now Month in Massachusetts and Boston.BOSTON -- American Academy of Neurology The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society for neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1949 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best Foundation Kicks off Public Education Campaign in Boston Governor Mitt Romney  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. and Mayor Thomas Menino Thomas Michael Menino (born December 27, 1942) is the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, United States and the city's first Italian-American mayor. Biography Born in Readville, a part of Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood, Menino was educated at Chamberlayne Junior College (AA, have proclaimed January as Think Neurology Now Month in Massachusetts and Boston. Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation, Think Neurology Now is the first effort in a public education campaign to raise awareness of neurology, the impact of neurological disorders, and the critical role of the neurologist in ensuring the best possible care and quality of life for patients. Neurology is the study of the brain and nervous system. Key events in Boston will unite area neurologists, voluntary health associations, national celebrities, local corporations, government officials, patients, and caregivers under the umbrella of neurology for the first time. Think Neurology Now will officially kick off on Wednesday, January 12 with an evening reception at the Massachusetts State House The Massachusetts State House, also called the New State House, is the state capitol and seat of government of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is located at Boston in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. . The reception will include remarks from elected officials, members of the Academy, and special guests. The pinnacle event is the Frontiers in Neurology Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, January 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center located in Boston's Back Bay has 193,000 square feet (0 m) of exhibit space and can accommodate up to four concurrent events. . A keynote address featuring Former Congressman Tony Coelho, the principal author of the Americans with Disabilities Act Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S. civil-rights law, enacted 1990, that forbids discrimination of various sorts against persons with physical or mental handicaps. (ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. ), will be followed by several break-out sessions highlighting various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. , ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund. , epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. , and stroke. Current research by respected neurologists in New England will also be featured. The event is free and open to the public. To reserve a place at the Town Hall Meeting in advance, visit www.ThinkNeurologyNow.org or call the Think Neurology Now toll-free number 866-770-7570. The Academy and local voluntary health associations will also host an advocacy day on Beacon Hill on Tuesday, January 25. This will mark the first time these groups have planned a coordinated effort to inform state legislators about the impact of neurological disorders. "It is important to raise awareness about neurology because neurological disorders have an astounding a·stound tr.v. a·stound·ed, a·stound·ing, a·stounds To astonish and bewilder. See Synonyms at surprise. [From Middle English astoned, past participle of astonen, impact on patients, their families, and the community at large," said Catherine M. Rydell, executive director and chief executive officer of the American Academy of Neurology. "The Think Neurology Now campaign in Boston represents our effort to realize new levels of commitment to ensure the best quality of life for people with neurological disorders." An estimated one in six people in the United States will be affected by a neurological disorder during their lifetime. There are more than 600 known neurological disorders. The economic impact of these disorders is significant, currently estimated at $400 billion annually in the United States. Several organizations have pledged their support to the Think Neurology Now campaign, including the Alzheimer's Association, ALS Association, American Stroke Association, American Parkinson's Disease Association, Biogen Idec Inc. & Elan Pharmaceuticals, Epilepsy Foundation, Massachusetts Brain Injury Association, Massachusetts Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Headache Foundation, Parkinson's Action Network, and Teva Neuroscience. Think Neurology Now is a first-of-its-kind campaign from the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation. The results of the efforts in Boston will help shape a nationwide campaign later in 2005. For more information about Think Neurology Now events in Boston and about neurology in general, visit www.ThinkNeurologyNow.org, or call the toll-free number 866-770-7570. About the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation Established in 1948, the American Academy of Neurology is an association of more than 18,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. The Foundation works with the Academy with a mission to broaden the support for research in the neurosciences and in funding public education programs dealing with neurology and neurological disorders. The Foundation has provided millions of dollars in funding clinical research fellowships. |
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