AANS Looks to Raise Awareness, Share Information About Patients' Neurosurgical Questions
The AANS continues to make updates to its oft-visited Patient Information section, regularly updating pages covering a wide range of conditions, treatments and actions related to the neurosurgical specialty. These pages are available as informational tools to the general public, media and others seeking more information on these areas. The section most recently has updated areas on concussion and sports-related head injury, and regular updates to other pages will continue throughout 2012.
Visit AANS’ Annual Meeting Page for the Latest Updates on Sessions, Speakers and More
Discover the most up-to-date information about the 2012 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting – including the addition of new speakers such as former U.S. Senator Alan K. Simpson, who will address attendees on April 18 – on the Annual Meeting’s home page. Information on registration, CME, schedules, Section activities, social activities and much more can be found by clicking here.
Van Wagenen Fellowship Submission Deadline Moved to May 1, 2012
“The application for the 2013 William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship will be available early next year. The deadline for submission for the 2013 Fellowship has been moved up to May 1, 2012. This will allow all applicants to be notified of the results by June 30, 2012. For additional information about the Van Wagenen Fellowship and a yearbook of past Fellows, including the 2012 Van Wagenen Fellow, Matthew Christopher Tate, MD, visit the “Grants & Fellowship Tab" of the AANS website by clicking here.
Neurosurgeons Condemn False Assertions Made About Health Reform Law on Mark Levin Show
On November 22, 2011, an individual claiming to be a “brain surgeon” made several statements referencing neurosurgical care on a Mark Levin radio show segment. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) reviewed this segment and found that it contained several factual inaccuracies. Please read the following statement regarding this matter. Should you have additional questions, contact Alison Dye, AANS/CNS Senior Manager of Communications, at 202-446-2028.
Study Shows Modern Football Helmets May Provide No Better Protection than Vintage Leather Helmets in Tests of Near- and Subconcussive Impacts
The AANS publicized an article published in the November 2011 Journal of Neurosurgery that produced surprising results regarding how much protection modern football helmets offer in comparison to their "leatherhead" predecessors from the early 20th century. The November 2011 issue of Neurosurgical Focus also focused on both adult and pediatric sports injuries, including an article discussing the development of an iPhone application for sideline concussion testing. To read the press release, click here.