Neurology EXPO

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First Neurology EXPO Comes to Atlanta on October 22

All are invited to the first Neurology EXPO sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and its Foundation on Saturday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center in hall A2, Neurology EXPO will bring the greatest number of resources aimed at providing information to people with neurological diseases under one roof.

There will be something for everyone at Neurology EXPO. A variety of healthcare providers will exhibit their products and services. Patient advocacy groups will provide information about their programs and activities. The “Youth World” will offer interactive educational programs where children from kindergarten to high school can learn about the brain and the nervous system.

Neurologists will present educational programs of interest on three stages, including the following topics:

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Epilepsy and Women
• Stroke Prevention and Treatment
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurology
• Caregivers
• New Medicare Legislation

Admission is free for children 18 and under. The cost for adults is $6. Discounted coupons are available on http://www.thinkneurologynow.org/.

The Georgia World Congress Center is located at 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE in Atlanta. For directions and more information about Neurology EXPO, visit http://www.thinkneurologynow.org/events/index.cfm.

Established in 1948, the American Academy of Neurology is an association of nearly 19,000 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. For more information, visit http://www.aan.com/.

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From the Nuerology EXPO page:

Confirmed Speakers and Topics

Epilepsy/Women and Epilepsy
Speaker: Sandra L. Helmers, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology - Epilepsy, Emory University School of Medicine
Presentation: What's Up, Doc???

Dizziness
Speaker: Sharon S. Hartman, MD., PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Center for Dizziness and Balance Disorders, Emory University
Presentation: Saying 'Goodbye' to Vertigo

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurology
Speaker: Jorge L. Juncos, MD, Emory University School of Medicine
Presentation: Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurology