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Did Lou Gehrig have ALS? Reports Claiming ALS Caused by Head Trauma Lacks  Scientific Validation

A recent study in the Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology suggesting that amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may be attributed to “repetitive head trauma experienced in collision sports” lacks scientific epidemiological evidence to support this claim. In a review of the 12-patient study, several experts specializing in motor neuron diseases challenge the findings as entirely pathological and without clinical merit. Their editorial, which aims to dispel doubts of Lou Gehrig’s ALS diagnosis, is now available online in Muscle & Nerve.

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1 in 6 people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime. Learn more

Related article: Knowledge of risk factors, and warning signs of stroke: a systematic review from a gender perspective
Nanette Stroebele, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Christian H. Nolte, Jacqueline Müller-Nordhorn, Angelina Bockelbrink and Stefan N. Willich

According to the World Health Statistics 2008, one of the leading causes of death in the world in 2030 will be stroke. It is among the leading causes of adult long-term disability and loss of quality-adjusted life years in western countries.

Increased knowledge of stroke risk factors in the population may lead to improved prevention of stroke. Reducing the time from stroke onset to hospital presentation through better awareness of stroke warning signs in patients and family members can provide better treatment.

Learn the stroke warning signs here

The International Journal of Stroke concentrates on the clinical aspects of stroke with basic science contributions in areas of clinical interest. Learn more. 

NEW JOURNALS, FEATURES and BENEFITS

New Wiley Open Access Journal: Brain and Behavior
Brain and Behavior, a Wiley open access journal, is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal, providing rapid publication of high-quality research across neurology, neuroscience, psychology and psychiatry. The journal will start taking submissions soon giving priority to contributions that are sound research reports, accessible to a broad readership and that enhance understanding of the brain and behavior. The journal will publish its first articles in Spring 2011. Learn more.

Faster Publication
The International Journal of Stroke is pleased to announce the launch of Early View: articles published online in advance of print. Read the latest Early View articles here.

Coming soon
The Journal of Pathology is publishing a special Virtual Issue on Neuropathology: Advances in technology and biology, compiled and annotated by Joanne E Martin and Silvia Marino, later this month. Bookmark our Virtual Issues page so you don’t miss this authoritative issue:
www.thejournalofpathology.com/virtualissues 

BOOKS FOR BETTER PATIENT CARE

Neurology: Clinical Cases Uncovered Malcolm Macleod, Marion Simpson & Suvankar Pal


Inspection copies are available for lecturers to assess for course use. Click here to send your course and contact details.  

ISBN: 9781405162203
152 pages
£21.99/ €28.90/ $33.95

Adult Epilepsy
Gregory Cascino and Joseph Sirven

ISBN: 9780470741221
328 pages
£80.00/ €105.00/ $132.50

State-of-the-art information in a concise format useful to a wide audience, from neurology residents to epilepsy fellows and practitioners

Cerebrovascular Ultrasound in Stroke Prevention and Treatment, 2nd Edition
Andrei V. Alexandrov

A practical approach to the examination of patients, the interpretation of ultrasound studies and the application of cerebrovascular ultrasound in stroke therapy

ISBN: 9781405195768
296 pages
£129.99/ €169.00/ $199.95

Comorbidity in Migraine
Jean Schoenen, David W.
Dodick and Peter Sándor

A clinically-oriented, comprehensive treatment approach to the recognition and management of all aspects of migraine

ISBN: 9781405185554
148 pages
£49.99/ €65.90/ $74.95

FEATURED ARTICLES –
Free access through March   

Special Issue: Mechanisms underlying Epilepsy Spectrum Disorder
Epilepsia

Exercise alleviates Parkinsonism: clinical and laboratory evidence
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica

A new perspective on sleepiness
Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Critical Review on the current state of epilepsy genetic studies
Epilepsia

EFNS guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of primary dystonias
European Journal of Neurology

Head size: WHOse growth charts?
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

Plasmapheresis for neuroinflammatory disorders
Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology

Free Virtual Issue: Top Neuroscience Papers
British Journal of Pharmacology

Mitochondrial fission and cristae disruption increase the response of cell models of Huntington's disease to apoptotic stimuli
EMBO Molecular Medicine

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Each year Wiley-Blackwell offers you free access the January issue of each journal. View all neurology titles and 2011 sample issues on the Wiley Online Library.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

International Stroke Conference
February 9 - 11
Los Angeles, CA USA

British Academy of Childhood Disability
March 4
Derby, United Kingdom

American Academy of Pain Medicine
March 24 – 27
San Antonio, TX USA

American Academy of Neurology
*Free USB giveaway for the first 300 visitors at the Wiley-Blackwell booth*
April 11 - 14
Honolulu, HI USA

International Neuromodulation Society
May 21 - 26
London, England

European Stroke Conference
May 24 - 27
Hamburg, Germany

Sleep 2011
June 11 - 15
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

American Headache Society
June 2 - 5
Washington, DC USA