Latvia - officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), is a beautiful country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic states. The name “Latvia” comes from the ancient Latgalians, one of four Indo-European Baltic tribes who formed the core of modern Latvians. With a coastline of 531km along the Baltic Sea, Latvia is bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus, and has 64,589 km2 of scenic plains and rivers, lakes and hills, including a majestic coastline.
EAN Congress 2025 relocated to HELSINKI due to UN summit (dates remain 21-24 June)
September 20, 2024
Due to unforeseen developments, the 11th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology has been relocated and will now be held in Helsinki on June 21-24, 2025.
EAN co-hosting G7 side-event in Ancona, Italy, on 8 October
September 13, 2024
Upcoming Joint Sessions at Partner Societies’ Congresses
August 26, 2024
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Interview with Prof. Claudia Sommer, Chair EAN Teaching Course sub-Committee
November 1, 2016David B. Vodušek (DV): As a senior experienced European neurologist, can you illustrate the role you give to EAN within the community of European Neurologists? Claudia Sommer (CS): The EAN is the umbrella society for the community of European Neurologists, and I am more than glad that after many years, we have achieved to build one strong society. -
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Paper of the month: Improved prognosis of multiple sclerosis in the last 10 years
November 1, 2016For November 2016 we have selected: Cree BAC, Gourraud P-A, Oksenberg JR, et al. Long-term evolution of multiple sclerosis disability in the treatment era. Ann Neurol 2016:80;499-510. Studies describing the natural history of multiple sclerosis (MS) before the availability of disease-modifying treatments have reported a progression of the disease from the relapsing-remitting form to the secondary progressive form in about 50% of patients at 19 years after the onset. -
The Virtual Issue is a collection of leading research coming from North America, published in European Journal of Neurology.
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By Anna Sauerbier Human Brain Project – 4th Annual Summit From 12 to 15 October more than 430 participants (scientists, students, members of Partnering Projects) attended the fourth annual summit of the Human Brain… Continue Reading
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By Anna Sauerbier This year the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) was held in the beautiful city of Portland in Oregon, USA, on September 20-23.
The WPC is an international congress in which patients with… Continue Reading -
On October 13th The European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) held its annual Neurology Advocacy Awards.
These awards recognise the contribution of an individual or group to the development and promotion of advocacy for people with neurological disorders in Europe.… Continue Reading -
11th ESO Karolinska Stroke Update Conference
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The new CME article November 2016: “Impact of ASPECTS on computed tomography angiography source images on outcome after thrombolysis or endovascular therapy in large vessel occlusions” is online now!
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In 2016, the European Federation of Neurological Associations [EFNA] launched its Training Initiatives for Neurology Advocates [TINA].
For many years EFNA has run workshops on Health Technology Assessment and, more recently, Pharmaceutical Policy – Pricing, Access and Reimbursement at the… Continue Reading -
Invisible disability is a term that captures a whole spectrum of hidden symptoms or challenges that are primarily neurological in nature. Many brain and brain-related disorders cause symptoms that are not obvious to an onlooker. These symptoms can include pain,… Continue Reading
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Since August 2016 the European Academy of Neurology is a member of the Guidelines International Network (G-I-N). The G-I-N is an international non-profit-distributing association of organizations and individuals involved in the development and use of clinical practice guidelines.
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by Jan Kuks On behalf of the Quality Assurance sub-Committee, I’m delighted to announce that, based on an objective analysis of participant evaluations, the following individuals will all be receiving certificates of excellence for their respective educational lectures during the… Continue Reading
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Ireland: island of saints and scholars. Although in the interests of full disclosure not all of its 5 million inhabitants are necessarily either saintly or scholarly, the visitor to its shores will certainly find many footprints of Ireland’s tradition of folklore and stories. The island’s temperate climate is nourished by the Gulf Stream, turning the landscape into a lush green onto which are embedded imprints of Ireland’s cultural past, typified by the extraordinary Neolithic tomb at Newgrange.
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Report from Dr Aleksandra Herrera-Sokolowska from Bierutów, Poland visiting St. George's Hospital, University of London, Atkinson Morley Dept. of Neurology, London, UK, under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Pereira