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Neurologists Unite for Ukraine
Christina Briscoe Abath, MD, Olha Tychkivska, MD, Aristides Hadjinicolaou, MD, Danielle Friedman, MSN, CPNP, Alina Ivaniuk, MD, Elaine Wirrell, MD, Alina Sharinn, MD, Yuliya Snyder, MD, Ozzy Samad, Agnieszka Kielian, MD and Svetlana Faktorovich, MD
When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 2022, the international community immediately responded. However, it was only through the advocacy efforts of Dr. Olha Tychkivska and the Ukrainian League Against Epilepsy (ULAE) that neurology patients impacted by the war have been prioritized, as neurologists from Ukraine, North America, and Europe joined together in a long-term collaboration. With the global relief foundation Brother’s Brother Foundation and partners, we have shipped over half a million dollars of anti-seizure medication, six EEG machines, and neurorehabilitation and other equipment into Ukraine. At risk to their own lives, Dr. Tychkivska and colleagues continue to distribute these medications and supplies throughout Ukraine.
Call for Blogs
The Without Borders specialty site is looking for blogs on the topic of neurology and global health.
The mission of the Without Borders site is to provide important, engaging, accurate, and timely content on issues in global neurology with emphasis on underserved populations in lower-resourced countries and environments globally.
Descriptions of research, education, collaboration programs in global neurology
Reflections from neurologists, researchers, educators, and students in the field
Discussions of important issues, papers, and topics relevant to neurologic research and care worldwide
Commentaries on announcements, conferences, and other important events
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Global Stuff You Should Know
Global disparities in the multiple sclerosis patient journey: Illustrative commentary from Kenya
The timely article by Solomon et al. tackles an important yet difficult topic on measuring global barriers in multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, from symptom onset to availability of diagnostics.1 The authors poignantly highlight significant differences between high-income countries and resource-limited settings in every aspect of the MS patient’s journey towards reaching their diagnosis, but also acknowledged that African countries were severely under-represented and thus the situation on the continent is not fully known. This article serves to illustrate the findings of the article in the Kenyan MS patient, with real-world examples, but also to articulate additional challenges that need to be considered in our part of the world.
On the Road
On The Road Collection: The 2023 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in Boston
First published on August 16, 2023, updated on September 13, 2023
Read our collection of personal experiences from attendees of the 2023 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting!
Ripples of Belonging - My experience at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2023
By María J. Alemán, MD, Guatemala
A Remarkable Journey at the 2023 AAN Meeting: Embracing Collaboration and Cultural Enrichment
By Gabriel D. Pinilla-Monsalve, M.D., M.Sc., Colombia
Celebrating the Neurology Festival of the Year: My experience at the 75th AAN Annual Meeting
By Idha Sood, MBBS, India
The American Academy of Neurology 2023 Annual Meeting
By Jeremías Sebastián Ayerbe, MD, Argentina
By Nicholas Kulaba, MD, Uganda
The AAN 2023 Annual Meeting Experience
By Agustina Ruiz Yanzi, MD, Argentina
By Solomiia Bandrivska, MD, PhD Student, Ukraine
A Personal Experience of the 2023 AAN Annual Meeting
By Taras Voloshyn, MD, PhD, Ukraine
Featured PodcastFeatured Articles
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Spatiotemporal Trends of Stroke Burden Attributable to Ambient PM2.5 in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990–2019: A Global Analysis
Neurology | June 28, 2023
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Global Barriers to the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis: Data From the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation Atlas of MS, Third Edition
Neurology | June 15, 2023
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Global Prevalence and Incidence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Systematic Review
Neurology | June 12, 2023
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Burden of Common Neurologic Diseases in Asian Countries, 1990–2019: An Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Yue Wang, Jingjing Liang, Yuting Fang, et al.
Neurology | April 04, 2023
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
Consensus Competencies for Post-Graduate Fellowship Training in Global Neurology
Nicoline Schiess, Violet Kulo, Pria Anand, et al.
Neurology | March 30, 2023
Mission & Vision
Mission: To provide important, engaging, accurate, timely and balanced content on emerging and pressing issues at the intersection of neurology and global health for neurologists and people who provide neurologic care everywhere.
Vision:
• To serve as an up-to-date resource for issues and opportunities related to the global practice of neurologic care
• To inspire future generations of neurologists to engage with global issues
• To provide content about global neurology topics in a variety of formats, including blogs, posts, podcasts, and other media
• To provide an inclusive platform to discuss issues in neurology relevant to countries of all income levels, emphasizing under-served and vulnerable populations in lower resourced environments globally
• To share content that stimulates and facilitates discussions and collaborations that improve the status of neurologic research and care globally
• To curate existing resources and announcements of importance to neurologists globally
• To respect, honor, empower and promote the lived experiences, perspectives and voices of neurologists in clinical practice and research programs in lower resourced and/or lower income settings
Hastening the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Dr. Brian Callaghan and Dr. Kellen Quigg
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Monthly Global Neurology Webinar
The Members of the AAN Global Health Section host a monthly Global Neurology Webinar. Beginning in January 2024, meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesdays of the month via Zoom at 12PM EST.
Zoom Link Passcode: 740781
RESOURCES
Brain Health – World Health Organization
Brain Disorders Across the Lifespan
Global Campaign Against Epilepsy
International Brain Research Organization
International League Against Epilepsy
International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
International Society for the Study of Pain
Neurocritical Care Society - Global Partners
NIH Fogarty International Center: Global Brain Disorders Research
triMS.online – Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Online
World Federation of Neuro-Oncology Societies