The Neurological Field Continues to Update

In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in new diagnostic information, pharmacological and neurosurgical treatments for neurological disease, as well as a greater understanding of brain function. Our news section informs you of ongoing topics with a potential worldwide influence. In addition to this section, we inform through our social media platforms to keep connect with our member more easier than before. 

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  • World Federation of Neurology News
    We inform you on our projects and activities, the journal updates, the WFN committee update and more...
  • Neurology News
    Update on interesting news and current activities with worldwide scope. From the history of neurology through the modern technology that shape neurology nowadays.

World Federation of Neurology News

15 Sep 2024

World Neurology: August-September issue now available online

In this issue's President's Column, WFN President Prof. Wolfgang Grisold provides updates on several ongoing activities, including the upcoming Council of Delegates (COD) meeting in September, the recent success of World Brain Day 2024, the introduction of the WHO IGAP toolkit, the upcoming World Federation of Neurology (WFN) Digital Neurology Updates (WNU) 2024 (an important educational initiative also planned for September), as well as many other ongoing global initiatives.

9 Sep 2024

MonkeyPox and Neurology Update [September '24]

On 14 th August 2024, World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared Monkey Pox (mpox) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

5 Sep 2024

WFN Service Page

In this issue, we focus on Africa, based on a visit and joint lecture at the African Academy of Neurology (AFAN) congress, and report on a successful World Brain Day (WBD) in China.

Neurology News

20 Sep 2024

Factor XI inhibitors – Rising stars in anti-thrombotic therapy?

The “holy grail” of preventing and treating thrombosis and thromboembolism would be a drug that was highly effective (preventing clots) and at the same time had a low risk of bleeding. From a hemostasiological perspective, the inhibition of factor XI represents a promising target because a reduced level of factor XI protects against thrombosis without significantly increasing the risk of spontaneous bleeding.

16 Sep 2024

ICNMD 2024 On-Demand Virtual Library

The ICNMD 2024 organizing committee is excited to announce and make available an On-Demand Virtual Library post congress. On-Demand Virtual Library will be available for the 18th International Congress On Neuromuscular Diseases. Register now to catch up on the latest updates at your own pace, anytime, anywhere!

11 Sep 2024

Environmental factors related to multiple sclerosis progression

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological disease which prevalence is increasing worldwide. The impact of environmental factors on MS susceptibility has already been defined and highlighted in many previous reports, particularly vitamin D or ultraviolet B light exposure, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection, obesity, and smoking. 

 

International Meetings & Events

21 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2024 Allianz MiCo Milano Italy 37th ECNP Congress will be held on 21 - 24 September 2024 in Milan, Italy More details...
26 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) invites you to join the inaugural World Federation of Neurology Digital Neurology Updates (WNU 2024) on September 26-27, 2024. In a groundbreaking move towards... More details...
23 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024 ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre) Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 6th World Stroke Congress (WSC 2024) in Abu Dhabi, UAE from October 23-26, 2024. More details...
25 Oct 2024 - 29 Oct 2024 Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth WA 6000 Australia The ICNMD International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases is organized on behalf of the Specialty Group on Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD) of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN). More details...
23 Nov 2024 4th Education in Headache to Healthcare Providers in Africa (EHHPA) takes place on 23rd November 2024.  It is a free virtual symposium that provides world class headache and migraine training to... More details...
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