Brain & Behavior
New guidance issued on the determination of brain death
New guidance has been issued for clinicians on the determination of brain death, also known as death by neurologic criteria.
Oct 12, 2023
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The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 25,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.
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