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Current Treatment Options in Neurology
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Current Treatment Options in Neurology

1092-8480

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/11940

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Neuroscience 335 27 22 7
Medicine 2681 34 38 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 61
Documents by Best Scientists*: 55
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 61
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.721
Impact Factor: 1.8

Overview

Top Research Topics at Current Treatment Options in Neurology?

Current Treatment Options in Neurology investigates studies in Neurology, Intensive care medicine, Anesthesia, Surgery and Pediatrics. The studies on Neurology discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Diabetes mellitus, Physical therapy and Internal medicine, Disease. Research in Oncology and the interrelating topic of Chemotherapy were among the subjects of interest in the Internal medicine studies discussed in it.

While the journal focused on Disease, it was also able to explore topics like Multiple sclerosis and Immunology. The Intensive care medicine research presented in it explores the relationship between Stroke and the closely related topic of Aspirin. Radiation therapy is a major topic of Surgery research.

Discussions in Current Treatment Options in Neurology are anchored in the subject of Pediatrics and the similar topic of Epilepsy. Epilepsy research presented is mostly focused on the subject of Lamotrigine. The journal features studies on Psychiatry, including topics such as Anxiety.

  • Neurology (57.09%)
  • Intensive care medicine (27.58%)
  • Anesthesia (16.97%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • A Modern Approach to the Treatment of Mitochondrial Disease (219 citations)
  • Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease (173 citations)
  • Management of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. (167 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Treatment Options in Neurology:

The journal papers aim to foster the development of research in Neurology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Anesthesia and Pediatrics. While work presented in the journal papers provide substantial information on Neurology, it also covers topics in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Intensive care medicine, Internal medicine, Disease and Physical therapy. In addition to Pediatrics research, the journal papers aim to explore topics under Encephalopathy and Epilepsy.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in Current Treatment Options in Neurology mainly cover the fields of Neurology, Intensive care medicine, Disease, Diabetes mellitus and Clinical trial. It facilitated discussions that integrated Neurology and Front line. The Intensive care medicine works featured in it incorporate elements from Psychological intervention, Randomized controlled trial and Ultrasound guided.

The presented studies in Dementia fall within the purview of Disease but it also intertwines with topics in Inebilizumab. The studies in Diabetes mellitus featured incorporate elements of Stroke, Mortality rate, Incidence (epidemiology) and Age of onset. Current Treatment Options in Neurology holds forums on Clinical trial that merges themes from other disciplines such as Subependymal zone, Tuberous sclerosis, Pediatrics and Oncology.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Evaluation, Treatment, and Impact of Neurologic Injury in Adult Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: a Review. (3 citations)
  • One Giant Step for Giant Cell Arteritis: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment. (3 citations)
  • Diagnosis and Management of Seizures in Neurodegenerative Diseases (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Current Treatment Options in Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Richard J. Barohn (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kevin N. Sheth (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • David B. Arciniegas (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • James R. Couch (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter J. Goadsby (6 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Current Treatment Options in Neurology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (41 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Pennsylvania (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (25 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Stanford University (24 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (21 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 16.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 20.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.67% of all publications and 33.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Field of Neurology

One of the areas not covered in this article is the career opportunities in the field of Neurology, specifically the role of a Speech-Language Pathologist. A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a professional who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Disorders may be a result of stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson’s disease, a cleft palate, or autism. The range of neurology treatment research for these conditions, as presented in the journal Current Treatment Options in Neurology, are relevant to the role of an SLP. They can use these research findings in their practice and contribute to the betterment of patients' lives. The requirements to become an SLP vary by state. For example, in Nebraska, the requirements include a master’s degree in Speech Therapy or Communicative Disorders. Clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed SLP is also required. The specifics for the state's requirements can be found at nebraska slp license requirements. Studying different aspects of neurology including but not limited to Intensive care medicine, Anesthesia, and Pediatrics make these studies valuable. So if you are planning to pursue a career in this field, keeping informed about the latest treatment options is key. Studies in Current Treatment Options in Neurology can provide a wealth of knowledge to the aspiring Speech-Language Pathologists. Ultimately, being updated with the latest research and articles can make a significant impact on your clinical practice especially in improving patient care, hence, a career in the field of neurology is more than just a profession; it's a commitment to help patients improve their quality of life.

Top Publications

  • Dementia Clinical Care in Relation to COVID-19

    (2022)
    37 Citations
  • Pompe Disease: a Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Overview

    (2022)
    34 Citations
  • Cerebral Edema in Traumatic Brain Injury: a Historical Framework for Current Therapy.

    Benjamin E. Zusman;Patrick M. Kochanek;Ruchira M. Jha

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • COVID-19 and Sleep in Medical Staff: Reflections, Clinical Evidences, and Perspectives

    Luigi Ferini-Strambi;Marco Zucconi;Francesca Casoni;Maria Salsone;Maria Salsone

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Diagnosis and Management of Posterior Cortical Atrophy

    (2023)
    29 Citations
  • Pharmacologic and Acute Management of Spinal Cord Injury in Adults and Children

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Tenecteplase or Alteplase: What Is the Thrombolytic Agent of the Future?

    (2022)
    27 Citations
  • Therapy for Insomnia and Circadian Rhythm Disorder in Alzheimer Disease.

    Luigi Ferini-Strambi;Andrea Galbiati;Francesca Casoni;Maria Salsone

    (2020)
    25 Citations
  • Therapy in Sleep-Related Hypermotor Epilepsy (SHE)

    Gian Maria Asioli;Simone Rossi;Francesca Bisulli;Laura Licchetta

    (2020)
    24 Citations

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