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Neurology research: a journal survey, 1980-1990.

P W Jamieson1

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66103.

Annals of Neurology
|July 1, 1992
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Neurology research has significantly evolved, with more authors, increased focus on diagnostics/therapeutics, and a surge in molecular biology and neurodegenerative disease studies. Collaboration between basic and clinical scientists is now crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Medical Research Trends

Background:

  • Major shifts in neurology research over a decade lacked systematic analysis.
  • Understanding these changes is vital for future scientific direction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically examine changes in neurology research content, methods, funding, and personnel between 1980 and 1990.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of all scientific articles from "Annals of Neurology," "Archives of Neurology," and "Neurology" for 1980 and 1990.
  • Analysis included article type, author count, author degrees, institutions, disease focus, research field, and funding sources.

Main Results:

  • Original articles increased 54%; average authors rose to 5. Diagnostic/therapeutic focus grew, while case reports declined.

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  • Molecular biology research surged 1,600%; neurodegenerative disease and movement disorder research more than doubled.
  • National Institutes of Health funding increased, particularly for neurodegenerative disease research.

    • Conclusions:

    • Neurological research has become more complex, necessitating greater collaboration between basic and clinical scientists.
    • Emerging areas in clinical and basic neurology knowledge are rapidly developing.