Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Disorders of the Nervous Tissue01:28

Disorders of the Nervous Tissue

Nervous tissue is a vital component of the human body's communication system, enabling us to perceive and respond to stimuli. However, like all other tissues, it is vulnerable to disorders and diseases that can significantly impact our neurological functioning.
Homeostatic Imbalances:
Alzheimer's disease manifests as a gradual decline in memory and cognitive abilities, attributed to the buildup of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
Parkinson's disease arises from the...
Multiple Sclerosis l: Introduction01:19

Multiple Sclerosis l: Introduction

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder and a leading cause of neurological disability in young adults.EpidemiologyMS commonly begins between 20 and 40 years of age and is twice as common in women. Its exact cause remains unclear, but genetic susceptibility contributes, with higher risk in first-degree relatives and identical twins. A greater...
Encephalitis l: Introduction01:19

Encephalitis l: Introduction

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma, most often due to infections or autoimmune processes. It presents with neuropsychiatric features such as fever, altered mental status, behavioral changes, cognitive dysfunction, seizures, focal deficits, and sometimes autonomic instability. In some cases, the meninges are also involved, resulting in meningoencephalitis.Infectious CausesInfectious encephalitis is most commonly viral but can also result from bacterial, fungal, or parasitic...
Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle01:28

Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle

The clinical conditions affecting the skeletal muscle tissue are broadly categorized as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
Musculoskeletal disorders
Musculoskeletal disorders involve injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. These disorders can arise from acute biomechanical stresses or chronic overuse and can occur across different age groups. Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and muscular strains, often resulting from...
Parkinson's Disease: Overview01:15

Parkinson's Disease: Overview

Neurodegenerative disorders are progressive diseases that cause irreversible damage and loss to neurons in specific brain areas. Examples of these disorders include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). These disorders share characteristics such as proteinopathies, selective neuronal vulnerability, and a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. The primary therapeutic goal for these conditions is to...
Encephalitis ll: Pathophysiology01:26

Encephalitis ll: Pathophysiology

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain parenchyma caused by direct viral invasion or immune-mediated mechanisms triggered by infections or tumors. Both processes lead to neuronal injury, disrupted neurotransmission, and diverse neurological symptoms, often with overlapping clinical and pathological features.Autoimmune EncephalitisIn autoimmune encephalitis, antibodies target neuronal antigens on cell surfaces, synapses, or within neurons. A key example is anti-NMDAR encephalitis, which can...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

DATA RETRIEVAL FOR CLINICAL PROJECTS IN THE EVOLVING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

Georgian medical news·2026
Same author

Guidelines for HER2 reporting in breast cancer: Recommendations by the Malaysian Breast Pathology Working Group.

The Malaysian journal of pathology·2025
Same author

A REVIEW OF CURRENT CONCEPTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BONE DEFECTS IN TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS.

Georgian medical news·2025
Same author

Analysis of the EMHD nanofluid flow for geothermal pipelines using physics-driven deep learning.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

INTRA-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT OF TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE REDUCTION IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS.

Georgian medical news·2025
Same author

Investigating Numerically the Effect of Wind on Fire Spread Between Two Informal Settlements Dwellings.

Fire technology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

How common are the "common" neurologic disorders?

D Hirtz1, D J Thurman, K Gwinn-Hardy

  • 1National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke/National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. hirtzd@ninds.nih.gov

Neurology
|January 31, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Neurologic disorders significantly impact millions in the US. This study estimates the prevalence and incidence of conditions like autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and stroke.

More Related Videos

Symmetric Bihemispheric Postmortem Brain Cutting to Study Healthy and Pathological Brain Conditions in Humans
08:29

Symmetric Bihemispheric Postmortem Brain Cutting to Study Healthy and Pathological Brain Conditions in Humans

Published on: December 18, 2016

A Battery of Motor Tests in a Neonatal Mouse Model of Cerebral Palsy
10:02

A Battery of Motor Tests in a Neonatal Mouse Model of Cerebral Palsy

Published on: November 3, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Symmetric Bihemispheric Postmortem Brain Cutting to Study Healthy and Pathological Brain Conditions in Humans
08:29

Symmetric Bihemispheric Postmortem Brain Cutting to Study Healthy and Pathological Brain Conditions in Humans

Published on: December 18, 2016

A Battery of Motor Tests in a Neonatal Mouse Model of Cerebral Palsy
10:02

A Battery of Motor Tests in a Neonatal Mouse Model of Cerebral Palsy

Published on: November 3, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Neurologic disorders represent a significant public health concern.
  • Accurate incidence and prevalence data are crucial for understanding disease burden and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the current incidence and prevalence of 12 key neurologic disorders in the United States.
  • To provide updated epidemiological data for conditions affecting children, the general population, and the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and summarization of the strongest available evidence.
  • Utilization of United States data, supplemented with data from other developed countries when necessary.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence estimates varied significantly by disorder and population group.
  • Key findings include: autism spectrum disorder (5.8/1,000 children), epilepsy (7.1/1,000 general population), Alzheimer disease (67/1,000 elderly), and stroke (183/100,000 annually).
  • Data for Tourette syndrome were insufficient.

Conclusions:

  • Neurologic illnesses impose a substantial burden on millions of individuals in the United States.
  • This study highlights the need for ongoing epidemiological surveillance of neurologic conditions.