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#NeuroTwitter: A Hashtag Analysis Study of Global Neurology Conversations on X

  • 0Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
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June 23, 2025

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June 23, 2025

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Summary

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The #NeuroTwitter hashtag on X (formerly Twitter) generated over 11 million impressions from 61,326 users in one year. This hashtag is a significant platform for sharing neurology research and medical education content globally.

Area Of Science

  • Neurology
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Public Health Communication

Background

  • X (formerly Twitter) is a significant platform for amplifying healthcare content and monitoring public health trends.
  • The #NeuroTwitter hashtag offers a valuable avenue for exploring the dissemination of neurological information online.
  • Understanding the reach and impact of #NeuroTwitter is crucial for the neurology community.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the outreach and engagement of neurology-related posts utilizing the #NeuroTwitter hashtag.
  • To analyze the geographic distribution and associated topics of #NeuroTwitter content.
  • To identify patterns in user engagement related to academic milestones.

Main Methods

  • A cross-sectional hashtag analysis of #NeuroTwitter posts was conducted using the Fedica research analytics tool.
  • Data was collected over a 12-month period (June 1, 2022, to June 1, 2023).
  • Included all public posts with the hashtag, excluding identifiable bots, and analyzed sentiment, geographic distribution, and engagement metrics.

Main Results

  • The #NeuroTwitter movement generated 216,558 posts from 61,326 users, achieving over 11.1 million impressions.
  • The United States (39.0%), India (7.5%), and the United Kingdom (6.2%) were the top originating countries.
  • Associated hashtags included #MedTwitter, #Neuroscience, #Neurology, #MedEd, and #Stroke, with engagement peaks during academic milestones.

Conclusions

  • #NeuroTwitter is a widely utilized hashtag for neurology-related topics, particularly research and medical education.
  • This study provides the first exploration of the global impact and utilization of #NeuroTwitter on the X platform.
  • The findings highlight the importance of #NeuroTwitter in online neurology discourse and community building.

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