
Medicina | Highly Cited Papers Published in 2024–2025 and Hot Topic Special Issues in the “Neurology” Section
We would like to share some highly cited papers from the “Neurology” Section of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144) published in 2024 and 2025, which you are welcome to read. You can also find the journal’s latest publications via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/search?journal=medicina§ion=1114.
Additionally, some Special Issues in the “Neurology” Section are currently open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe may be of interest to you:
1. “Updated Perspectives on Lifestyle Interventions as Secondary Stroke Prevention Measures: A Narrative Review”
by Valbona Govori, Hrvoje Budinčević, Sandra Morović, Filip Đerke and Vida Demarin
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 504; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030504
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/504
2. “Risk Factors and Outcomes of Hemorrhagic Transformation in Acute Ischemic Stroke Following Thrombolysis: Analysis of a Single-Center Experience and Review of the Literature”
by Ileana Neacă, Cristina Elena Negroiu, Iulia Tudorașcu, Raluca Dănoiu, Cristiana Gianina Moise, Despina Manuela Toader and Suzana Dănoiu
Medicina 2025, 61(4), 722; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61040722
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/4/722
3. “A Comprehensive Review: Robot-Assisted Treatments for Gait Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients”
by Yong-Hwa Park, Dae-Hwan Lee and Jung-Ho Lee
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 620; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040620
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/4/620
4. “Differentiating Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Syndrome: Insights from Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers—A Narrative Review”
by Alexandros Giannakis and Spiridon Konitsiotis Chrissa Sioka
Medicina 2025, 61(4), 701; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61040701
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/4/701
5. “Exposure to Environmental Pesticides and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Population-Based Case-Control Study”
by Pablo Roman, Cristofer Ruiz-Gonzalez, Lola Rueda-Ruzafa, Diana Cardona, Mar Requena-Mullor and Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 479; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030479
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/479
6. “Association of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Stiffness with Chronic Low Back Pain Features: An Observational Study”
by Mónica López-Redondo, Davinia Vicente-Campos, Javier Álvarez-González, Alberto Roldán-Ruiz, Sandra Sánchez-Jorge, Jorge Buffet-García, Gabriel Rabanal-Rodríguez and Juan Antonio Valera-Calero
Medicina 2025, 61(2), 270; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61020270
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/2/270
7. “Comparative Analysis of Psychophysiological Responses in Fibromyalgia Patients: Evaluating Neuromodulation Alone, Neuromodulation Combined with Virtual Reality, and Exercise Interventions”
by Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, María Dolores Apolo-Arenas, Pablo Tomas-Carus, Jose Francisco Tornero-Aguilera, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez and Jose A. Parraca
Medicina 2024, 60(3), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60030404
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/3/404
8. “Blood Biomarkers in Ischemic Stroke Diagnostics and Treatment—Future Perspectives”
by Anja Babić, David Bonifačić, Vita Komen, Slavica Kovačić, Melani Mamić and Vladimira Vuletić
Medicina 2025, 61(3), 514; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030514
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/514
9. “General Treatments Promoting Independent Living in Parkinson’s Patients and Physical Therapy Approaches for Improving Gait—A Comprehensive Review”
by Dae-Hwan Lee, Bong-Sik Woo, Yong-Hwa Park and Jung-Ho Lee
Medicina 2024, 60(5), 711; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60050711
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/5/711
10. “Targeting Neural Oscillations for Cognitive Enhancement in Alzheimer’s Disease”
by Federica Palacino, Paolo Manganotti and Alberto Benussi
Medicina 2025, 61(3), 547; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61030547
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/547
Special Issues:
“Neuroinflammatory Disorders: New Insights and Future Directions”
Guest Editors: Dr. Stefania Kalampokini and Dr. Effrosyni Koutsouraki
Submission deadline: 20 March 2027
“Advances in the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients”
Guest Editors: Dr. Mirian Santamaría-Peláe and Dr. Jessica Fernández-Solana
Submission deadline: 20 March 2027
“Advances and Perspectives in Multiple Sclerosis”
Guest Editors: Dr. Vasileios Giannopapas and Prof. Dr. Sotirios Giannopoulos
Submission deadline: 15 June 2027
“Neurosurgery for Brain or Spine Tumors: Recent Technical Advances”
Guest Editors: Dr. Bartosz Sokół and Dr. Ondra Petr
Submission deadline: 20 April 2027
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