These are some of the main international neuroscience-related journals.
Updated Stroke Action Plan is published in the European Stroke Journal – Jan 2026.
The updated Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E), a joint initiative by the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) and the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE), is now available in the European Stroke Journal This updated Plan: Highlights both the progress made and the critical gaps that persist in stroke prevention, emergency […]
Annals of Neurology
Annals of Neurology publishes articles of broad interest with potential for high impact in understanding the mechanisms and treatment of diseases of the human nervous system. All areas of clinical and basic neuroscience, including new technologies, cellular and molecular neurobiology, population sciences, and studies of behavior, addiction, and psychiatric diseases are […]
Epilepsia
Epilepsia is the leading, authoritative source for innovative clinical and basic science research for all aspects of epilepsy and seizures. In addition, Epilepsia publishes critical reviews, opinion pieces, and guidelines that foster understanding and aim to improve the diagnosis and treatment of people with seizures and epilepsy. More information here.
New England Journal of Medicine
“The New England Journal of Medicine is the world’s leading medical journal and website.” More information here.
JAMA Neurology
JAMA Neurology is an international peer-reviewed journal for physicians caring for people with neurologic disorders and those interested in the structure and function of the normal and diseased nervous system. The Archives of Neurology & Psychiatry began publication in 1919 and, in 1959, became 2 separate journals: Archives of Neurology and Archives of General Psychiatry. In […]
Practical Neurology
The essential point of Practical Neurology is that it is practical in the sense of being useful for everyone who sees neurological patients and who wants to keep up to date, and safe, in managing them. In other words this is a journal for jobbing neurologists who plough through the […]
Seizure – European Journal of Epilepsy
Seizure – European Journal of Epilepsy is an international journal owned by Epilepsy Action (the largest member led epilepsy organisation in the UK). It provides a forum for papers on all topics related to epilepsy and seizure disorders. Seizure focuses especially on clinical and psychosocial aspects, but will publish papers […]
Neurology
The most widely read and highly cited peer-reviewed neurology journal. More information here.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry (JNNP)’s ambition is to publish the most ground-breaking and cutting-edge research from around the world. Encompassing the entire genre of neurological sciences, our focus is on the common disorders (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy, subarachnoid haemorrhage and neuropsychiatry), but with a keen […]
Journal of the Neurological Sciences
The Journal of the Neurological Sciences provides a medium for the prompt publication of original articles in neurology and neuroscience from around the world. JNS places special emphasis on articles that: 1) provide guidance to clinicians around the world (Best Practices, Global Neurology); 2) report cutting-edge science related to neurology (Basic and Translational Sciences); […]
European Journal of Neurology
The European Journal of Neurology is the official journal of the European Academy of Neurology and covers all areas of clinical and basic research in neurology, including pre-clinical research of immediate translational value for new potential treatments. Emphasis is placed on major diseases of large clinical and socio-economic importance (dementia, stroke, epilepsy, […]
Case Reports in Neurology
The first neurology journal dedicated exclusively to case reports This new peer-reviewed online-only journal publishes original case reports covering the entire spectrum of neurology. Clinicians and researchers are given a tool to disseminate their personal experience to a wider public as well as to review interesting cases encountered by colleagues […]
Muscle & Nerve
Muscle & Nerve is devoted to publishing new clinical and research studies on the most important findings on neuromuscular disorders and treatment options from a range of medical fields, including: Electrophysiology and Electrodiagnosis • Anatomy • Biochemistry • Cell Biology • Epidemiology • Genetics • Immunology • Pathology • Pharmacology […]
Current Opinion in Neurology
Current Opinion in Neurology is a highly regarded journal offering insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews; covering key subjects such as cerebrovascular disease, developmental disorders, neuroimaging and demyelinating diseases. Published bimonthly, each issue of Current Opinion in Neurology introduces world renowned guest editors and internationally recognized academics within the neurology field, […]
Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders is a peer-reviewed journal covering all topics of the field – both in clinical and basic science. Subscribers receive supplements on special topics in addition to 14 regular issues of the journal each year. More information here.
EAN – Research Paper of the Month: January 2026
Research Paper of the Month: Medical Management and Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis The first paper of 2026, is Brott TG, Howard G, Lal BK, et al; CREST-2 Investigators. Medical Management and Revascularization for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis. N Engl J Med. 2025 Nov 21. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2508800. Epub ahead of print. […]
The Lancet Neurology
The Lancet Neurology is an authoritative forum for key opinion leaders across medicine, government, and health systems to influence clinical practice, explore global policy, and inform constructive, positive change worldwide. More information here.
Cephalalgia
Cephalalgia contains original papers on all aspects of headache. The journal provides an international forum for original research papers, review articles and short communications. Published monthly on behalf of the International Headache Society. Readers receive timely cutting edge original articles, editorials, reviews, letters and clinical correspondence on both clinical and basic research. Subscribers […]
Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology
Mission Statement To serve patients and society by publishing and disseminating the highest quality clinical neurophysiology research and reviews to the medical community. Vision Statement To optimize neurologic health through dissemination of contemporary clinical neurophysiology education and research More information here.
Stroke
Stroke: A Journal of Cerebral Circulation publishes reports of clinical and basic investigation of any aspect of the cerebral circulation and its diseases from many disciplines, including anesthesiology, critical care medicine, epidemiology, internal medicine, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuropathology, neuropsychology, neurosurgery, nuclear medicine, nursing, radiology, rehabilitation, speech pathology, vascular physiology, and vascular surgery. […]
Brain
Brain has published landmark papers in clinical neurology and translational neuroscience since 1878. More information here.
Pain
This journal is the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain and publishes original research on the nature, mechanisms and treatment of pain. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of research in the basic and clinical sciences of multidisciplinary interest. More information here.