Identification, Prevalence, Experience, and Treatment of Neurological Conditions in Women

Women face a higher risk of many debilitating neurological conditions including, but not limited to Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, migraines, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and vascular dementia. Not only are these conditions more prevalent in women than men, but women face noteworthy differences in the risk factors, symptoms, disease progression, and experience of many neurological diseases. Since women have traditionally been underrepresented in both randomized controlled trails and neurological research, much less is known about the unique risk factors, symptomology, treatment efficacy, and healthcare costs of neurological conditions in women. This special collection aims to gather and disseminate innovative quantitative and qualitative research, critical reviews, policy analyses, and case studies exploring the identification, prevalence, treatment, cost, and experience of neurological conditions in women. By showcasing the unique symptoms, treatments, experiences, challenges, and circumstances of women with neurological conditions, this collection will contribute to a deeper awareness and understanding of these conditions while promoting strategies to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and care of women suffering from these conditions.