Track 2: Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Neurological disorders impact both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Stroke, a leading cause of disability worldwide, has often been overlooked as a brain-related condition due to its classification as a cardiovascular disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, in the latest revision of the WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), stroke is now categorized as a neurological disorder. This reclassification underscores the role of neurologists in treating stroke and highlights the profound neurological consequences stroke survivors face. This shift is expected to improve awareness, drive increased research funding, and enhance care for stroke patients.
- Acute Spinal Cord Injury
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Muscular Dystrophy