JNNP in the Decade of the Brain

JNNP in the Decade of the BrainThis year and this volume introduce a further change to the content of the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry which should keep the journal at the forefront of neurological publishing.In the first issue of 1990 I recounted the history of the journal from its first publication in 1920, under the title Journal of Neurology and Psychopathology, and reintroduced editorials, which had been a feature of some earlier series.With this issue we introduce a series of regular reviews centred around the theme of "neurological emergencies".These will be gathered together at the end of the year in a book of the same title, which we hope will have a wide readership not only among neurologists but also general physicians, or internal medicine specialists, throughout the world.These reviews will provide up to date statements about the management of neurological emergencies.To cover the subject within a reasonable space, brevity will sometimes require a didactic approach.I hope that readers who take issue with proposals put forward by our authors will offer letters for publication which will provide a stimulating discussion, reflecting practice in many different countries