Journal Guide

Psychiatric Genetics addresses new areas of research which have been opened up following the success of new technology in cloning many genes related to brain structure and function. The journal publishes groundbreaking papers that bring together clinical observations, psychological abnormalities and genetic marker data. Areas such as twin studies, adoption studies, genetic/biological markers and family/pedigree studies also fall within the scope. Website: www.psychgenetics.com.

Bring the most current psychopharmacologic and therapeutic neuromodulation interventions to the expert management of your practice. Psychopharm Review offers the most essential, practical advice for recognizing and treating virtually all types of psychiatric disorders. With Psychopharm Review you will:Make well-informed decisions to address neurocognitive effects of medications in elderly patients, treatment of bipolar disorder, and the hazards of inappropriately prescribed medications.Stay current on neuromodulation therapies such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS).Fully understand the key issues that can affect your patients' mental health, how to achieve more consistent treatment adherence, and how to approach ethical issues surrounding various therapies.Receive critical reviews of groundbreaking medication trials, such as CATIE and STAR*D.Psychopharm Review understands the demands of daily practice and provides you with practical treatment strategies.

Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine publishes experimental and clinical studies dealing with various aspects of the relationships among social, psychological, and behavioral factors and bodily processes in humans and animals. It is an international, interdisciplinary journal devoted to experimental and clinical investigation in behavioral biology, psychiatry, psychology, physiology, anthropology, and clinical medicine.Each issue contains peer-reviewed articles reporting on therapeutic as well as preventive interventions with in-depth coverage of the biological underpinnings of human physiology and behavior. Website: www.psychosomaticmedicine.org.

This peer-reviewed quarterly journal provides a forum to explore the theoretical, technical, and strategic elements of total quality management in health care. Each issue of Quality Management in Health Care (QMHC) includes an in-depth interview with a health care attorney, information on basic quality management tools and processes, and articles to encourage informal communication among those involved in the field of health care quality management. QMHC also provides reviews of important books, seminars, and other critical resources.Website: www.qmhcjournal.com.

Focusing exclusively on the growing specialty of vitreoretinal disorders, Retina174; provides current information on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Its highly specialized and informative peer-reviewed articles are easily applicable to clinical practice. In addition to regular reports from clinical and basic science investigators, Retina174; publishes special features including periodic review articles on pertinent topics, and special articles dealing with surgical and other therapeutic techniques. Abundantly illustrated in vivid full color. Website: www.retinajournal.com.

The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) recognizes that rehabilitation nurses go above and beyond in caring for their patients every day. Our membership includes more than 5,600 professional nurses who together form a community singularly devoted to advancing and promoting rehabilitation nursing in a variety of practice settings, including nursing schools, acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation units/hospitals, long term care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. The wealth of knowledge and information our community of nurses share is extensive.

Brought to you by the same editorial team that has made RETINA174;, The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases one of the most respected journals in ophthalmic literature, this quarterly journal delivers instructive, challenging case reports. Readers are taken from the initial case presentation and work-up, to differential diagnosis and treatment, concluding with post-treatment follow-up. All cases are vividly illustrated. Helping ophthalmologists learn from acknowledged experts, this journal is indispensable for professionals wishing to hone their diagnostic and therapeutic skills.Website: www.retinalcases.com.

This quarterly review journal provides balanced coverage of the field of medical microbiology. State-of-the-art reviews present the latest developments and techniques in medical microbiology, virology, mycology, parasitology, clinical microbiology, and hospital infection. Every review provides a concise, authoritative, and readable synthesis of the latest information. References are restricted to the fifty key sources in each case. 160;.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the official journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, publishes peer-reviewed, original articles on clinical, laboratory, immunologic, epidemiologic, behavioral, public health, and historical topics pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and related fields. Reports from the CDC and NIH provide up-to-the-minute information. A highly respected editorial board is composed of prominent scientists who are leaders in this rapidly changing field. Included in each issue are studies and developments from around the world.Journal articles posted prior to 12 months of current issue is freely accessible.Indexed/abstracted in: MEDLINE/PUBMED, EMBASE, SCOPUS, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA), BIOSIS Previews, Science Citation Index Expanded, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine and Life Sciences, Chemical Abstracts.

SHOCK; is the only journal exclusively devoted to the etiology, cellular and molecular mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches to the treatment of shock in a comprehensive and coherent manner, while still maintaining a clear focus on the pathobiology of shock. The journal includes studies of novel therapeutic approaches, such as immunomodulation, gene therapy, nutrition, and others. SHOCK; is dedicated to meeting the present and future information needs of investigators involved in sophisticated basic and clinical studies of shock, trauma, sepsis, endotoxemia, ischemia/reperfusion, inflammation, and other related pathophysiologic states.For more information, visit www.shockjournal.org.

Simulation in Healthcare: Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare is a multidisciplinary publication encompassing all areas of applications and research in healthcare simulation technology. The journal is relevant to a broad range of clinical and biomedical specialties, and publishes papers on original basic, clinical, and translational research, as well as review articles and other materials on these topics and more:Simulation-based education and training in diverse disciplines and domainsThe use of simulation for performance assessmentNew techniques of simulation and pedagogySimulation as a tool to study human performance and processes in health careThe underlying science of simulation, including virtual reality and hapticsComputer modeling of molecular, pharmacologic, disease or epidemiologic processes.

In a world increasingly conscious of the limits of its natural resources, Soil Science occupies a prominent position in the fight against a broad spectrum of environmental, economic, and social dilemmas.Every month, Soil Science presents authoritative research articles from an impressive array of disciplines:soil chemistry and biochemistryphysicsfertility and nutritionsoil genesis and morphologysoil microbiology and mineralogyWebsite: www.soilsci.com.

Committed to the continuing medical education of physicians and other health professionals, Southern Medical Journal has provided the latest clinical information in areas that affect patients' daily lives for over 100 years. Now delivered to individuals exclusively online, Southern Medical Journal has a multidisciplinary focus that covers a broad range of topics relevant to internists, family practitioners, and other healthcare professionals worldwide. Each month, the Southern Medical Journal covers areas such as Obesity, Depression, Influenza, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Alcoholism.Website: www.smajournalonline.com.

Recognized internationally as the leading journal in its field, Spine offers a forum for the sharing of important diagnostic and therapeutic advances to reduce the infirmities of human spine dysfunction. A world-renowned group of editors and editorial board members brings readers a unique multidisciplinary approach that explores the current views of specialists in every discipline concerned with spinal disorders including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and biomechanics. Special online-only articles enhance readership. Published biweeklyWebsite: www.spinejournal.com.Individual and In-Training subscribers receive fully searchable online access to articles from Volume 1 to the present;now available on a powerful new website! This best-in-class website platform uses Web 2.0 functionality to provide an enhanced online experience through such features as: saved searches, personal article collections, easy image downloads to PowerPoint, and more.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review helps physicians digest the large volume of clinical literature in the field, identify the most important new developments, and apply new information effectively in clinical practice. Each issue is guest-edited by an acknowledged expert and focuses on a single topic or controversy. Leading specialists on the topic are invited to write and review articles that highlight the most important advances. This unique format makes the journal more in-depth, authoritative, and practical than most publications in this field. The journal is illustrated with dozens of high-quality full-color and black-and-white arthroscopic images and illustrations.Individual and In-Training subscribers receive fully searchable online access to articles from Volume 1 to the present8212;now available on a powerful new website! This best-in-class website platform uses Web 2.0 functionality to provide an enhanced online experience through such features as: saved searches, personal article collections, easy image downloads to PowerPoint, and more.

Strength and Conditioning Journal is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field. The journal's mission is to publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained by experienced professionals.Published six times per year, each issue includes peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of timely strength and conditioning topics as well as regular features that provide thought-provoking accounts of people, programs and issues.Website: www.nsca-scj.org.