Journal Guide

Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques is designed for surgeons who are committed to providing patients with the best, least invasive treatment appropriate for their condition. Six times a year, this revolutionary journal brings you updates on what is happening now...and what is on the horizon. You will hear about the latest clinical advances and the most exciting new academic research. The latest training techniques in use today and detailed descriptions of operative procedures are also provided. Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques offers complete, timely, accurate, practical coverage of laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques and procedures; current clinical and basic science research; preoperative and postoperative patient management; recommendations for management of complications and new developments in instrumentation and technology. Website: www.surgical-laparoscopy.com.

Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery offers a unique opportunity to master the most innovative and successful surgical techniques for correction of foot and ankle disorders. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists, this quarterly journal supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, and provide invaluable tips for improving results. Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery is illustrated cover to cover with intraoperative photographs and drawings. Coverage encompasses the entire range of surgical problems, including ankle arthroplasty, reconstructive surgery for fractures, flatfeet, and diabetic feet, neuromuscular and tendon disorders, and general conditions such as bunions and hammertoes. Articles on rehabilitation are also included.Website: www.techfootankle.comIndividual 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.

Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, indexed in Index Medicus/MEDLINE, offers a unique opportunity to master the most innovative and successful surgical techniques for correction of hand and upper extremity disorders. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic specialists, this quarterly journal supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, and provide invaluable tips for improving results. The primary focus of the journal is hand surgery, but articles on the wrist, elbow, and shoulder are also included. Major areas covered include arthroscopy, microvascular surgery, plastic surgery, congenital anomalies, tendon and nerve disorders, trauma, and work-related injuries.Each issue contains an editorial discussing a crucial or controversial topic, six to eight technique-oriented articles, and a rehabilitation article linked to one of the technique articles. The technique-oriented articles describe specific surgical procedures in detail and cover indications/contraindications, technique, complications, and rehabilitation. Numerous illustrations, many in full color, are included in each issue.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.

Techniques in Orthopaedics is dedicated specifically to the practical information needs of the orthopaedic surgeon, and provides complete reports on new and established surgical techniques as well as comprehensive guidelines for management and treatment. Each issue focuses on a single critical topic, providing in-depth coverage of important issues and clinical problems. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic specialists, Techniques in Orthopaedics supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, and provide invaluable tips for improving results.Published QuarterlyWebsite: www.techortho.comIndividual 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.

Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery offers a unique opportunity to master the most innovative and successful surgical techniques for correction of shoulder and elbow disorders. Featuring contributions from the world's foremost orthopaedic specialists, Techniques in Shoulder & Elbow Surgery supplies step-by-step details on highlighted techniques complete with cover to cover high-quality intraoperative photographs and drawings. The contributors explain the rationale, indications, and contraindications for each procedure, identify the pitfalls and potential complications, provide invaluable tips for improving results, share their personal techniques for correction of the entire spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions, and demonstrate how to incorporate these successful techniques into the reader's practice. 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.

The American Journal of Dermatopathology offers outstanding coverage of the latest diagnostic approaches and laboratory techniques, as well as insights into contemporary social, legal, and ethical concerns. Each issue features review articles on clinical, technical, and basic science advances and illuminating, detailed case reports. Editorial comments on current controversies are also included, as well as book reviews, letters to the editor, and reports on aims and activities of The International Society of Dermatopathology. For more information, visit www.amjdermatopathology.com.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology features original articles on new examination and documentation procedures, as well as provocative discussions of the forensic pathologist's expanding role8212;in human rights protection, suicide and drug abuse prevention, occupational and environmental health, and other key areas. Unique special features include case reports, technical notes on new examination devices, and reports of medicolegal practices worldwide8212;including war crime and natural disaster investigations. For more information, visit www.amjforensicmedicine.com.

AJG is published on behalf of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). As the leading clinical journal covering gastroenterology and hepatology, The American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG) provides practical and professional support for clinicians dealing with the gastroenterological disorders seen most often in patients. Published with practicing clinicians in mind, the journal aims to be easily accessible, organizing its content by topic, both online and in print. Topics include: Colon and Small Bowel Endoscopy Esophagus Functional GI Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Liver Pancreas and Biliary Tract Pathology Pediatrics Nutrition/Obesity Stomach

The American Journal of Surgical Pathology (AJSP) has achieved worldwide recognition for its outstanding coverage of the state of the art in human surgical pathology. AJSP provides unmatched coverage of major technical advances as well as innovative and expanded diagnostic and prognostic applications8212;information that's directly applicable to your work. In each monthly issue, experts present original articles, review articles, detailed case reports, and special features, enhanced by superb illustrations. Coverage encompasses technical methods, diagnostic aids, and frozen-section diagnosis, in addition to detailed pathologic studies of a wide range of disease entities.For more information, visit www.ajsp.com.

Edited to serve the field of internal medicine and its subspecialties, this distinguished journal publishes original clinical and laboratory investigations, brief reviews, rapid communications, case reports, and special reports of particular interest to those in academic medicine. All of The American Journal of the Medical Sciences articles are peer-reviewed. Of special interest are the series of articles on clinical pharmacology, molecular biology and medicine, the Southwestern Internal Medicine Conference, Case Records of the VA Maryland Healthcare System/University of Maryland Medicine, and Cardiology Grand Rounds from the University of North Carolina.Website: www.amjmedsci.com.

Highly ranked in the field (2008 Journal Citation Reports174;, Thomson Reuters, 2009), The Clinical Journal of Pain explores all aspects of pain and its effective treatment, bringing you the insights of leading anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, neurologists, orthopedists, psychiatrists and psychologists, clinical pharmacologists, and rehabilitation medicine specialists. This peer-reviewed journal presents timely and thought-provoking articles on clinical dilemmas in pain management; valuable diagnostic procedures; promising new pharmacological, surgical, and other therapeutic modalities; psychosocial dimensions of pain; and ethical issues of concern to all medical professionals. The journal also publishes Special Topic issues on subjects of particular relevance to the practice of pain medicine.Website: www.clinicalpain.com.

The Journal of Continuing Education is a quarterly journal publishing articles relevant to theory, practice, and policy development for continuing education in the health sciences. The journal presents original research and essays on subjects involving the lifelong learning of professionals, with a focus on continuous quality improvement, competency assessment, and knowledge translation. It provides thoughtful advice to those who develop, conduct, and evaluate continuing education programs. Issues contain: * Original Research that includes detailed methods, data, analysis, and reporting of implications for research and practice. Articles conclude with Lessons for Practice, summaries of key themes, or recommendations for application of the article's findings. * Innovations in Continuing Education with analysis and commentary exploring contemporary issues in professional healthcare education. * Book Reviews of key publications in healthcare planning, policy, and continuing education.

The Journal of ECT covers all aspects of electroconvulsive therapy and related treatments. Leading clinicians and researchers examine the effects of induced seizures, as well as non-convulsive brain stimulation, on behavior and organ systems; review important research results on the mode of induction, occurrence, and propagation of seizures; explore the difficult sociological, ethical, and legal issues concerning the use of ECT; and discuss the latest developments in rTMS, VNS, MST, and DBS.For more information, visit www.ectjournal.com.

The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation is a leading, peer-reviewed resource that provides up-to-date information on the clinical management and rehabilitation of persons with traumatic brain injuries.Four issues each year focus on a subject of importance to the practitioner, and the remaining two focus on a variety of clinical practice and research topics.

The Journal of Nursing Research (JNR), published by the Taiwan Nurses Association, is comprised of original articles that come from a variety of national and international institutions and reflect trends and issues of contemporary nursing practice in Taiwan. All articles are published in English so that JNR can better serve the whole nursing profession and introduce nursing in Taiwan to people around the world. Topics cover not only the field of nursing but also related fields such as psychology, education, management and statistics.