Journal Guide

Current Nutrition & Food Science publishes frontier research on advances in food and nutrition pertaining to their nutrition value, their impact on health and disease and their molecular and biochemical actions. The journal aims to publish high quality original research and review articles, and thematic issues. The journal is essential reading for all nutrition and food scientists.

This reader-friendly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on one to three topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. Insightful editorials, on-the-mark invited reviews, and special commentaries cover key subjects such as protein metabolism and therapy; nutrition in the intensive care unit; anabolic and catabolic signals; assessment of nutritional status and analytical methods; and nutraceutics--some 13 items of major relevance. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, 'References and Recommended Reading'. At the back of each volume is 'Current World Literature', an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from the top 100 journals in the field.Website: www.co-clinicalnutrition.com.

This reader-friendly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on one or two topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section,References and Recommended Reading. At the back of each volume is Current World Literature, an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from hundreds of top journals in the field.Website:www.co-endocrinology.com.

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS offers full and complete coverage enabling clinicians and researchers to keep up-to-date with the vast amount of information published in the field. Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews bring readers up-to-speed on key subjects such as the T-cell in HIV infection and disease, reservoirs, host factors, HIV vaccines, antiretroviral therapy and clinical trial design.Website: www.co-hivandaids.com.

American Heart Association members are eligible for a 20% discount on subscription rates.This reader-friendly, bimonthly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on one topic, every issue of Current Opinion in Lipidology delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, 'References and Recommended Reading'. At the back of each volume is 'Current World Literature', an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from the top 100 journals in the field.Website: www.co-lipidology.com.

This reader-friendly resource provides a powerful, broad-based perspective on the most important advances from throughout the world literature. Featuring renowned guest editors and focusing exclusively on three to six topics, every issue of Current Opinion in Pediatrics delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year. Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews cover key subjects such as hematology and oncology; neonatology and perinatology; infectious diseases and immunization; adolescent medicine; gastroenterology and nutrition; dermatology; genetics; and office pediatrics (a standard feature in every issue)—some 25 items in all of major relevance. All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, 'References and Recommended Reading'. At the back of each volume is 'Current World Literature', an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from several hundred top journals in the field. Both sections are completely annotated and, as an added benefit, appropriate papers are flagged for their 'special' or 'outstanding interest'.Website: www.co-pediatrics.com.

This reader-friendly, broad-based resource empowers those working in the fields of supportive and palliative care to put to good use vital clinical and research advances from throughout the world. The journal provides easy access to the very best thinking of the best minds in this dynamic, burgeoning field. Each quarterly issue features distinguished guest editors who focus exclusively on topics in their specialty. The journal delivers unvarnished, expert assessments of developments from the previous year8212;overviews found nowhere else. Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews bring readers up to speed on key subjects such as pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, psychological and cognitive problems, respiratory problems, renal and urological problems, bone and haematological problems, end-of-life management, cardiac and circulatory problems, cachexia, nutrition and hydration, HIV and other infections, quality of life, economics and ethics.All reviews are supplemented with an indispensable section, References and Recommended Reading. At the back of each volume is Current World Literature, an exceptionally thorough bibliography culled from the top 100 journals in the field. Website: www.co-supportiveandpalliativecare.com.

Current Pediatric Reviews publishes frontier reviews, drug clinical trial studies and guest edited thematic issues on all the latest advances in pediatric medicine. The journal’s aim is to publish the highest quality review articles dedicated to clinical research in the field. The journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians in pediatric medicine.

Recognized for its probing, comprehensive, and evidence-based reviews, Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care devotes each issue to a timely and practical topic in pediatric medicine, presented by leading authorities in the field. The journal offers readers easily accessible information that enhances professional experience and is pertinent to daily pediatric practice. Each issue's review article is accompanied by an additional special feature designed to highlight a particular aspect of the topic presented.2014 Topics, Volume 44:January 2014Algal Blooms and Children's HealthTodd R. Miller, PhDFebruary 2014Treating the Whole Person with Autism: The Proceedings of the Autism Speaks National Autism ConferenceDaniel L. Coury MD, et alMarch 2014A Review on the Genetic, Environmental and Lifestyle Aspects of the Early-life Origins of Cardiovascular DiseaseRoya Kelishadi MD, Parinaz Poursafa PhDApril 2014Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersYasmin Senturias, MDMay/June 2014Adolescent Fatigue, POTS, and Recovery: A Guide for CliniciansPhil Fischer, MDJuly 2014Applying Adult Learning Practices in Medical EducationJohn Mahan, MD, et alAugust 2014Refugee Children and Their Families: Supporting Psychological Well-Being and Positive Adaptaions Following MigrationMary Fabio, MDSeptember 2014Physical, Behavioral, and Cognitive Effects of Prenatal Tobacco and Postnatal Secondhand Smoke ExposureMichael Weitzman, MDOctober 2014Sex TraffickingJordan Greenbaum, MD

Current Radiopharmaceuticals publishes original research articles, letters, reviews, drug clinical trial studies and guest edited issues on all aspects of research and development of radiolabelled compound preparations. The scope of the journal covers the following areas: radio imaging techniques, therapies; preparation and application of radionuclide compounds including the incorporation of tracer methods used in scientific research and applications.

Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research (ISSN 1540-7535) is an international, interdisciplinary broad based peer reviewed scientific journal for critical evaluation of research on nutraceuticals. The major goal of this journal is to provide peer reviewed unbiased scientific data to students, researchers, healthcare providers, and the decision makers in the nutraceutical industry to help make informed choices about nutraceuticals. To this end, the journal will publish two types of review articles. First, a review of preclinical research data coming largely from animal, cell culture and other experimental models. Such data will provide basis for future product development and/or human research initiatives. Second, a critical evaluation of current human experimental data to help market and deliver the products for only medically proven use.

Dementia is an international peer reviewed journal that acts as a major forum for social research of direct relevance to improving the quality of life and quality of care for people with dementia and their families. For the first time an international research journal is available for academics and practitioners that has as its primary paradigm the lived experience of dementia.

Developing World Bioethics provides long needed case studies, teaching materials, news in brief, and legal backgrounds to bioethics scholars and students in developing and developed countries alike. This companion journal to Bioethics also features high-quality peer reviewed original articles. It is edited by well-known bioethicists who are working in developing countries, yet it will also be open to contributions and commentary from developed countries' authors. Developing World Bioethics is the only journal in the field dedicated exclusively to developing countries' bioethics issues. The journal is an essential resource for all those concerned about bioethical issues in the developing world. Members of Ethics Committees in developing countries will highly value a special section dedicated to their work. For information about Blackwell Publication Ethics, click here.

For over 50 years, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology (DMCN) has defined the field of paediatric neurology and neurodisability and is one of the world's leading journals in the whole field of paediatrics. DMCN disseminates a range of information worldwide to improve the lives of disabled children and their families. DMCN aims to enhance the care of children by worldwide dissemination of clinical research into the wide range of neurological conditions and disabilities that affect children. The breadth of DMCN includes:

Developmental Neurorehabilitation aims to enhance recovery and rehabilitation in children with brain injury and neurological disorders.It focuses on a truly developmental perspective: the longitudinal consequences of neurological insult during childhood and the impact of such injury in later life. It covers childhood neurological disorders and treatment, encompassing factors of lifespan, neurological recovery and intervention at experimental, clinical and theoretical levels.In order to best serve clinicians and researchers, we seek to include an equal representation of basic and clinical research on development, recovery and rehabilitation. With a focus on translational research, we wish to actively pursue the interchange of ideas, and problems connecting basic and clinical scientists.Contributions are welcomed in the following formats: * ORIGINAL RESEARCH - empirical investigations from clinical and animal research * SUBJECT REVIEWS - topical reviews to increase awareness and discussion of future research and practice * PEER COMMENTARY - different perspectives on published reviews * VOICES FROM THE PAST - children, disability and rehabilitation in history * CASE STUDIES - the value of single case methodology in elucidating impairments and treatment efficacy * ETHICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES - implications of change in the law and of new research.

Diabetes Care is a journal for the health care practitioner that is intended to increase knowledge, stimulate research, and promote better management of people with diabetes. To achieve these goals, the journal publishes original research on human studies in the following five categories: 1) Clinical Care/Education/Nutrition/Psychosocial Research, 2) Epidemiology/Health Services Research, 3) Emerging Treatments and Technologies, 4) Pathophysiology/Complications, and 5) Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. The journal also publishes clinically relevant review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news or points of view. Topics covered are of interest to clinically oriented physicians, researchers, epidemiologists, psychologists, diabetes educators, and other health professionals. .