Journal Guide

In practical paperback format, each 200 page topic-based issue of Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology will provide a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and thinking within the specialty of gastroenterology.All chapters are commissioned and written by an international team of practising clinicians with the Guest Editors for each issue drawn from a pool of renowned experts and opinion leaders.

Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism is a topical serial publication integrating the results from the latest original research into practical, evidence-based review articles that seek to address the key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach which focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and highlighting topics for future research. Management is described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient. The series is aimed at the physician either in practice or in training.In practical paperback format, each 200 page issue of Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism provides a comprehensive review of clinical practice and thinking within one specific area of endocrinology and metabolism.Each issue, written by an international team of contributors and guest edited by a renowned expert, form part of a continuous update of current clinical practice.• Attractive format and two-colour text layout• Six issues published annually• Highlighting the latest 'best practice' and 'clinical evidence'• Topic-based, problem-orientated approach• Recommendations on diagnosis, treatment and patient managementThe objective of the series is to provide the physician with the most up-to-date source of information in the field.

Evidence-based updates of best clinical practice across the spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology keeps the clinician or trainee informed of the latest developments and current recommended practice in the rapidly advancing fields of musculoskeletal conditions and science.The series provides a continuous update of current clinical practice. It is a topical serial publication that covers the spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions in a 4-year cycle. Each topic-based issue contains around 200 pages of practical, evidence-based review articles, which integrate the results from the latest original research with current clinical practice and thinking to provide a continuous update.Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach that focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known. The review articles seek to address the clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management. Management is described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient. The serial is aimed at the physician in both practice and training.The Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology series provides up-to-date and expert information and opinion by drawing on Guest Editors and authors renowned for their expertise. This ongoing review of topics makes the serial ideally suited to supporting everyday clinical practice, for training needs as well as for maintaining knowledge and competency.Volume 22 (Volume 2008):1. Connective tissue diseasesM. Matucci-Cerinic & D. Furst2. Musculoskeletal scienceT. Pap & U. Muller-Ladner3. How to manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions - the principlesP. Brooks & P. Conaghan4. Miscellanous inflammatory musculoskeletal conditionsJ. Sibilia & H. Zeidler5. Musculoskeletal conditions in the developing worldG. Mody & R. Handa6. Imaging in musculoskeletal conditionsM. Cimmino and W. GrassiVolume 23 (2009):1. Early rheumatoid arthritis2. Vasculitis3. How to do - practical procedures4. Back pain5. Systemic lupus erythematosus6. OsteoporosisVolume 24 (2010):1. Osteoarthritis2. Paediatric rheumatology3. How to manage chronic musculoskeletal conditions - a systematic approach to specific problems4. Pharmacotherapy5. Spondylo-arthropathies6. Prevention / epidemiologyThis free sample chapter is being provided to demonstrate the Journal's approach to topics across the spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.

In practical paperback format, each 200 page topic-based issue of Best Practice & Research: Clinical Anaesthesiology will provide a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and thinking within the specialty anaesthesiology.

All chapters are commissioned and written by an international team of practicing clinicians with the Guest Editors for each issue drawn from a pool of renowned experts and opinion leaders. Reference is made to:

• The latest original research
• Cochrane Reviews
• Audits and confidential enquiries
• National and international conferences
• National and international guidelines
• Personal communications

All chapters take the form of practical, evidence-based reviews that seek to address key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.

Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach that focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known. Management will be described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient.

Boxed and bulleted Learning Objectives and Practice Points are features within each chapter and will highlight the core and essential knowledge that will help the physician to provide the best care to their patients.

The series' objective is to provide a continuous update for the busy clinician and researcher.

2015 topics, Volume 29, Issues 1-4
29:1 March - Simulation in Anaesthesia and Surgery
Georg Breuer & Klaus Hahnenkamp
29:2 June - Developments in Extracorporeal Circulation
Julie Huffmyer
29:3 September - Protective mechanical ventilation in the operating room
Marcelo Gama de Abreu & Marcus Schultz
29:4 December - Cardiac arrest: Post-cardiac arrest management
Paolo Pelosi & Yuda Sutherasan

Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology provides a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and thinking within the specialty of haematology.All chapters are commissioned and written by an international team of practising clinicians with the Guest Editors for each issue drawn from a pool of renowned experts and opinion leaders. Reference is made to:• The latest original research• Cochrane Reviews• Audits and confidential enquiries• National and international conferences• National and international guidelines• Personal communicationsAll chapters take the form of practical, evidence-based reviews that seek to address key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach that focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known. Management will be described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient.Boxed and bulleted Learning Objectives and Practice Points are features within each chapter and will highlight the core and essential knowledge that will help the physician to provide the best care to their patients.The series' objective is to provide a continuous update for the busy clinician and researcher.

In practical paperback format, each 200 page topic-based issue of Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology will provide a comprehensive review of current clinical practice and thinking within the specialties of obstetrics and gynaecology.All chapters are commissioned and written by an international team of practising clinicians with the Guest Editors for each issue drawn from a pool of renowned experts and opinion leaders. Reference is made to:• The latest original research• Cochrane Reviews• Audits and confidential enquiries• National and international conferences• National and international guidelines• Personal communicationsAll chapters take the form of practical, evidence-based reviews that seek to address key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management.Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach that focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known. Management will be described in practical terms so that it can be applied to the individual patient.Boxed and bulleted Learning Objectives and Practice Points are features within each chapter and will highlight the core and essential knowledge that will help the physician to provide the best care to their patients.The series' objective is to provide a continuous update for the busy clinician and researcher.2012 Topics: Volume 26 Issues 1-61. Haematological disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology, J. Hassan2. Screening for gynaecological cancers, L. Denny3. Microbicides in obstetrics and gynaecology, J. Moodley4. Fertility preservation in gynaecological cancer, A. Ilancheran and J. Low5. Advances in fetal genetic diagnosis and therapy, A. Biswas and M. Choolani6. Investigation and management of the infertile couple, P.C. Ho and E. Ng2013 Topics: Volume 27 Issues 1-61. Clinical aspects of sexual violence, M. Dalton2. Caesarean section - current practice, S. Arulkumaran3. Advances in gynaecological surgery, P. O'Donovan4. Risk management in obstetrics and gynaecology, L.C. Edozien5. Science of healthy aging, B. Lunenfeld and S. Arulkumaran6. Critical illness in obstetrics, A. Rhodes and N. Arulkumaran

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