Journal Guide

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Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (formerly Seminars in Neonatology) is a bi-monthly journal which publishes topic-based issues, including current 'Hot Topics' on the latest advances in fetal and neonatal medicine. The Journal is of interest to obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists.The Journal commissions review-based content covering current clinical opinion on the care and treatment of the pregnant patient and the neonate and draws on the necessary specialist knowledge, including that of the pediatric pulmonologist, the pediatric infectious disease specialist, the surgeon, as well as the general pediatrician and obstetrician.Each topic-based issue is edited by an authority in their field and contains 8-10 articles.Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine provides:• Coverage of major developments in neonatal care;• Value to practising neonatologists, consultant and trainee pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives and fetal medicine specialists wishing to extend their knowledge in this field;• Up-to-date information in an attractive and relevant format.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology is a topical journal that focuses on subjects of current importance in the field of pediatric neurology. The journal is devoted to making the status of such topics and the results of new investigations readily available to the practicing physician. Seminars in Pediatric Neurology is of special interest to pediatric neurologists, pediatric neuropathologists, behavioral pediatricians, and neurologists who treat all ages.Benefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com2012 Topics, Volume 19, Issues 1-4MarchViral Infections of the Pediatric Nervous SystemDan BonthiusJuneNeurologic Sequelae of Cancer in ChildrenNicole UlrichSeptemberImmunizations and the Pediatric Nervous SystemMax WhiznitzerDecemberSocial Issues in Pediatric NeurologyM. Shevell

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery provides current state-of-the-art reviews of subjects of interest to those charged with the surgical care of young patients. Each quarterly issue addresses a single topic with articles written by the experts in the field. Guest editors, all noted authorities, prepare each issue.2012 Topics, Volume 21, Issues 1-4FebruaryChildhood solid tumorsRobert ShambergerMayChallenges of Pediatric Surgical Practice in AfricaEssam Elhalaby and Alastair MillarAugustHepatobiliary and Pancreatic Disorders in ChildrenMark DavenportNovemberHirschsprung Disease and Related DisordersDaniel TeitelbaumBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The purpose of each issue of Seminars in Perinatology is to provide authoritative and comprehensive reviews of a single topic of interest to professionals who care for the mother, the fetus, and the newborn. The journal's readership includes perinatologists, obstetricians, pediatricians, epidemiologists, students in these fields, and others. Each issue offers a comprehensive review of an individual topic, with emphasis on new developments that will have a direct impact on their practice.2014 Topics, Volume 38:FebruaryPeriviable Birth: Obstetric and Neonatal Management and Counseling Issue Part 2Brian M. MercerMarchExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the NeonateBillie Lou ShortJuneIschemic Placental DiseaseCande V. AnanthAugustShoulder Dystocia and Neonatal Brachial Plexus PalsySuneet ChauhanOctoberCardiac Disease in PregnancyLynn SimpsonDecemberComplex Medical and Surgical Issues in Pregnancy from an OB Anesthesia PerspectiveRichard SmileyBenefits to authorsWe also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

The Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual is a companion to Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Together with the Seminars, the Annual provides complete coverage of the specialty by focusing on important developments in pediatric cardiac surgery. The editor of each annual volume invites prominent congenital surgeons to review the latest literature and expertly detail the greatest changes taking place in pediatric cardiac surgery.2012 Topics:The Aortic Valve•Aortic Valve Insufficiency: Leaflet Reconstruction Techniques•Aortic Valve Reconstruction in Young Infants and Children •Valve-Sparing Aortic Root ReplacementThe Pulmonary Valve•Valve-Sparing Options in Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery•Timing and Techniques for Pulmonary Valve Replacement in the Patient With Tetralogy of Fallot•Options for Prosthetic Pulmonary Valve Replacement The Tricuspid Valve•Ebstein's Anaomaly of the Tricuspid Valve: The Cone Repair•Surgical Management of Congenital (Non-Ebstein) Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation•Tricuspid Valve Repair in Single Ventricle: Timing and TechniquesThe Mitral valve•Congenital Mitral Stenosis: Anatomic Variants and Surgical Reconstruction•Mitral Regurgitation in Congenital Heart Defects: Surgical Techniques for Reconstruction•The Rheumatic Mitral Valve and Repair Techniques in Children•Atrioventricular Valve Repair for Patient with Heterotaxy Syndrome and a Functional Single Ventricle

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine is the official journal of The European Association of Perinatal Medicine, The Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, The Italian Society of Neonatology and The International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. The journal publishes a wide range of peer-reviewed research on the obstetric, medical, genetic, mental health and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effects on the mother, fetus and neonate. Research on audit, evaluation and clinical care in maternal-fetal and perinatal medicine is also featured.

The Journal of Pediatrics is an international peer-reviewed journal that advances pediatric research and serves as a practical guide for pediatricians who manage health and diagnose and treat disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. The Journal publishes original work based on standards of excellence and expert review. The Journal seeks to publish high quality original articles that are immediately applicable to practice (basic science, translational research, evidence-based medicine), brief clinical and laboratory case reports, medical progress, expert commentary, grand rounds, insightful editorials, “classic” physical examinations, and novel insights into clinical and academic pediatric medicine related to every aspect of child health. Published monthly since 1932, The Journal of Pediatrics continues to promote the latest developments in pediatric medicine, child health, policy, and advocacy.Topics covered in The Journal of Pediatrics include, but are not limited to:General PediatricsPediatric SubspecialtiesAdolescent MedicineAllergy and ImmunologyCardiologyCritical Care MedicineDevelopmental-Behavioral MedicineEndocrinologyGastroenterologyHematology-OncologyInfectious DiseasesNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNephrologyNeurologyEmergency MedicinePulmonologyRheumatologyGeneticsEthicsHealth Service ResearchPediatric Hospitalist MedicineMission Statement:Through a rigorous process of evaluation and peer review, The Journal of Pediatrics strives to publish pediatric research of the highest value for a diverse audience of pediatric healthcare professionals: academic general and subspecialty physicians and clinicians, researchers, educators, practicing and general pediatricians, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, hospitalists, residents, fellows, and others. The Journal seeks to inform immediate care decisions, deepen knowledge, and advance further scientific discovery to improve the quality of care and the health of infants, children, and adolescents.

The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health publishes any original research or evidence-based review that will directly impact clinical practice or child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, child development, or any paediatric subspecialty. The journal will consider any contribution that advocates change in, or illuminates, clinical practice in these particular areas.

The journal publishes a range of article types including Articles, Reviews, Viewpoints, Clinical Pictures, Comments, and Correspondence. Manuscripts must be solely the work of the author(s) stated, must not have been previously published elsewhere, and must not be under consideration by another journal. All original research judged eligible for consideration by the journal’s editors will be entered into our fast-track peer-review process, and if accepted, will be published within 8 weeks from submission.

Further details on the different sections of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, and how to submit to the journal, are provided below. If you require further clarification, the journal’s editorial staff will be pleased to help (email child-adolescent@lancet.com).

Practical in both style and content, The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal; delivers the latest insights on all aspects of infectious disease in children, from state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques to the most effective drug therapies and other essential treatment protocols. Website: www.pidj.com.