Journal Guide

Seminars in Dialysis is a bimonthly publication focusing exclusively on cutting-edge clinical aspects of dialysis therapy. Besides publishing papers by the most respected names in the field of dialysis, the Journal has unique useful features, all designed to keep you current:

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 Hematology is a topical journal that focuses on subjects of current importance in clinical hematology and related fields. The journal is devoted to making the present status of such topics and the results of new investigations readily available to the practicing physician. Seminars in Hematology is of special interest to hematologists, oncologists, internal medicine specialists, blood bankers and specialists in thrombosis and hemostasis.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com

Seminars in Immunology is a review journal dedicated to keeping scientists informed of developments in the field of immunology on a topic by topic basis. Each issue is thematic in approach, devoted to an important topic of interest to immunologists, focusing on recent advances across a broad spectrum of research, from the molecular and cellular basis of the immune response to the possibilities for its manipulation. Every issue is edited by a guest editor, an internationally acknowledged expert in the field, and contains six to eight authoritative invited reviews on different aspects of the subject area. The aim of each issue is to provide a coordinated, readable, and lively review of a selected area, published rapidly to ensure currency.Topics Covered in Earlier Issues Include:• Mechanism of V(D)J rearrangement• Commitment to CD4 and CD8 lineages• Mechanisms of T cell help• Lessons from the LPR mouse• Phosphatidylinositol-linked molecules in T-cell activationBenefits 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.com

Seminars in Immunopathology helps clinicians and pathologists keep up-to-date on developments in the field of immunopathology. Guest editors help to organize issues devoted to a single topic. Review articles, by authors who have personally contributed to the topic, summarize new developments. Key references appear at the end of each paper, to provide interested readers with additional background material.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology is a review journal that publishes topic-specific issues in the field of radiology and related sub-specialties. The journal provides comprehensive coverage of areas such as cardio-vascular imaging, oncologic interventional radiology, abdominal interventional radiology, ultrasound, MRI imaging, sonography, pediatric radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, metallic stents, renal intervention, angiography, neurointerventions, and CT fluoroscopy along with other areas.

Seminars in Liver Disease is a quarterly review journal that publishes issues related to the specialties of hepatology and gastroenterology. As the premiere review journal in the field, Seminars in Liver Disease provides in-depth coverage with articles and issues focusing on topics such as cirrhosis, transplantation, vascular and coagulation disorders, cytokines, hepatitis B & C, Nonalcoholic Steatosis Syndromes (NASH), pediatric liver diseases, hepatic stem cells, porphyrias as well as a myriad of other diseases related to the liver.

SSeminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology is a review journal that is devoted to musculoskeletal and associated imaging techniques. The journal's topical issues encompass a broad spectrum of radiological imaging including body MRI imaging, cross sectional radiology, ultrasound and biomechanics. The journal also covers advanced imaging techniques of metabolic bone disease and other areas like the foot and ankle, wrist, spine and other extremities.

Seminars in Nephrology is a timely source for the publication of new concepts and research findings relevant to the clinical practice of nephrology. Each issue is an organized compendium of practical information that serves as a lasting reference for nephrologists, internists and physicians in training.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.If you require any further information or help, please visit our support pages: http://support.elsevier.com2011 Topics, Volume 31, Issues 1-6JanuaryPregnancy and the KidneyS. Ananth Karumanchi and Marshall LindheimerMarchEndothelium and the KidneyPhilip MarsdenMay Peritoneal DialysisJoanne BargmanJulyImaging Techniques in Nephrology Bruce MolitorisSeptemberUric Acid and the KidneyRichard JohnsonNovemberGlomerulonephritisRichard J. Glassock

Seminars in Neurology is a review journal on current trends in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases. Areas of coverage include multiple sclerosis, central nervous system infections, muscular dystrophy, neuro-immunology, spinal disorders, strokes, epilepsy, motor neuron diseases, movement disorders, higher cortical function, neuro-genetics and neuro-ophthalmology. Each issue is presented under the direction of an expert guest editor, and invited contributors focus on a single, high-interest clinical topic.

Seminars in Nuclear Medicine is a timely source for new concepts and techniques in nuclear medicine. The clinically oriented articles provide a reference for those involved in the performance and interpretation of nuclear medicine procedures. The contributing authors represent many of the recognized authorities from around the world.2012 Topics, Volume 42, Issues 1-6:JanuaryPlanar Imaging in the Age of SPECTMarchFunctional Studies of the Gastrointestinal TractMayTheranosticsJulyLow-Sensitivity FDG-PET StudiesSeptemberRadiation Oncology and Nuclear MedicineNovemberBrain Imaging UpdateBenefits 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.com

Seminars in Oncology brings you current, authoritative, and practical reviews of developments in the diagnosis and management of patients with cancer. Each issue examines a single topic of clinical importance. You're guided through each cancer's biology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology, its clinical presentation and therapeutic options, and appropriate follow-up measures. This journal makes an excellent addition to every oncology practice.2013 Topics: Volume 40The Evolving Landscape of Neuroendocrine TumorsEmily K. BergslandCardio-oncology: The Relationships Between the Heart and CancerMarc L. SchwartzProstate CancerLeonard Gomella, Adam Dicker, and William Kevin KellyRenal CancerBrian I. Rini and Thomas PowlesMultiple MyelomaAndrzej J. JakubowiakLung CancerDavid CarboneBenefits 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

Seminars in Oncology Nursing is a quarterly journal for the dissemination of knowledge in the complex field of cancer nursing. The Journal contains topical reviews carefully prepared by selected experts. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, with the aim of comprehensive coverage.2013 Forthcoming Issue - Volume 29, Issues 4November: Cognitive Changes Associated with Cancer and Cancer Treatment2014 Forthcoming Topics - Volume 30, Issues 1-4February: Advanced Nursing Science Within the Cooperative Group SettingMay: Personalizing Patient Care with Precision MedicineAugust: Targeted TherapiesNovember: TBABenefits 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

Seminars in Ophthalmology offers current, clinically oriented reviews on the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic disorders. Each issue focuses on a single topic, with a primary emphasis on appropriate surgical techniques.

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

Each issue of Seminars in Radiation Oncology is compiled by a guest editor to address a specific topic in the specialty, presenting definitive information on areas of rapid change and development. A significant number of articles report new scientific information. Topics covered include tumor biology, diagnosis, medical and surgical management of the patient, and new technologies.Seminars in Radiation Oncology has an Impact Factor of 4.312 and is ranked 10th of 90 journals in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging category and 38th of 141 in Oncology category on the 2009 Journal Citation Reports®, published by Thomson Reuters.2011 Topics: Volume 21, Issues 1-4JanuaryEarly Stage Breast CancerLori Pierce, MDAprilMetabolic and Functional Imaging with Radiation TherapyJames M. Balter, PhDJulyRectal CancerBrian Czito, MD, and Christopher Willett, MDOctoberLiver Tumors (primary and metastatic)Laura Dawson, MD

Seminars in Reproductive Medicine is a bi-monthly topic driven review journal that provides in-depth coverage of important advances in the understanding of normal and disordered human reproductive function, as well as new diagnostic and interventional techniques. The journal offers an informed perspective on issues like male and female infertility, reproductive physiology, pharmacological hormonal manipulation, and state-of-the-art assisted reproductive technologies.

Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine is a bi-monthly topic driven review journal that provides comprehensive coverage of respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The journal focuses on new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory studies, genetic breakthroughs, pathology, clinical features and management as related to such areas as asthma and other lung diseases, critical care management, cystic fibrosis, lung and heart transplantation, pulmonary pathogens, and pleural disease as well as many other related disorders.