Journal Guide

Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics is an innovative, richly illustrated resource that keeps practitioners informed of significant advances in all areas of surgical management. Each issue of this atlas-style journal explores a single topic, often offering alternate approaches to the same procedure. Its current, definitive information keeps readers in the forefront of their specialty.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

This large-size, atlas-format journal presents detailed illustrations of new surgical procedures and techniques in otology, rhinology, laryngology, reconstructive head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. Feature articles in each issue are related to a central theme by anatomic area or disease process. The journal will also often contain articles on complications, diagnosis, treatment or rehabilitation. New techniques that are non-operative are also featured.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

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine combines the authority of a textbook, the usefulness of a color atlas and the timeliness of a journal. Each issue focuses on a single clinical condition, offering several different management approaches. It's the easiest way for practitioners to stay informed of the latest surgical advancements and developments.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

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery provides richly illustrated articles on techniques in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery written by surgeons who are recognized for their expertise in that particular area. Each issue presents at least two alternative approaches to a specific operative procedure in adult cardiac, congenital and general thoracic surgery. 2013 Topics:Adult Cardiac:EVAR/TEVAREndovascular Repair for Aortic DissectionsCongenital:Aortic Translocation for Circumflex AortaValve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement in ChildrenGeneral Thoracic:Transhiatal EsophagectomyLeft Thoracoabdominal Esophagectomy2012 Topics:Adult Cardiac:Complex Aortic Arch and Root RepairTimely Topics in Mechanical Circulatory AssistanceIschemic Mitral RegurgitationCongenital:Modifications of the Ross OperationRV to PA Conduit in the NorwoodRepair of Tetrology of Fallot with Atrioventricular Canal DefectRecurrent Aortic Arch ObstructionGeneral Thoracic:Interventional BronchoscopyMinimally-Invasive Pulmonary ResectionsManagement of End-Stage Lung DiseaseMinimally-Invasive Mediastinal, Diaphragm, and Chest Wall Procedures

Ophthalmic Genetics accepts original papers, review articles and short communications on the clinical and molecular genetic aspects of ocular diseases. The journal invites several types of contributions divided into sections:

A specialist in its field, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery features original articles and reviews in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery in the face, eyelids, orbits, and lacrimal system. Journal topics include ptosis, eyelid reconstruction, orbital diagnosis and surgery, lacrimal problems, and eyelid malposition. Provocative reappraisals of diagnostic techniques and procedures, medical therapies, and surgical instruments are included, as well as detailed analyses of recent research findings and their clinical applications. Website: www.op-rs.com.

Ophthalmic Research'' features original papers, reviews and short communications reporting basic and clinical experimental studies. Authors from throughout the world cover morphologic, physical, physiologic, pharmacological, biochemical and molecular biological aspects of ophthalmology and experimental eye research. Articles on methodological problems are included as well. The results of new experimental research are also interpreted in light of their importance to the clinical work of the eye specialist. This journal provides a record of international research for both researchers and clinicians in ophthalmology.

OSLI Retina focuses exclusively on retinal diseases, surgery and pharmacotherapy. OSLI Retina will offer an expedited submission to publication effort of peer-reviewed clinical science and case report articles. The front of the journal offers practical clinical and practice management features and columns specific to retina specialists. In sum, readers will find important peer-reviewed retina articles and the latest findings in techniques and science, as well as informative business and practice management features in one journal.

Aims and Scope Aims and Scope Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. first published in 1925. is a leading international interdisciplinary journal that addresses basic and applied questions pertinent to contemporary research in vision science and optometry. OPO publishes original research papers. technical notes. reviews and letters and will interest researchers. educators and clinicians concerned with the development. use and restoration of vision.

Established since 1899, Ophthalmologica is a frequently cited guide to research in clinical and experimental ophthalmology with a large international circulation and international readership. It contains a selection of patient-oriented contributions covering the etiology of eye diseases, diagnostic techniques, and advances in medical and surgical treatment, with special emphasis on retinal diseases. In addition to original research, the journal regularly features timely reviews to help the readers stay up to date. Ophthalmologica is the official journal of the European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA).

Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, serves society by publishing clinical and basic science research and other relevant manuscripts that relate to the sense of sight. Excellence is pursued through unbiased peer-review, the advancement of innovation and discovery, and the promotion of lifelong learning.Disclaimer Notice: Statements and opinions expressed in Ophthalmology are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of the Academy or publisher, or indicative of Academy views, policy or editorial concurrence. The Editor(s), the Academy, and the Publisher assume no responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instructions, or ideas contained in the material herein including those in a language other than English. No suggested test or procedure should be carried out unless, in the reader's judgment, its risk is justified and the patient has received information sufficient to give a fully informed consent. Because of the rapid advances in the medical sciences, medical practitioners should obtain independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages. Discussions, views, and recommendations as to medical procedures, choice of drugs, and drug dosages are the responsibility of the authors. Consumers should consult with their own doctors about their individual health status before making any health decisions. The Academy does not endorse companies, drugs or other products.

Every fortnight, an issue of Option/Bio offers:
– day-to-day professional news
– scientific information in the medical and biological areas
– diagnostic approaches
– a section for residents: biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, epidemiology and parasitology
– technical viewpoint

Each month, a scientific section is included and an extension of the subscription to 4 supplemental issues which cover the legal aspects of clinical in France is available.

Serving primary eye care practitioners for more than 80 years, Optometry and Vision Science is the most authoritative source for current developments and research in optometry, physiological optics, and vision science. Promoting vital interdisciplinary exchange among scientists worldwide, Optometry and Vision Science keeps optometrists and ophthalmologists in practice and research apprised of current guidelines in patient eye care. The journal is the offical publication of the American Academy of Optometry.Website: www.optvissci.com.

Oral Diseases is a multidisciplinary and international journal with a focus on head and neck disorders. This includes the basic sciences, well designed and controlled clinical research and analytical epidemiology. The essential requirement is that all research is hypothesis-driven. Equal emphasis will be placed on aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Oral Diseases publishes bimonthly.

Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry is a quarterly journal conveying scientific progress to clinicians, general practitioners, teachers, researchers and public health administrators in the field of oral health and prevention of caries, periodontal diseases, oral mucosal diseases and dental trauma. It includes oral hygiene, oral epidemiology, oral health promotion and public health aspects as central topics of the scope.

Oral Oncology is an international interdisciplinary journal which publishes high quality original research, clinical trials and review articles, editorials, and commentaries relating to the etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neoplasms in the head and neck.Oral Oncology is of interest to head and neck surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists, maxillo-facial surgeons, oto-rhino-laryngologists, plastic surgeons, pathologists, scientists, oral medical specialists, special care dentists, dental care professionals, general dental practitioners, public health physicians, palliative care physicians, nurses, radiologists, radiographers, dieticians, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nutritionists, clinical and health psychologists and counselors, professionals in end of life care, as well as others interested in these fields.Basic, translational, or clinical Research or Review papers of high quality and that make a contribution to new knowledge are invited on the following aspects of neoplasms arising in the head and neck (including lip, tongue, oral cavity, oropharynx, salivary glands, sinuses, nose, nasopharynx, larynx, skull base, thyroid, and craniofacial region, and the related hard and soft tissues and lymph nodes):• Etiopathogenesis: natural history of cancer and pre-cancer; basic pathology, metastatic mechanisms; genetic changes; cellular and molecular changes; microorganisms; growth factors, adhesion and other molecules• Epidemiology; risk factors; biomarkers; protective factors; geographic factors; prevention; screening and intervention• Clinical features; orofacial effects of neoplasms at both local and distant sites; tumor staging and grading• Diagnosis; detection of cancer and pre-cancer; cellular and molecular markers for diagnosis; advances in imaging and other functional diagnostic modalities for cancer and pre-cancer• Management and Prognosis; clinical, cellular and molecular markers for prognosis; treatment options including surgical, lasers, photodynamic therapy, cryosurgery, micro- vascular and other forms of surgery, medical, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological and gene therapy advances; molecular targets and new therapeutics (new cytotonics and molecular-targeted therapies); multimodality treatment; advances in reconstruction and rehabilitation, including flaps and grafts, alloplasty, bone and connective tissue biology; multidisciplinary teamwork in cancer care and oral health care.• Quality of life issues; issues of consent; psychosocial aspects; patient and health professional information; patient involvement; psychological interventions, improving outcomes; the prevention, diagnosis and management of complications, including, pain, hemorrhage, dysfunction, deformity, osteoradionecrosis, xerostomia, and others; rehabilitation; palliative and end of life care; and support teamwork.

Oral Science International, a journal of the Japanese Stomatological Society, publishes original articles describing basic and clinical research on the cellular and molecular characterization, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of oral diseases as well as those that contribute to the advancement of stomatology and its related fields. Oral Science International will receive materials prepared and submitted according to these instructions. However, we reserve the right to make any changes necessary to make the contribution conform to the editorial standards of the Journal, as deemed by the Editorial Board based on the recommendations of the reviewers. Contributions can be made both by members and nonmembers of the Japanese Stomatological Society. Articles must deal with original research, case reports and reviews, not previously published or being considered for publication elsewhere.