Annals of Internal Medicine

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Annals of Internal Medicine

Annals of Internal Medicine (pronunciation: an-uhls of in-tur-nuhl med-i-sin) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research articles and reviews in the field of internal medicine. It is published by the American College of Physicians (ACP).

Etymology

The term "Annals of Internal Medicine" is derived from the Latin word "annalis" which means "yearly" and the term "internal medicine" which refers to the branch of medicine dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.

History

The Annals of Internal Medicine was first published in 1927 by the ACP, a national organization of internists. It is one of the most widely recognized and respected medical journals in the world. The journal publishes articles in the various disciplines of internal medicine, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, nephrology, oncology, and rheumatology.

Related Terms

  • Peer review: The process by which research is evaluated by a group of experts in the same field before it is published.
  • Medical Journal: A periodical publication that disseminates medical research and articles.
  • Internal Medicine: A medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
  • American College of Physicians: A national organization of internists.

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