The Journal of Pediatrics
The Journal of Pediatrics
The Journal of Pediatrics (pronunciation: /ˈpēdēˌatriks/) is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal that covers all aspects of pediatrics. It was established in 1932 and is published by Elsevier.
Etymology
The term "Pediatrics" comes from the Greek words 'pais' meaning child and 'iatros' meaning doctor or healer. Thus, Pediatrics essentially means "healer of children".
Overview
The Journal of Pediatrics is a highly respected publication in the field of child health. It publishes original research articles, review articles, and clinical studies related to all aspects of child health, including but not limited to, neonatology, adolescent medicine, immunology, cardiology, and neurology. The journal also publishes editorials, letters to the editor, and book reviews.
Abstracting and indexing
The Journal of Pediatrics is abstracted and indexed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 3.890.
Related Terms
- Pediatrician: A medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.
- Pediatric Surgery: The surgical branch of medicine that deals with the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Pediatric Oncology: A specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children.
- Pediatric Cardiology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system in children.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on The Journal of Pediatrics
- Wikipedia's article - The Journal of Pediatrics
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