Medical publications help to keep medical professionals up to date with the latest research and information in their field. Medical journals are usually monthly or bi monthly publications that are generally peer reviewed.

1. New England Journal of Medicine – This is an English-language peer-reviewed medical journal published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. It is the oldest continuously published medical journal and influential general medical periodical in the world.

2. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association – JAMA, published continuously since 1883, is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal published 48 times per year to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health. JAMA is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world.

3. BMJ (British Medical Journal) – The BMJ (British Medical Journal) is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully “online first” publication. About 1.3 million unique users download 5.9 million pages from bmj.com every year.

4. Pediatrics – The official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This publication serves authors and readers of the general medical profession as well as pediatricians.

5. Circulation – An American Heart Association journal that is aimed at an audience of cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electro physiologists, internists, nurses and others interested in cardiovascular medicine.

6. Journal of Infectious Diseases – Published for the Infectious Diseases Society of America, This publication represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases.

7. Brain: a Journal of Neurology – Brain provides researchers and clinicians with the finest original contributions in neurology. Leading studies in neurological science are balanced with practical clinical articles.

8. CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians – This is a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society providing cancer care professionals with up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. CA is the most widely circulated oncology journal in the world, with a circulation of approximately 88,000.

9. Clinical Infectious Diseases – Clinical Infectious Diseases, one of the most heavily cited journals in the fields of infectious diseases and microbiology publishes articles on diverse topics in infectious diseases, with a focus on clinical practice.

10. Journal of the American College of Cardiology – JACC publishes original peer-reviewed clinical and experimental reports on topics including coronary artery and valve disease, congenital heart defects, vascular surgery, drug treatment and new diagnostic techniques.

11. Science – Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, this publication is the world’s leading outlet for scientific news, commentary, and research.

12. Annals of Internal Medicine – This is an academic medical journal that is published by the American College of Physicians (ACP). It publishes research articles and reviews in the area of internal medicine

13. Diabetes – Diabetes publishes original research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Submitted manuscripts can report any aspect of laboratory, animal, or human research.

14. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism – The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) is the world’s leading peer reviewed journal of clinical practice and applied clinical research.

15. Blood – Blood is a weekly medical journal published by the American Society of Hematology with 1,250 articles published annually.

16. Emerging Infectious Diseases – A peer-reviewed journal published by the United States federal agency the Centers for Disease Control. This is published monthly by the CDC’s Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases.

17. Journal of Clinical Oncology – This is a medical journal for professionals from all oncology disciplines and subspecialties including medical and surgical oncology, therapeutic radiology, and hematology.

18. Canadian Medical Association Journal – The Canadian Medical Association Journal is a bi-weekly general medical journal that showcases innovative research and ideas aimed at improving health for people in Canada and globally.

19. BMC Infectious Diseases – An open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases in humans.

20. Archives of Internal Medicine – This is a bi-monthly international professional medical journal published by the American Medical Association with a print circulation of over 100,000 physicians in 75 countries.

Do you know how much it is going to cost you to send your child to college? Do you have any contingency plans if you cannot get scholarships, grants or other financial aid? Careful planning is a must for parents of students who plan on attending college.
Many parents and their children approach the college process much like the deer running into the road. They just dart out there and hope for the best.
Given how much a college education costs, you need to plan ahead and know how to navigate through the twists and turns of the financial aid process. That way, you and your child can avoid being hit with a tuition bill that can cause serious damage to your financial future.
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Students are finding it increasingly difficult to afford a college education. Federal Stafford loans are not available to everyone, so some students are turning to private college loans. Although these loans allow students to attend college, they carry a higher risk than government loans.
Private loans are the fastest-growing sector of the multibillion-dollar student loan industry. In 2005-06, college students borrowed a record $17.3 billion in private loans, up 913 percent from a decade ago, according to a report issued Tuesday by the College Board.
At a time when the cost of college is surging and financial aid is shrinking, private loans make it possible for many students to attend colleges they couldn’t otherwise afford. But consumer advocates and student groups worry that the … | Read the rest of this entry »

So you are ready to go to college — you have your major picked out — and a career in mind…. But what is your college degree really going to be worth in the real world?
College graduates made an average of $51,554 in 2004, the most recent figures available, compared with $28,645 for adults with a high school diploma. High school dropouts earned an average of $19,169 and those with advanced college degrees made an average of $78,093.
“There appear to be strong incentives to get a college degree, given the gaps that we observe,” said Lisa Barrow, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The income gap narrowed slightly from five years earlier, when college graduates made nearly twice as much as high … | Read the rest of this entry »

If you are thinking about going back to school — now is a good time. A survey released this week indicates that us employers are predicting strong hiring for the fourth quarter – even with talk of a slowdown in the economy.
Twenty-eight percent of the 14,000 employers polled in the quarterly Manpower Employment Outlook Survey expect to add employees to their payrolls during the fourth quarter this year. Eight percent said they expect to cut staff and 58 percent expect no change.
The survey also revealed that most sectors – seven of 10 – will keep their hiring consistent with the previous quarter. In the mining sector, more jobs are expected, and employers in the education and finance/insurance/real estate sectors expect less hiring.
Overall, … | Read the rest of this entry »

Colleges today are seeing great numbers of adults over thirty joining the ranks of high school graduates – eager to earn degrees. Older students with real world experience are seeing that they can have better jobs and salaries if the earn a college degree.
Across the country, more than one-third of students enrolled in higher-education programs are older than 24. And that could rise as the population ages and more Americans return to school to hone job skills, prepare to launch new businesses or to pursue areas of personal enrichment.
“More older students are coming back to college,” said Scott Higgins, interim dean of research and graduate studies at Western Carolina University. “Many are seeking insight and skills required to start small businesses”.
Those who decide to back … | Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking at a career in engineering? Engineering jobs are among the most in demand jobs in the nation right now.
Engineering is a field desperately seeking qualified workers. As boomer-age professionals retire, engineering industries are facing serious shortages, according to Abbie Goodman, executive director for The Engineering Center, which provides management services to professional engineering-related associations. Often taking a quieter back seat, engineering has moved front and center as one of the best careers, with dependable jobs and excellent pay.
“Firms are advertising for jobs and having trouble finding qualified candidates,” Goodman said. “We will need qualified professionals to do the work designing our water systems, school buildings, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities.”
Among the most in demand are civil engineers, particularly those who have expertise … | Read the rest of this entry »

The National Association of Colleges and Employers has predicted that the job market will hire 17.4 percent more new graduates this year. This will be good new to college graduates as the job opportunities will be plentiful.
That stress of finding work after school should be somewhat relieved this year. The NACE expects 2007 to be the best hiring period for new graduates in five years, according to its Job Outlook 2007 Fall Preview Survey.
According to the survey, employers cited growth of individual organizations combined with retirements and high attrition rates as the primary reasons they expected an increase in new graduate hires. The group predicted a 15 percent increase in such hires in 2006.
“The economy is very good right now,” Rich Cox, the fair’s organizer, … | Read the rest of this entry »

Back in 1990 the rules changed for students looking to qualify for financial aid – things havent gotten better since. The federal government has limited funding for students whose families have financial means, changing its guidelines for qualification as a dependant. These days to be qualified as a dependant, you must be over 24, a ward of the courts, married, or in graduate school.
That leaves you in a tough spot if you’re officially “dependent,” but your parents can’t or won’t contribute to college expenses. Even if you live on your own, schools will expect your parents to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other required forms and will compute your expected family contribution (EFC) based on their … | Read the rest of this entry »

It is a well-known fact that there is a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals across the nation. Healthcare professionals such as medical technologists, lab technicians, and physician’s assistants are also in high demand. As our population ages, we will continue to see an increased need for their services.
The health care profession overall is in short-range and long-range jeopardy” of not being able to find enough qualified employees, said Nancy Foster, corporate director of human resources for Lake Hospital System.
There are about 6,200 allied health professional jobs in Northeast Ohio, according to a study released in July by the Center for Health Affairs’ Northeast Ohio Nursing Initiative. That figure is expected to grow as new health care equipment demands special training for those … | Read the rest of this entry »