Infectious Diseases Publications: A Breakdown

Among original articles published in leading medical journals from 2003 through 2009, cardiology was the topic most frequently covered, followed by infectious diseases.

Representation in leading medical journals is seen as an indicator of the importance of a medical field and may also identify strengths and weaknesses in the medical research profile of nations or regions. Researchers in Europe recently examined all original articles and brief reports published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), The Lancet, and the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) between 2003 and 2009 to determine the medical disciplines covered and the countries of origin.

Of the 3953 articles identified in these three journals, 36%, 33%, and 31% were from NEJM, JAMA, and The Lancet, respectively. The five most frequently represented disciplines were cardiology (20%), infectious diseases (19%), hematology/onco…

Reviewing Author

Thomas Glück, MD

Disclosures

Editorial BoardsConsilium Infectiorum by InfectoPharm, Infection

Thomas Glück, MD

Disclosures

Editorial BoardsConsilium Infectiorum by InfectoPharm, Infection