Electronic Publishing in Science - Where are We Now?

Electronic Publishing in Science: Where Are We Now?

The rate at which developments are taking place in electronic publishing, both in actual products and in various types of experiment, is very rapid { approaching the rate at which meetings and conferences on such topics are taking place. No short review can cover all of these, but indications will be given of the main areas in which such developments have occurred or are occurring. Such develop...

Reflection for the undergraduate on writing in the portfolio: where are we now and where are we going?

Introduction: The portfolio can be seen as a tool for assessmentof a variety of learning activities that differ in content, usage, andassessment. The portfolio not only meets the learner’s educationalneeds but also the political and public reassurance demand thatthe health professional has achieved the required competency ofthe curriculum that allows him or her to practice safely with orwithout...

Electronic publishing in medicine: where are we?

" The next five years will see greater change ". This is what the Editor of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the first journal to be published electronically, wrote in March of this year [1]. Almost all scientists now use the Internet and most journals have produced an electronic version. This opens up the possibility for all scientists to have access to all research from their desktops. The ...

Amyloidosis-where are we now and where are we heading?

CONTEXT Amyloidoses are disorders of diverse etiology in which deposits of abnormally folded proteins share distinctive staining properties and fibrillar ultrastructural appearance. Amyloidosis ultimately leads to destruction of tissues and progressive disease. With recent advances in the treatment of systemic amyloidoses the importance of an early diagnosis of amyloid, and a correct diagnosis ...

Where are we now? Where are we going?