Menopause Announces Jump in Impact Factor

Newswise — Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and The North American Menopause Society are pleased to announce that Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society has recorded a significant increase in its "Impact Factor"—a key indicator of the readership and scientific value of medical journals. Menopause is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals, and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry.

According to the 2007 ISI Journal Citation Reports®, Menopause now ranks third out of 60 publications in the Obstetrics & Gynecology category. The journal's Impact Factor rose to 3.672. The Impact Factor reflects the number of times studies published in peer-reviewed journals are cited by new research papers. Studies published in Menopause received a total of 2,108 citations, an increase of 36 percent compared to the 2006 report.

Menopause Presents Clinical Challenges"With more women reaching menopause and the increased need for evidence-based clinical care at menopause and beyond, healthcare providers across multiple disciplines have a challenge to keep current," comments Dr. Isaac Schiff, Editor-in-Chief of Menopause and Joe Vincent Meigs Professor of Gynecology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts. "The increase in Impact Factor for 2007 reflects our editorial team's dedication to presenting the best research findings in all areas related to menopause." Menopause seeks to provide a single source for the most important basic science and clinically useful research in the field. Content is selected to provide up-to-date research evidence and practice information for all professionals involved in the health care of women at menopause and beyond—not only gynecologists but also primary care physicians and physicians in other specialties, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, and basic scientists, among others.

In the past year, Menopause has published studies on topics ranging from women's experience of menopause and menopausal symptoms, including their impact on health and lifestyle; potential long-term effects of menopause, such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease; biological changes and genetic factors associated with menopause; and treatment approaches for menopause symptoms, including hormone therapy and complementary and alternative medicine options, such as herbal supplements.

"We're obviously very pleased at the increase in Impact Factor, and look forward to building on this success in the years ahead," comments Ms. Nancy Axelrod of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Publisher of Menopause. "The ratings reflect the broad interest and usability of our journal's content, and its position as the main destination for professionals who want to learn about the latest developments in this important women's health topic."

About MenopauseMenopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, provides a forum for new research, applied basic science, and clinical guidelines on all aspects of menopause. The scope and usefulness of the journal extend beyond gynecology, encompassing many varied biomedical areas, including internal medicine, family practice, medical subspecialties such as cardiology and geriatrics, epidemiology, pathology, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and pharmacology. This forum is essential to help integrate these areas, highlight needs for future research, and enhance health care. Visit the journal Website at http://www.menopausejournal.com.

About The North American Menopause SocietyFounded in 1989, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of women through an understanding of menopause. The Society's membership of 2,000 professionals representing a variety of disciplines—including clinical and basic science experts from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and complementary/alternative medicine—makes NAMS uniquely qualified to serve as the definitive resource for health professionals and the public for accurate, unbiased information about menopause. Visit www.menopause.org for more about NAMS.

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