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Biomedical journals: keeping up and reading critically.

Karen L Chase1, Ronald F DiGiacomo, Gerald L Van Hoosier

  • 1University of Washington, Department of Comparative Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA. chasey@u.washington.edu

Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : JAALAS
|September 26, 2006
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Staying current in laboratory animal medicine requires continuous learning from scientific journals. Critical review of biomedical literature and strategic use of resources are essential for practitioners to maintain expertise.

Area of Science:

  • Laboratory Animal Medicine and Science
  • Veterinary and Biomedical Literature

Background:

  • Knowledge in laboratory animal medicine can become outdated without continuous education.
  • Journals are consistently identified as a primary source for new information by veterinarians and physicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for laboratory animal medicine practitioners to stay current with scientific literature.
  • To emphasize the importance of critical literature review for professional development.

Main Methods:

  • Extrapolation from physician studies on knowledge retention.
  • Survey of recent candidates for laboratory animal medicine board examination on preferred journals.
  • Identification of key journals and critical appraisal of articles.

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Main Results:

  • Journals are crucial for accessing original studies and systematic reviews.
  • Specific journals like JAALAS, Comparative Medicine, ILAR Journal, and Laboratory Animals are highly regarded.
  • Effective strategies include technology, journal clubs, and peer consultation.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous critical evaluation of biomedical literature is paramount for laboratory animal practitioners.
  • Staying updated enhances diagnostic and therapeutic skills and maintains clinical competency.
  • Practitioners can improve as scientists and clinicians by evaluating others' research.