Editor-in-Chief: Stephen B Hanauer, MD
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology delivers timely interpretations of key research developments, translating the latest findings into clinical practice. Our Editor-in-Chief and international Advisory Board ensure comprehensive coverage of topical issues throughout the year, with the highest standards of editorial quality and integrity that are hallmarks of Nature Publishing Group.
Table of Contents: May 2008
Free featured article
Drug Insight: antiangiogenic therapies for gastrointestinal cancers—focus on monoclonal antibodies
Anke Reinacher-Schick, Michael Pohl, Wolff Schmiegel
This Review considers antiangiogenic therapy for colorectal, gastric, hepatocellular and pancreatic cancer. The mechanism of action and application of bevacizumab are emphasized, but other potential antiangiogenic targets and therapies are also discussed.
Free featured article
Is virtual reality simulation an effective training method in surgery?
Teodor P Grantcharov
The author of this Viewpoint article discusses the advantages, disadvantages, current and future applications for virtual reality simulation in modern surgery.
Call for Papers
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– Randomized, controlled trials
– Systematic reviews/meta-analyses
– Observational studies
– Epidemiological studies
– Translational studies
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Forthcoming articles
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May 2008 ACG Newsletter
Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatology has become an official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).