NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP & WORLD HEART FEDERATION ANNOUNCE NEW JOURNAL COLLABORATION
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP & WORLD HEART FEDERATION ANNOUNCE NEW JOURNAL COLLABORATION
18th April 2006 - The World Heart Federation, in partnership with Nature Publishing Group (NPG), is
proud to add Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine as an Official
Publication. The World Heart Federation is a global NGO dedicated to the prevention
and control of heart disease and stroke. It is a membership organization that brings
together the strength of the medical community with the public health community.
One of the main WHF objectives is to share the latest thinking in cardiology.
Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine is the second official publication of
the Federation, and includes developments in all sub-specialties that have practical
application to diagnosis and treatment options. Prevention and Control, the other
journal of the Federation provides a forum for dialogue and education on prevention
and control of cardiovascular disease worldwide, with a special focus on low and
middle income countries. “With the addition of the Nature Journal to our set of
publications we are able to offer an additional platform to improve patient care as
well as to stimulate community action,” said Dr. Sidney Smith, Chairman of the
Scientific Advisory Board of the World Heart Federation.
Launched in November 2004, Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine has
current World Heart Federation President, Valentin Fuster, MD PhD, as the Editor-in-
Chief. The journal provides the practicing physician with a comprehensive overview
of the most up-to-date literature relevant to the diagnosis and management of
patients with cardiovascular disease. Published in print and online, each monthly
issue includes editorial and opinion pieces, highlights from current literature,
commentaries on the application of recent research to practical patient care,
comprehensive reviews, and in-depth case studies. See http://www.nature.com/ncpcardio.
As an official publication of the World Heart Federation, Nature Clinical Practice
Cardiovascular Medicine provides members and national affiliates with authoritative
and timely interpretations of key developments in medical research, translating the
latest findings into clinical practice.
The publishers of both World Heart Federation journals are involved in initiatives that
support the communication of scientific research in the developing world. They are
part of the World Health Organization’s HINARI, the Health InterNetwork Access to
Research Initiative, which provides free access to public institutions in developing
countries.
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Contact:
Peter Ashman, Publisher, Nature Publishing Group, London
Tel: +44 20 7843 4715 or E-mail: p.ashman(at)nature.com
About NPG
Nature Publishing Group (NPG) is a division of Macmillan Publishers Ltd, dedicated to
serving the academic and professional scientific community. NPG's flagship title,
Nature, is the world's most highly-cited weekly multidisciplinary journal and was first
published in 1869. Other publications include Nature research journals, Nature
Reviews, Nature Clinical Practice, and a range of prestigious academic journals, including societyowned
publications. NPG is a global company, with headquarters in London and
offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston, Tokyo, Paris, Munich and
Basingstoke. More information about NPG can be found at www.nature.com. For
further information on the Nature Clinical Practice series visit: www.nature.com/clinicalpractice
About the World Heart Federation
The World Heart Federation, a non governmental organization based in Geneva,
Switzerland, is committed to helping the global population achieve a longer and better
life through prevention and control of heart disease and stroke, with a particular focus
on low and middle-income countries. It is comprised of 189 member societies of
cardiology and heart foundations from over 100 countries covering the regions of Asia-
Pacific, Europe, the Americas and Africa. For further information visit: www.worldheart.org
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