Three new medical journals from Blackwell Publishing.

Blackwell Publishing (Malden, MA; Oxford, UK) will begin the publication of three new medical journals in the first quarter of 2004, including Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, International Wound Journal and Maternal and Child Nutrition. All three will be published quarterly.

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing is targeted to clinicians, researchers, nurse leaders, administrators, educators and policymakers and will "take a global approach" in its presentation of research, policy and practice, education and management, Blackwell said. It is being launched to serve as a source for information on using evidence-based nursing practice to improve patient care and will include: best practice applications; research results; commentaries on issues and developments; and, reviews. An annual subscription costs $110 for individuals and $250 for institutions.

Blackwell said International Wound Journal will focus on providing the best information, research, data and education on "all aspects of wounds and wound healing." It will be targeted to professionals in all disciplines involved in the care of patients with wounds. It will publish review articles, research, clinical studies and related editorial that will discuss complex cases and international perspectives on educational initiatives and guidelines. An annual subscription costs $107 for individuals and $392 for institutions.

Maternal and Child Nutrition will be targeted to a range of health professionals, including those in general practice, pediatrics, obstetrics, neonatology, midwifery, health visiting, dietetics and nutrition. Content will cover: the nutritional needs of mothers and their children; socio-cultural, economic and political aspects of nutrition; related aspects of the food chain and environmental health; health policy; food safety; intervention; and, the development of research methods. An annual subscription costs $160 for individuals and $373 for institutions.