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Our mission is to support researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for society. The illegal reproduction and distribution of Elsevier content harm our...

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Journal pre-proofs are Articles in Press that have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of this publication. They have undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as...

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Corrected proofs are Articles in Press that contain the author's corrections. Final citation details (e.g., volume and/or issue number, publication year, and page numbers) still need to be added and the...

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Uncorrected proofs are Articles in Press that have been copy-edited and formatted, but have not been finalized yet. They still need to be proof-read and corrected by the author(s) and the text could still...

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Articles in Press are documents that have been accepted for publication but have not yet been assigned to a publication volume/issue. In press stages include journal pre-proofs, uncorrected proofs, corrected...

Last updated on June 26, 2023

Journal articles and books should be cited according to the American Medical Association's Manual of Style, 10th Edition. Submission guidelines for references may vary from publication to publication so...

Last updated on June 26, 2023

ClinicalKey offers a wealth of books and journals published by Elsevier. However, not all clinical titles appear on the site. The following are the most common reasons why a title is not offered. Sometimes...

Last updated on January 02, 2026

Use of Inclusive Language: Inclusive language acknowledges diversity, conveys respect to all people, is sensitive to differences, and promotes equal opportunities. Content should not make assumptions...

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Journals Journal articles are added as new issues are published and they normally appear in ClinicalKey within 24 hours of publication.  If made available by the society/proprietary owner of the journal,...

Last updated on March 08, 2021

ClinicalKey doesn't provide PDFs for book titles with the specialty designation of "medical education." These books are used by students and trainees in an educational (undergraduate and graduate level)...