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New Impact Factor for AME Medical Journal: 0.8

We are pleased to announce that the AME Medical Journal (AMJ) has attained its latest impact factor for the 2025 citation year: 0.8.

AME Medical Journal 2025 CiteScore Released: 1.2

We are pleased to announce that the AME Medical Journal (AMJ) has achieved its 2025 CiteScore: 1.2, ranking 342 out of 669 journals in the General Medicine category. This milestone underscores our ongoing commitment to publishing impactful research in the field.

AMJ Annual Report 2025

We are glad to present a brief introduction of AMJ’s progress in 2025 here. In 2025, AMJ has published 40 articles in total, among which 32% are case reports, 30% are review articles, and 22% are original articles. AMJ authors come from many parts of the world, including USA, Italy, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Canada, India, Spain, UK and Vietnam.

AME and Wolters Kluwer aim to expand access to global medical research through new collaboration

The agreement broadens the reach of nearly 50 Open Access titles, contributing globally to over 5,000 articles

October 2, 2025 — Wolters Kluwer Health announced a new collaboration with AME Publishing Company, an Open Access publisher specializing in medical journals and books, headquartered in Hong Kong, China.

Interviews with Outstanding Authors (2025)

In 2025, many authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as authors. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.

Interviews with Guest Editors

Over the years, a number of AMJ guest editors have made valuable contributions to the journal. This column features interviews with our guest editors, who graciously share their experience in scientific careers and provide insightful perspectives on the special series.

AMJ is officially indexed by Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

On March 20, 2024, a confirmation letter reached the editorial office of AME Medical Journal (AMJ) (Figure 1) that the journal met the selection criteria necessary to be included in the Emerging Sources Citation Index. Articles published in AMJ after 2022, beginning with Vol 7, will be included in Emerging Sources Citation Index.

Reviewer of the Month (2024)

In 2024, AMJ reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.

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Case Report | Internal Medicine: Endocrinology

Thyrotoxic crisis complicated by cardiogenic shock after laparoscopy for suspected acalculous cholecystitis and its successful medical treatment: a case report

Jennifer Jörger, Stefanie Schwanda, Marianne Elisabeth Schönherr, Thomas Herren

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Review Article | Surgery: Orthopedics

Open versus endoscopic approaches for disc herniations: case illustrations and a comprehensive literature review

Garrison P. Bentz, Mark J. Lambrechts

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Review Article | Internal Medicine: Psychiatry & Behaviour Medicine

How does death reflection promote prosocial behaviors?—a literature review from the perspective of the post-traumatic growth model

She-Hui Chang, Miao-Qing Wang, Bao-Liang Zhong

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Review Article | Health Policy & Methodology Science: Public Health

Deep learning-based screening for depressive disorders using audio-visual text multimodal information: a narrative review

Zhong Ding, Yan-Min Xu, Chen-Ling Liu, An-Jie Dai, Zhen-Tao Liu, Bao-Liang Zhong

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Review Article | Surgery: Cardiac Surgery

Multiple arterial grafting and the age threshold dilemma: a narrative review

Shahzad G. Raja

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Original Article | Scientometrics, Informatics, Media and Communication: Bibliometrics

Research hotspots and trends in speckle-tracking echocardiography in hypertension: a bibliometric analysis

Fangfang Lu, Lina Zhao, Yiran Luo, Sha Li, Bei Zhang

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Original Article | Health Policy & Methodology Science: Evidence-based Medicine

Comparative efficacy and safety of picankibart versus guselkumab and tildrakizumab for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: a systematic review and individual participant data-anchored population-adjusted network meta-analysis

Mengxia Yan, Ying Chen, Wen Li, Yun Bao, Kaijie Yao, Bin Wu

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Original Article | Oncology: Esophageal Cancer

Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging combined with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts pathological response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Daxuan Hao, Yuanyuan Yang, Xue Li, Xiaoyuan Wu, Yongshun Chen, Jianhua Wang

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Original Article | Medical Tests and Health Care: Rehabilitation Science

Pulmonary rehabilitation knowledge and barriers among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia

Ayedh Alahmari, Ziyad M. Alshahrani, Hams Shrourou, Sultan Alshehri, Majed Alkahtani, May Alshalawi, Sara Alyami, Zahra Alnakhli, Mazen Homoud, Abdulaziz Alqarni, Faisal A. Turkestani

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Original Article | Medical Tests and Health Care: Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Medical Imaging

Application of deep learning-based precise image reconstruction algorithm in non-contrast abdominal CT scanning

Xianying Ning, Xiaojing Liu, Tian Liao, Wenliang Fan, Shen Gui, Hongying Wu, Ziqiao Lei

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Original Article | Internal Medicine: Critical Care

The value of diaphragmatic ultrasound combined with procalcitonin, B-type natriuretic peptide, and lactate in assessing short-term prognosis of sepsis

Mingqiu Li, Li Zhang, Huiyu Ge

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Case Report | Oncology: Colorectal Cancer

Immune checkpoint inhibitor in microsatellite stable, POLE-mutated, tumor mutational burden-high metastatic colon cancer—a case report

Joseph Zimmerman, Ian Paquette, Jonathan Snyder, Shaun Wahab, Benjamin Hinrichs, Gregory Wilson, Sameer Patel, Syed A. Ahmad, Tahir Latif, Jordan Kharofa, Davendra Sohal, Olugbenga Olowokure

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Case Report | Internal Medicine: Immunology

Delayed hypersensitivity after skin prick test in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria: safety of allergen immunotherapy—a report of two cases

Heba Wagih Abdelwahab, Ahmed Ehab

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Review Article | Medical Tests and Health Care: Pain & Pain Management

A narrative review of opioid alternatives in rhinoplasty: a multifaceted approach, review and protocol

Rawan Abualjass, Alina M. Shah, Sarah K. Van Meter, Siena A. Shah, Anil R. Shah

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Review Article | Medical Tests and Health Care: Complementary & Alternative & Traditional Medicine

Clinical practice of acupuncture techniques in the perioperative setting within the context of enhanced recovery after surgery programs: a narrative review

Fabio Sbaraglia, Alessandra Piersanti, Carmela Riso, Daniele De Padova, Alessandro Graziano, Caterina Malatesta, Carmela Memoli, Alessandro Rogani, Demetrio Del Prete, Marco Rossi

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Review Article | Surgery: Urological Surgery

A narrative review of definitive ureteral reconstructive surgical techniques

Connor J. Drake, Rachel M. Gross, Benjamin N. Schmeusser, Mary E. Soyster, Ramzy T. Burns, Matthew J. Mellon

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Review Article | Oncology: Other

A narrative review of therapeutic targeting of angiogenic signalling pathways: VEGF and bevacizumab in cancer

Sanjni Bhudia, Shahzad G. Raja

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Brief Report | Medical Tests and Health Care: Nursing

The Caregiver Advise Record Enable (CARE) Act: an opportunity to provide family-centered care

Allison J. Applebaum, Jennifer Moore Ballentine, Cathy J. Bradley, Jane Carmody, Rani E. Snyder, Grace Campbell

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Original Article | Health Policy & Methodology Science: Public Health

Quality of life and related factors among adults exposed to human immunodeficiency virus

Phan Thi Thu Huong, Nguyen Thi Thu Cuc, Vo Ngoc Thanh, Luong Van Hoan, Vo Xuan Huy, Ho Tat Bang

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Original Article | Health Policy & Methodology Science: Medical Education & Training

Team-based learning or problem-based learning: which is the best learner-centered approach for undergraduate dental students?

Beenish Fatima Alam, Madiha Anwar, Talha Nayab, Syed Akbar Abbas Zaidi, Talib Hussain, Hande Uzunçıbuk, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Marco Cicciù, Giuseppe Minervini

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Original Article

Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of Asthma and Respiratory Allergies in Children in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Majed Alkahtani, Nanditha Krishnan, Mazen Homoud, Sultan Alshehri, Eman Alasmari, Jumana Banjar, Layan Alyosif, Reema Eid, Rowaida Qoutah, Ann Mary Jose, Khawlah Kubisi, Weaam Rahali, Ziyad Alshahrani, Jameel Hakeem, Faisal Turkestani, Ayedh Alahmari

Published online: 23 June 2026

Original Article

Global Research Trends in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Biologics (2004-2024): A Bibliometric Analysis and Review of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Evolution

Wei Huang, Mei Kang, Shilin Tong, Xiaona Pan, Deyi Chen, Qiang Ma, Yining Lan, Xiaoping Lv, Bing Han, Daiyuan Tang

Published online: 12 June 2026

Original Article

Diagnostic performance evaluation of integration dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging with susceptibility-weighted imaging in differentiating of parotid gland masses

Tao Hu, Qiong Liu, Yu-Jian Zou, XueWen Fang, Zhao-You Yao, Yong-Yi Ye, Hua-Ping Li, Jing Wang, Guo-Hua Zhou

Published online: 12 June 2026

Case Report

An extremely increased CA19-9 level due to common bile duct stone: a case report

Xiaoxi Wang, Xingshun Qi, Hongyu Li, Xiaodong Shao, Xiaozhong Guo

Published online: 09 February 2017

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Brief Report: Health Policy & Methodology Science: Epidemiology

Global epidemiology and future trends of heart failure

Giuseppe Lippi, Fabian Sanchis-Gomar

Published online: 25 June 2020

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Review Article: Medical Tests and Health Care: Pain & Pain Management

Chronic post sternotomy pain: the role of sternal wire removal—a review

Elsayed Elmistekawy, Ahmed Attia

Published online: 25 September 2020

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Medical Writing Corner

Discussion and conclusion

John Ayric Gray

Published online: 15 May 2019

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Editorial

When to decide for transfusion in patients with liver cirrhosis and acute bleeding from esophageal varices? Liberal versus restrictive approach

Marinko Marušić, Antonio Klemenčić, Marin Međugorac

Published online: 26 January 2019

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Review Article

Lumbar spinal stenosis: an update on the epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment

Ai-Min Wu, Fei Zou, Yong Cao, Dong-Dong Xia, Wei He, Bin Zhu, Dong Chen, Wen-Fei Ni, Xiang-Yang Wang, Kenny Kwan

Published online: 26 May 2017

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Original Article

Correlation of D-dimer level with the inflammatory conditions: a retrospective study

Wenchun Bao, Xingshun Qi, Hongyu Li, Feifei Hou, Xintong Zhang, Ran Wang, Xiaozhong Guo

Published online: 03 March 2017

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Commentary

Fake peer reviews, fake identities, fake accounts, fake data: beware!

Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva

Published online: 03 March 2017

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Review Article | Internal Medicine: Pulmonology

Management of pneumothorax and persistent air leak—a narrative review

Bryce Duchman, George Z. Cheng

Published online: 12 June 2024

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Medical Writing Corner

Introduction sections: where are we going and why should I care?

John Ayric Gray

Published online: 12 December 2018

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Images in Clinical Medicine

Recurrent scrotal edema in liver cirrhosis

Xingshun Qi, Shu An, Hongyu Li, Xiaozhong Guo

Published online: 25 August 2017

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Review Article

Proton pump inhibitors in liver cirrhosis: a review of benefits and harms

Jia Zhu, Haonan Yu, Andrea Mancuso, Xingshun Qi

Published online: 30 March 2017

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Medical Writing Corner

The abstract and title page

Jeremy Dean Chapnick

Published online: 25 May 2019

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Review Article

Management of malignant airway obstruction

Catherine Oberg, Erik Folch, Jose Fernando Santacruz

Published online: 18 December 2018

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Editorial

Is carvedilol better than propranolol in portal hypertension?

Sook Yee Wong, Joel Lee, Ashish Anile Sule

Published online: 13 July 2017

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Review Article: Surgery: Cardiac Surgery

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) grafting

Sheena Garg, Shahzad G. Raja

Published online: 25 June 2020

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Review Article | Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Evaluation & management of clinically significant hemoptysis—a clinical practice review

Jonathan K. Chandler, Michal M. Reid, Lucas Pitts, Maykol R. Postigo Jasahui

Published online: 19 December 2023

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Medical Writing Corner

Paragraphs in medical writing

John Ayric Gray

Published online: 05 June 2019

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Review Article: Oncology: Genitourinary Cancer

Clinical management of radiation cystitis: a narrative review

David J. Abramowitz, Jonathan N. Warner

Published online: 25 March 2021

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Review Article | Internal Medicine: Pulmonology

Management strategies for recurrent pleural effusion: a clinical practice review

Gaurav Ajmani, Nakul Ravikumar, Ajay Wagh

Published online: 02 November 2023

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A Review of 10 Years of Data from an External Quality Assurance Program for Antiphospholipid Antibodies: No Evidence for Improved aCL and β2GPI Assay Standardization.

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Bronchial thermoplasty: an update for the interventional pulmonologist

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Abiraterone survival benefit is independent of pain, prostate-specific antigen and Gleason sum in men with chemo-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (analysis of COU-AA-302)

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Does increased expression of glucocorticoid receptor support application of antagonists to this receptor for the treatment of castration resistant prostate cancer?

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Immune tolerant HBV and HCC: time to revise our tolerance levels for therapy?

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AME Medical Journal (ISSN 2520-0518; AME Med J; AMJ) is an in international, Open Access, peer-reviewed journal, aiming at promoting developments in the medical field. The mission of AMJ is to provide high-quality evidence to guide clinical decision making for better global health outcomes. The scope of AMJ includes: Internal Medicine (Immunology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Neurology, etc.), Surgery (Heart & Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedics etc.), Oncology (Thyroid Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Palliative Care etc.), Gynecology & Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Otorhinolaryngology (Ophthalmology etc.), Medical Tests and Health Care (Radiology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Nursing, Alternative Medicine etc.), Health Policy & Methodology Science (Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Ethics etc.), and Biomedical Science & Technology (Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, Bibliometrics etc.). More >>