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Radiology 2003—Science to Practice

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As Editor of Radiology, I first communicated with our readers in the January 1998 issue of the Journal, where I introduced the new section Experimental Studies (1). This section was, and still is, intended for basic research studies, which frequently "set the stage for future studies that lead to human applications" (1). A requirement for publishing in this section was set at that time—inclusion of a final paragraph in the Discussion section entitled "Practical application(s)." The purpose of this requirement was to help emphasize for our readers "the importance of such studies." To do so, authors were asked to indicate "what they consider to be the potential importance of the conclusions of their study as they relate to future practical applications" (1).

With the August 2003 issue of Radiology, I am pleased to enthusiastically introduce yet another new feature for our readers—Science to Practice. This feature will both continue and expand the theme of the practical applications section of the Discussion of experimental studies manuscripts. Its title clearly states its intent—the potential translation from science to clinical practice. Each time it appears, this one- or two-page journal feature will be positioned in a similar location—typically at the beginning of the numbered pages that follow the "A" pages found at the front of each issue of Radiology. Thus, readers will have ready access to Science to Practice on the basis of its familiar location. We hope to publish the feature monthly, depending on the availability and type of experimental studies also being published that month in the Journal. In the future, we may possibly extend this feature to some of our more complex non–experimental studies publications.

I am indebted to Jonathan B. Kruskal, MD, PhD, for his help in developing the template for the Science to Practice feature. After the Radiology Editorial Board meeting, held during the 2002 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), at which time the Editorial Board and I discussed this feature, Dr Kruskal mentioned his interest in participating. Thus, I called on him to help develop the standard sections for Science to Practice. I informed him that the intent of Science to Practice is to present in basic language the research that was performed, so as to communicate the potential for translation of the science into clinical practice. It is clear that Dr Kruskal gave considerable thought both to the task at hand and to the experimental studies manuscript I sent him and about which he would prepare the first Science to Practice piece featured in this current issue of Radiology. I suspected he would be the right person for the task, and I was not disappointed. He developed the sections that will be found in each Science to Practice publication—The Setting, The Science, The Practice (clinical use and future opportunities and challenges), and Summary. Each Science to Practice piece will be authored by an individual knowledgeable in the topical area of the experimental studies manuscript. Moreover, each Science to Practice article will have been reviewed by the corresponding author of the experimental studies article about which the piece has been written.

Basic research forms the underpinnings of that which eventually translates into clinical practice. Science to Practice will further emphasize the importance of such research, not only for those of our readers involved in basic research, but also for those who are not and who instead devote their expertise and talents to patient care, which, after all, is the end point for which basic research is conducted.

We hope you find the content, format, and design of this new feature to be a positive addition to Radiology. Much time and effort have been expended by our creative RSNA staff to develop what I believe to be a most attractive design and color scheme. As always, we welcome your feedback, since Radiology is published monthly to disseminate information that we believe to be of importance to our readers.

REFERENCES

1. Proto AV. Radiology—1998 and the future. Radiology 1998; 206:1-6.[Free Full Text]

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