Recent Advances in Pediatrics

 Many pediatric research journals and resources have some content behind paywalls, but there are still a few places where you can access free, reliable information on recent advances in pediatrics:

1.     PubMed Central (PMC)
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
PubMed Central offers a vast repository of free, full-text research articles in biomedicine and health, including pediatrics. It’s an excellent resource for open-access articles.

2.     American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) News & Journals Gateway
Link: https://publications.aap.org/
While many articles in Pediatrics are subscription-based, the AAP offers free access to some research articles, guidelines, and policy statements that can be relevant for recent advances.

3.     National Institutes of Health (NIH) – MedlinePlus Pediatrics
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/childrenshealth.html
MedlinePlus provides free, reliable information on a variety of pediatric health topics, including recent developments and general health guidance.

4.     World Health Organization (WHO) – Child Health
Link: https://www.who.int/health-topics/child-health
The WHO regularly publishes reports, studies, and guidelines on pediatric and child health. Their site includes free access to research summaries and data on global child health topics.

5.     Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Child Health
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenshealth/index.html
The CDC provides updates on pediatric health trends, vaccinations, and preventive care, along with research findings on current public health issues in pediatrics.

6.     Journal of Pediatric Research (Open Access Section)
Link: https://www.jpedres.org/
The Journal of Pediatric Research publishes open-access research articles in the field of pediatrics, including recent advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and preventive pediatrics.

7.     ClinicalTrials.gov
Link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/
While not a journal, ClinicalTrials.gov offers free access to information on current clinical trials, including many involving pediatric patients. It’s a great way to see the latest research directions and ongoing studies.

UpToDate is a subscription-based clinical resource, so full access typically requires a subscription, usually offered through institutional memberships like hospitals, universities, or medical schools. However, there are a few ways you can access parts of UpToDate for free or find alternatives that offer free clinical information:

1.     Free Trials of UpToDate:
UpToDate occasionally offers free trial periods for individual users, which allows temporary access to all resources. Check here: https://www.uptodate.com/home/trial

2.     UpToDate Patient Education Content:
Some patient education materials are available for free on the UpToDate website. You can find them by searching directly on UpToDate or through Google by typing the topic followed by "UpToDate patient education."

3.     Free Institutional Access:
Many universities, hospitals, and medical institutions provide free UpToDate access to students, staff, and affiliated members. If you are associated with an institution, check with your library or IT department for remote access options.

 

 

 

Alternative Free Resources for UpToDate:

1. Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/): Provides free clinical resources, news, and continuing education. It includes drug information, disease overviews, and expert commentary.
2. Merck Manual Professional Version (https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional): Offers comprehensive, peer-reviewed medical information on a wide range of topics and is freely accessible.
3. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (https://www.nice.org.uk/): Provides guidelines and evidence-based information, especially relevant for UK-based clinical practices.
4. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) (https://www.aafp.org/): Offers free access to clinical recommendations and practice guidelines in many medical fields, including pediatrics.

 

You can access the Cochrane Library, which provides high-quality systematic reviews and research summaries, at the following link:

Cochrane Library: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/

While many Cochrane reviews require a subscription for full access, the Cochrane Library does offer free access to abstracts and summaries of reviews. Additionally, certain countries and institutions provide full access through institutional licenses, so it may be worth checking if your institution has access. Cochrane also occasionally provides open-access articles and special collections on current global health topics.

 

 

You can access the BMJ (British Medical Journal) and its range of medical journals and resources at the following link:

BMJ: https://www.bmj.com/

The BMJ offers free access to some research articles, news updates, and clinical guidelines, though many articles are behind a paywall. However, the BMJ often provides free access to COVID-19 resources, global health topics, and some open-access research. Additionally, your institution may have a subscription that allows you to access full BMJ content.

 

A single, comprehensive link that provides free access to all paid and unpaid journals globally does not exist, as paid journals typically maintain content behind paywalls due to publishing and licensing restrictions. However, several resources provide extensive free or open-access academic journals across many fields, including medicine and science. Here are some popular platforms where you can find a vast collection of open-access research articles:

1. Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

   • Link: https://www.doaj.org/
     DOAJ indexes and provides access to high-quality, open-access, peer-reviewed journals. It covers a wide range of subjects, including medicine.

2. PubMed Central (PMC)

   • Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
     PMC is a free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine.

3. Public Library of Science (PLOS)

   • Link: https://www.plos.org/
     PLOS is a nonprofit publisher of open-access journals in science and medicine. Journals include PLOS ONE, PLOS Medicine, and others, which are entirely open access.

4. ResearchGate

   • Link: https://www.researchgate.net/
     Many researchers upload copies of their publications to ResearchGate, which makes a large volume of papers accessible to the public. You can request specific articles from authors as well.

5. Google Scholar

   • Link: https://scholar.google.com/
     Google Scholar can help you find free versions of articles available through institutional repositories, preprint servers, and sometimes directly from the authors.

6. ScienceOpen

   • Link: https://www.scienceopen.com/
     ScienceOpen is an open-access platform that provides access to millions of academic articles in all disciplines, with a strong focus on life sciences and medicine.

7. CORE

   • Link: https://core.ac.uk/
     CORE aggregates millions of open-access research papers from repositories and journals worldwide, allowing you to freely access diverse research articles.

8. OAIster (via WorldCat)

   • Link: https://www.worldcat.org/
     OAIster is a union catalog of millions of records representing open-access resources. You can find open-access journal articles, books, and other academic materials.