نشریات پزشکی ایران

Remaining informed on the latest biochemical information is a necessity as well as a professional responsibility for any person involved in the field of medicine. The main and most readily available sources for updating the professional's knowledge are medical journals. In addition to foreign periodicals, there are a number of useful medical journals published in Iran. The first Persian language medical journal was published 90 years ago and throughout Iranian press history, the number of journals has varied during different Periods. Since 142 years ago when Iran first began its Publishing industry up to the victory of the Islamic Revolution medical periodicals have formed 3.4% of the total titles published, the oldest one being Issued 56 years ago In 1992, the number of Iranian medical periodicals was 31 (6.3% of total periodical titles), the majority of which is published by universities, government organizations and institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Of these titles, only three have International standard Serial Number (ISSN).