The intellectual contribution of laboratory medicine professionals to research papers on laboratory medicine topics published in high-impact general medicine journals

摘要: Abstract Background: An author is generally regarded as an indi-vidual “ who has made substantial intellectual academic contributions to a published study ” . However, the extent of contribution that laboratory medicine professionals have authors research papers in high-impact medical journals remains unclear. Methods: From 1 January 2004 31 March 2009, 4837 original articles appeared the: New England Journal Medicine, Lancet , Annals Internal Medicine JAMA and BMJ Using authorship indicator contribution, we analyzed included parameters their titles observa-tional cross-sectional study. We also extracted data regarding radiological topics were during same time within journals. Results: Out 481 concerning medi-cine topics, 380 provided information on affi liations authors. At least one from institution fi eld was listed 212 (55.8 % ). 3943 co-authors, only 756 (19.2 ) liated with institutions. Authors institutions rst, last or corresponding 99 (26.1 The comparative proportions for liation 55 radiology signifi cantly higher, 72.7 (p = 0.026) 24.8 0.001) indi-cated institution. Radiology either < 0.0001). subgroup analysis revealed North America less frequently involved co-authors than col-leagues Europe 0.04). Conclusions: Laboratory are under-represented studies appearing general Keywords: authorship; co-author; journal; lab med professional; radiology; validation.