IBMS BoneKEy® is an online Knowledge Environment dedicated to improving bone health. Launched in 2001 and sponsored, developed and provided as a free service by the International Bone & Mineral Society (http://www.ibmsonline.org/), IBMS BoneKEy® serves as a central repository of knowledge in the fields of bone, cartilage, and mineral metabolism and acts as a meeting place for a growing virtual community of more than 18,000 members. IBMS BoneKEy® members include scientists, physicians, students and others working in a variety of surroundings, including academia, hospitals and other health care settings, and industry.
Employing the highly sophisticated technology of HighWire Press, the leading electronic publisher of scientific journals, IBMS BoneKEy® focuses on 2 main activities:
Publishing original scientific content
Each month IBMS BoneKEy® publishes original content written by eminent scientists and physicians from around the world, including:
- Perspectives - insightful, thematic reviews of key topics in the areas of bone disease (osteoporosis and related diseases); bone cells (osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteocytes); bone physiology and metabolism; mineral metabolism; bone quality and biomechanics; calcium and vitamin D; and cartilage
- Commentaries - analyses of specific pathbreaking papers appearing in all of the major scientific and medical journals
- Not To Be Missed - annotations, written by the IBMS BoneKEy® editors, on the most important articles published in the literature each month
- Meeting Reports - comprehensive analyses of new findings presented at the major bone meetings
- News - timely articles written from a journalistic perspective on newsworthy topics
- Educational Resources - IBMS BoneKEy® offers a unique teaching slideset on osteoporosis created by many of the world's leading bone experts. Available for on-screen viewing and in downloadable PowerPoint format, the slideset covers osteoporosis epidemiology, treatment, genetics, pathophysiology and diagnosis.
- eLetters - online comments submitted by readers in response to original IBMS BoneKEy® content.
Connecting readers to knowledge and to each other
IBMS BoneKEy® offers a number of features that enable readers to find the information and to connect to the people they want:
- Virtual Journal - a complete collection of literature of the field, with new citations added daily. Special features allow readers to search, browse and filter the collection to find the most relevant and timely articles. Full-text links to leading journals are also available.
- Online Directory - an index of contact information searchable by type of institution, position and area of specialty, perfect for finding networking opportunities
- Calendar of Events - a comprehensive listing of conferences and symposia in the bone field taking place throughout the world. Readers can also submit events of interest to the community.
- Jobs and Resumes - For those looking for a new position, or for someone to hire, this section allows readers to submit job listings or resumes and to search positions advertised by region, position, organization and specialty.
- Bookstore - This unique online resource allows readers to easily preview and purchase books in the bone field at special, exclusive discounts.
- Links - IBMS BoneKEy® provides links to grants and funding, clinical guidelines, clinician and researcher resources, and to other relevant sites in the field
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BoneKEy is available only online, our ISSN is 1533-4368.
Information for advertisers: IBMS BoneKEy® is a free, open access Knowledge Environment and we rely on sponsors and advertisers to make this site available to the field. We offer a variety of sponsorship options, as well as commercial product advertising, and would be pleased to provide you with information and pricing schedules for both. For more information, please contact Patrice McKenney at patrice{at}ibmsonline.org
