In years past, I am sure that the first birthday was a milestone simply because the baby was still alive and there. By year one, the baby would have survived childbirth (previously – and still – a dangerous, harrowing, and sometimes fatal experience for mother and baby alike) and the horrors of infection that used to claim countless young lives. Getting to year one was no small feat and was a cause for happiness because it augured well for the future.
Time to Celebrate
To me, TR’s first year has been a great success, smooth sailing following an auspicious launch at last year’s meeting in Washington, D.C. As the editor of TR, I want to thank the very talented and creative people at Wiley, including Dawn Antoline, Lisa Dionne, and the other staff in Hoboken who design and edit TR with great skill and commitment to excellence. A special word of appreciation to Lil Estep, TR’s art director. Lil is a marvel in translating medically important information into beautiful images.
I would also like to thank my editorial board for their great ideas and literature reviews. Each month, we have a spirited dialogue about the most important articles from other journals to feature and the best way to frame their contents in a way relevant to practice. This is not an easy task. Most articles end with statements like, “More studies are needed.” I always ask, “What should I do until the studies are completed?” Fortunately, TR’s editors have met the challenge and are providing guidance that – as a practitioner – I truly value.
Finally, no discussion of the first year of TR would be complete without an acknowledgment and deep debt of gratitude to our authors. TR is a different venue than a peer-reviewed scientific journal in terms of its goals and objectives. I have been so pleased with the response of the practitioners and investigators who have contributed articles. All have produced scholarly pieces of the highest quality and – like me – have been excited by the opportunity to provide a perspective that is personal and accessible and sharply focused on management issues. These articles have already established TR as an important source of the most up-to-date information that affects patient care.
Among the finest traditions of any birthday is the giving of gifts. Unlike weddings and showers where you can register for gifts, birthday gifts are supposed to be a surprise and there is reluctance to make requests. Nevertheless, I would like to make a request for gifts for TR’s birthday. I want more writing from you.
