Annals of Medicine is an international, peer-reviewed review journal bridging molecular medicine and clinical practice. It provides current opinions on a wide range of medical specialties focusing on internal medicine. This unique resource enables readers to keep up-to-date with the latest advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of diseases and how molecular medicine can impact on daily clinical practice. The series on Trends in Clinical Practice and Trends in Molecular Medicine are published regularly. Special Sections feature commissioned, peer-reviewed papers on different aspects of a theme, which in 2001 will include tumorigenesis, obesity, angiogenesis and depression. A new series on the very latest advances in molecular medicine will start with molecular cardiology and molecular endocrinology. Annals of Medicine has an impact factor of 2.566 and is ranked 12/110 in the world in the category of Medicine, General and Internal. This journal is published for The Finnish Medical Society Duodecim.