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Semin Thromb Hemost 2008; 34(8): 693-695
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1145251
EDITORIAL

© Thieme Medical Publishers

Welcome to a Special Issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis—The Closing Issue for 2008

Emmanuel J. Favaloro1 on behalf of the 2008 regional editors: Emmanuel J. Favaloro1 , Craig Kessler2 , Marcel Levi3
  • 1Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, WSAHS, Westmead, NSW, Australia
  • 2Divisions of Pediatric and Adult Hematology-Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
  • 3Department of Medicine, Laboratory of Experimental Internal Medicine, and Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (CINIMA), Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Publication Date:
12 February 2009 (online)

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We have mentioned this before—the end of the year is a good time to reflect on the past. This issue marks the end of another year with Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. This issue also represents the last issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis to carry the name of the founding editor, Eberhard F. Mammen, as the editor in chief. As recently announced in a previous issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Eberhard passed away on July 1 of this year.[1] [2] As also announced several times in the past, Eberhard was not only the founding editor but also acted in the capacity of editor in chief of this journal for the past 34 years.[2] [3] It is fitting, then, that we celebrate the life of this man whom we came to know as mentor and friend. Indeed, this particular issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis has been crafted as a tribute to Eberhard Mammen and stands as a testament to both the breadth of his career and the extent of his influence in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis.

Specific details regarding the contents of this issue can be found in the preface, and further highlights into the life of Eberhard F. Mammen are detailed throughout the issue, beginning with the poignant eulogy by Prasad and Kwaan.[4] Eberhard was not only the founding editor and ongoing editor in chief of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis but also was essentially responsible for selecting its content and shaping the journal over the past three decades. Over a span of five decades, Eberhard published more than 300 articles on various topics in thrombosis and hemostasis.[4] Over the past three decades, quite a few of these articles were published in Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. A brief review of Eberhard's written contributions to this field and inclusive of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis has recently been highlighted.[5] Indeed, four of his top five most popular articles (as evidenced by citation data) were published in this journal.[5]

This information has been extended in Table [1], which lists Eberhard's 10 most popular articles in Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. This tribute issue also contains several articles prepared by various associates of Eberhard and of the journal that aim to showcase the breadth of Eberhard's influence in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis. In addition, each article can also be viewed as a state-of-the-art review for the topic under discussion. Finally, at the end of this particular issue, we have republished six of Eberhard's most popular articles from Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. These too were specifically selected to showcase the breadth of Eberhard's knowledge and influence in the field.

Table 1 The 10 Most Highly Cited Articles Published by Eberhard F. Mammen in Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis * 1. Mammen EF, Comp PC, Gosselin R, et al. PFA-100 system: a new method for assessment of platelet dysfunction. Semin Thromb Hemost 1998;24:195-202* 2. Mammen EF, Koets MH, Washington BC, et al. Hemostasis changes during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Semin Thromb Hemost 1985;11:281-292* 3. Mammen EF, Alshameeri RS, Comp PC. Preliminary data from a field trial of the PFA-100 system. Semin Thromb Hemost 1995;21(Suppl 2):113-121 4. Mammen EF. Antithrombin: its physiological importance and role in DIC. Semin Thromb Hemost 1998;24:19-25* 5. Mammen EF. Sticky platelet syndrome. Semin Thromb Hemost 1999;25:361-365* 6. Mammen EF, Miyakawa T, Phillips TF, Assarian GS, Brown JM, Murano G. Human antithrombin concentrates and experimental disseminated intravascular coagulation. Semin Thromb Hemost 1985;11:373-383* 7. Balk R, Emerson T, Fourrier F, et al. Therapeutic use of antithrombin concentrate in sepsis. Semin Thromb Hemost 1998;24:183-194 8. Mammen EF, Arcelus J, Messmore H, Altman R, Nurmohamed M, Eldor A. Clinical differentiation of low molecular weight heparins. Semin Thromb Hemost 1999;25(Suppl 3):135-144* 9. Alshameeri RS, Mammen EF. Clinical experience with the Thrombostat 4000. Semin Thromb Hemost 1995;21(Suppl 2):1-10 10. Mammen EF. Why low molecular weight heparin? Semin Thromb Hemost 1990;16(Suppl):1–4 Articles marked with an asterisk have been reproduced at the end of this issue of Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis.

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