The system that allows patients rapid access to expensive new treatments lacks transparency and penalises small and low-income countries unable to negotiate lower prices with pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Special or themed issues can be a great way to focus attention on a topic of crucial interest.
A good special issue can enhance the profile of the journal, attract top authors, and support usage and citations.
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