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Internal Medicine Abbreviations Alphabet J

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Internal Medicine Alphabet – J

S. NoAbbreviationFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
J001JAKJanus KinaseFamily of enzymes involved in cytokine signaling.Targeted by JAK inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis.
J002JAK2Janus Kinase 2Mutation associated with myeloproliferative disorders.Tested in polycythemia vera.
J003JBMJournal of Bone and MineralScientific journal covering bone health research.Reference in osteoporosis guidelines.
J004JCAJuvenile Chronic ArthritisChildhood form of chronic arthritis.Managed with NSAIDs and biologics.
J005JCVJC VirusPolyomavirus causing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).Reactivation seen in HIV/AIDS.
J006JGJuxtaglomerularKidney apparatus regulating renin release.Important in hypertension control.
J007JIAJuvenile Idiopathic ArthritisAutoimmune arthritis in children.ANA positive in some subtypes.
J008JITJust-In-TimeHospital supply management system.Used for medication inventory.
J009JNCJoint National CommitteeGroup issuing hypertension guidelines.JNC 8 recommendations followed in clinics.
J010JNKc-Jun N-terminal KinaseEnzyme regulating apoptosis and stress responses.Studied in metabolic syndrome.
J011JRAJuvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisOutdated term, now called JIA.Chronic arthritis beginning in childhood.
J012JRSJapanese Respiratory SocietyProfessional society for pulmonology.Publishes pneumonia guidelines.
J013JSDJoint Space NarrowingRadiographic finding in arthritis.Seen in knee osteoarthritis X-ray.
J014JSLEJuvenile Systemic Lupus ErythematosusChildhood onset lupus.Presents with rash, nephritis, arthritis.
J015JTPJoint Tissue PathologyMicroscopic changes in diseased joints.Identified in rheumatoid arthritis.
J016JVPJugular Venous PressureClinical sign for right atrial pressure.Elevated in right heart failure.
J017J-waveOsborn WaveECG finding associated with hypothermia.Seen in accidental hypothermia.
J018JABJapanese Association of BacteriologyProfessional medical group.Publishes infection research.
J019JBDSJoint British Diabetes SocietiesUK guidelines for diabetes care.Referenced for inpatient diabetes management.
J020JPEFJuvenile Pulmonary Emphysema FibrosisRare pediatric lung condition.Diagnosed with HRCT scan.
J021JCSJapanese Circulation SocietyCardiovascular professional body.Issues heart failure guidelines.
J022JCSMJournal of Clinical Sleep MedicineSleep disorder research journal.Reports new findings in OSA.
J023JMDJournal of Movement DisordersMedical publication on neurological disorders.Studies on Parkinson’s disease.
J024JMSJournal of Medical SciencesGeneral medical research publication.Source for internal medicine updates.
J025JPSJapanese Pediatric SocietyOrganization for child health.Issues pediatric health guidelines.
J026JPHJournal of Public HealthPublic health research publication.References in epidemiology.
J027JATJournal of Atherosclerosis and ThrombosisCardiovascular research journal.Studies on lipid management.
J028JTOJournal of Thoracic OncologyPublication for lung cancer research.Reports advances in NSCLC therapy.
J029JHEPJournal of HepatologyLeading hepatology research journal.Guidelines on cirrhosis management.
J030JACIJournal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPrestigious allergy and immunology journal.Publishes asthma treatment trials.
J031JMAJapanese Medical AssociationNational medical organization.Sets clinical practice standards.
J032JHJuvenile HemochromatosisGenetic disorder causing iron overload in youth.Causes liver and heart damage.
J033JADJournal of Alzheimer’s DiseasePublication on dementia research.Covers new diagnostic biomarkers.
J034JCFJournal of Cystic FibrosisPulmonology-focused journal.Studies in pediatric CF care.
J035JEMJournal of Experimental MedicineInfluential biomedical research journal.Publishes immunology discoveries.
J036JEMFJuvenile Epileptic Myoclonic FitsSubtype of epilepsy in children.Managed with valproic acid.
J037JETJournal of Endocrine TherapyEndocrinology-focused research.Reports on thyroid treatment.
J038JHSJoint Hypermobility SyndromeConnective tissue disorder with hyperflexibility.Associated with chronic pain.
J039JIFJournal Impact FactorMeasure of research journal influence.NEJM has a high JIF.
J040JOMJournal of Occupational MedicineFocus on workplace health.Studies occupational asthma.
J041JOPJournal of PancreasResearch publication on pancreatic diseases.Reports on acute pancreatitis.
J042JORJournal of RheumatologyRheumatology-focused medical publication.Covers lupus and arthritis.
J043JPSPJournal of Personality and Social PsychologyPsychiatry and psychology journal.Reports on stress and behavior.
J044JTRJournal of Thrombosis ResearchCoagulation-focused research.Reports on DVT management.
J045JUMJournal of Ultrasound in MedicinePublication on imaging.Advances in echocardiography.
J046JVIJournal of VirologyResearch journal on viral diseases.Reports on HIV and hepatitis.
J047JWCIJournal of Wound Care InternationalWound healing and infection research.Covers diabetic ulcers.
J048JEMSJournal of Emergency Medical ServicesResearch in emergency medicine.Trauma protocols discussed.
J049JDSJapanese Diabetes SocietyEndocrine research group.Publishes diabetes care guidelines.
J050JPNJournal of Psychiatry & NeuroscienceResearch in mental health.Studies in schizophrenia.
S. NoAbbreviationFull FormShort ExplanationPractical Example
J051JAMAJournal of the American Medical AssociationPrestigious medical journal covering all specialties.Used as reference in clinical guidelines.
J052JBMRJournal of Bone and Mineral ResearchLeading journal in bone health and metabolism.Reports on osteoporosis therapies.
J053JBPJournal of Blood PressureResearch outlet for hypertension.Publishes on antihypertensive drug trials.
J054JCEMJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and MetabolismHigh-impact endocrinology journal.Reports on thyroid and adrenal diseases.
J055JCIJournal of Clinical InvestigationInfluential journal on translational medicine.Publishes immunology studies.
J056JCOJournal of Clinical OncologyLeading oncology journal.Reports new chemotherapy regimens.
J057JCRJournal Citation ReportsDatabase ranking medical journals.NEJM listed with top impact factor.
J058JCSJapanese Circulation SocietyOrganization issuing cardiovascular guidelines.Cited in heart failure care.
J059JDSRJournal of Diabetes Science and ResearchFocused on diabetes care.Publishes on glucose monitoring devices.
J060JEMJournal of Emergency MedicinePeer-reviewed emergency care journal.Trauma management protocols discussed.
J061JEPJournal of EpidemiologyPublic health and epidemiology research.COVID-19 studies reported.
J062JGIMJournal of General Internal MedicineCore internal medicine publication.Clinical studies in hospital care.
J063JGTPJuvenile Granulosa-Theca Cell TumorRare ovarian tumor in children.Diagnosed via histopathology.
J064JHACJournal of Hypertension and CardiologyCardiovascular-focused journal.Covers HTN complications.
J065JHHJournal of Hepatology and HepatologyResearch journal in liver disease.Reports on cirrhosis treatment.
J066JHPJournal of Hospital PharmacyHospital-based clinical pharmacy research.Reports on safe drug dispensing.
J067JIJournal of ImmunologyPremier immunology journal.Studies in autoimmune disease.
J068JIAFJuvenile Idiopathic Arthritis FactorImmunological marker in JIA.Used in pediatric rheumatology.
J069JICJournal of Intensive CareResearch on critical care.Reports on ICU protocols.
J070JICSJournal of Intensive Care SocietyUK critical care publication.Articles on sepsis management.
J071JIFRJournal of Internal and Family ResearchInternal medicine-focused research.Publishes case reports.
J072JIMJournal of Internal MedicineCore internal medicine journal.Reviews on chronic disease.
J073JINSJournal of International Neuropsychological SocietyResearch on brain and cognition.Reports on dementia.
J074JISJournal of Infection ScienceCovers microbial and viral infections.Studies antibiotic resistance.
J075JITCJournal for Immunotherapy of CancerSpecialized oncology journal.Reports checkpoint inhibitor trials.
J076JMAJJapan Medical Association JournalOfficial JMA research outlet.Covers internal medicine advances.
J077JMHJournal of Men’s HealthMale-focused health publication.Studies testosterone therapy.
J078JMIJournal of Medical ImagingCovers radiology and imaging.MRI and CT research discussed.
J079JMJJournal of Microbiology and ImmunologyResearch in microbiology.Publishes on viral infections.
J080JMLAJournal of Medical Library AssociationCovers healthcare information access.Reports evidence-based medicine updates.
J081JMNJournal of Molecular NeuroscienceNeuroscience-focused research.Alzheimer’s biomarkers reported.
J082JMRJournal of Medical ResearchGeneral medical science publication.Includes hypertension studies.
J083JMSJournal of Medical SystemsCovers hospital IT and data.Reports EMR optimization.
J084JMTJournal of Molecular TherapyGene therapy-focused research.Reports CRISPR-based trials.
J085JNJournal of NeurologyPrestigious neurology journal.Publishes multiple sclerosis research.
J086JNCIJournal of National Cancer InstituteOncology-focused journal.Reports survival statistics.
J087JNNPJournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & PsychiatryNeurology and psychiatry journal.Covers Parkinson’s and epilepsy.
J088JNPJournal of Nephrology PracticeCovers kidney health and dialysis.Publishes CKD management guidelines.
J089JNRJournal of Nursing ResearchNursing-focused publication.Covers hospital-based care.
J090JNSJournal of NeurosurgeryLeading neurosurgery publication.Reports brain tumor surgery techniques.
J091JOGJournal of Obstetrics and GynecologyFocused on maternal-fetal medicine.Reports preeclampsia guidelines.
J092JOMFJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryFocused on head/neck surgery.Reports TMJ management.
J093JOPJournal of PediatricsCore pediatric journal.Covers growth disorders.
J094JOTJournal of Orthopaedics and TraumaOrthopedic trauma publication.Publishes fracture care techniques.
J095JPCJournal of Primary CareFamily and internal medicine focus.Reports on outpatient diabetes care.
J096JPHJournal of Palliative HealthCovers end-of-life care.Hospice research published.
J097JPIJournal of Psychiatric InvestigationPsychiatry-focused journal.Reports on mood disorders.
J098JPMAJournal of Pakistan Medical AssociationSouth Asian medical publication.Reports regional disease studies.
J099JPNJournal of PainPain management research.Publishes opioid alternatives.
J100JPRJournal of Physical RehabilitationCovers rehabilitation and recovery.Stroke rehab protocols published.
J101JRAJuvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisOld term, now JIA.Still used in older records.
J102JRCJoint Replacement CenterOrthopedic surgical unit abbreviation.Seen in hospital records.
J103JRSJapanese Respiratory SocietyPulmonary medicine society.Produces pneumonia guidelines.
J104JRTJournal of Radiology and TherapyImaging and therapeutic research.Reports advances in PET/CT.
J105JSCJournal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular DiseasesNeurology journal.Reports on ischemic stroke.
J106JSIJoint Stability IndexScale for assessing joint injury.Used in sports medicine.
J107JSLJournal of Sports and Lifestyle MedicineFocus on exercise health.Publishes obesity management studies.
J108JSMJournal of Sexual MedicineFocus on reproductive health.Publishes ED treatment guidelines.
J109JSNJournal of Sleep NeuroscienceSleep-focused journal.Covers insomnia treatment.
J110JSRJournal of Surgical ResearchCovers general surgery advances.Reports organ transplant outcomes.
J111JSTJournal of Science and TherapyCovers multidisciplinary therapy.Reports mental health therapies.
J112JTHJournal of Thrombosis and HaemostasisLeading hematology journal.Publishes anticoagulation trials.
J113JTIDJournal of Tropical Infectious DiseasesFocused on endemic infections.Reports on malaria and TB.
J114JTNJournal of Trauma and NeurosurgeryTrauma-based neurology research.Reports on head injury care.
J115JTPJournal of Transplantation ProceedingsCovers transplant medicine.Reports on kidney transplant.
J116JTRJournal of Translational ResearchFocus on lab-to-clinic studies.Publishes biomarker discoveries.
J117JTSJournal of Thoracic SurgeryCovers cardiac and lung surgery.Reports CABG outcomes.
J118JUMJournal of Ultrasound in MedicineImaging-focused journal.Reports on Doppler ultrasound.
J119JVCJournal of Viral ControlResearch on antiviral therapies.Publishes HIV therapy results.
J120JVIJournal of VirologyLeading virology publication.Reports hepatitis virus studies.
J121JVSJournal of Vascular SurgeryCovers arterial and venous surgery.Publishes aortic aneurysm repairs.
J122JWCJournal of Wound CareCovers wound healing and skin infections.Reports diabetic foot ulcer care.
J123JWFJugular Venous FlowMeasurement in venous studies.Used in right heart catheterization.
J124JWJJournal of Women’s HealthFocus on female-specific medicine.Reports on menopause therapies.
J125JXGJuvenile XanthogranulomaBenign pediatric histiocytic disorder.Presents as skin lesions.
J126JYSJournal of Youth StudiesCovers adolescent health.Reports on teen mental health.
J127JBDJournal of Bipolar DisordersPsychiatry-focused journal.Reports on lithium therapy.
J128JDDJournal of Dermatological DiseasesDermatology journal.Covers psoriasis therapy.
J129JGPJournal of Geriatric PsychiatryElderly-focused psychiatry journal.Reports on dementia management.
J130JMDJournal of Movement DisordersNeurology-focused publication.Covers Parkinson’s disease.
J131JMCJournal of Molecular CardiologyCardiovascular science.Reports on cardiac remodeling.
J132JLMJournal of Laboratory MedicineCovers diagnostic medicine.Reports on new lab markers.
J133JMHNJournal of Mental Health NursingCovers nursing aspects of psychiatry.Reports on inpatient psychiatric care.
J134JNRPJournal of Neurorehabilitation PracticeCovers recovery after neurological injury.Stroke rehabilitation guidelines.
J135JCDJournal of Clinical DermatologyFocused on dermatological practice.Reports acne therapy.
J136JGCJournal of Gastroenterology and Clinical ResearchGastroenterology-focused.Publishes endoscopy studies.
J137JHIJournal of Hospital InfectionFocused on nosocomial infections.Reports MRSA outbreaks.
J138JLPJournal of Lung PathologyCovers respiratory disease pathology.Reports on lung fibrosis.
J139JMHJournal of Medical HumanitiesInterdisciplinary health research.Covers patient-doctor communication.
J140JPRPJournal of Pulmonary Research and PracticePulmonary-focused journal.Publishes COPD management.
J141JVCIJournal of Vaccine and Clinical ImmunologyCovers vaccine development.Reports COVID-19 vaccine trials.
J142JORJournal of RheumatologyPrestigious rheumatology journal.Publishes lupus and RA therapy.
J143JIDJournal of Infectious DiseasesHigh-impact infection research.Reports on HIV and influenza.
J144JNC8Joint National Committee 8Hypertension guideline group.Sets BP targets in adults.
J145JFMCJoint Family Medicine ClinicPrimary care setting.Used in EMR notes.
J146JCMCJournal of Critical Medical CareCritical care research.Reports ventilator protocols.
J147JPRJournal of Pain ResearchPain management studies.Reports non-opioid pain regimens.
J148JRCMJournal of Renal and Cardio MetabolismCovers cardio-renal syndromes.Publishes CKD with CHF overlap.
J149JPSJournal of Pediatric SurgeryPediatric surgery journal.Reports congenital repair outcomes.
J150JCPJournal of Clinical PathologyCovers lab diagnostics.Reports biopsy interpretations.
J151JNSNJournal of Neuroscience NursingCovers neurology-focused nursing.Reports on stroke unit care.
J152JINRJournal of Interventional RadiologyImaging and procedural journal.Reports angiography techniques.
J153JMDNJournal of Metabolic Disorders and NutritionCovers metabolism and diet.Reports on obesity management.
J154JPEJournal of Pediatric EndocrinologyPediatric hormone disorders.Reports on growth hormone therapy.
J155JPNNJournal of Pediatric Neurology and NeuroscienceNeurology journal for children.Reports epilepsy in pediatrics.
J156JAFJuvenile AngiofibromaRare benign tumor in young males.Causes recurrent nosebleeds.
J157JRTSJournal of Respiratory Therapy StudiesCovers respiratory care.Reports on mechanical ventilation.
J158JGMJournal of Geriatric MedicineElderly-focused medicine.Reports on fall prevention.
J159JHTJournal of Hypertension TherapyHypertension-specific research.Reports new antihypertensives.
J160JPHCJournal of Preventive HealthcareCovers lifestyle and prevention.Reports smoking cessation studies.
J161JHCJuvenile Hyaline FibromatosisRare connective tissue disorder.Presents with skin nodules.
J162JNPRJournal of Neuropsychopharmacology ResearchPsychiatry-focused.Reports on antipsychotic trials.
J163JCMJournal of Clinical MicrobiologyCovers diagnostic microbiology.Reports new PCR tests.
J164JPCNJournal of Pediatric Critical NursingCovers ICU nursing for children.Reports on PICU outcomes.
J165JPNCJournal of Primary Neurological CareNeurology-focused primary care.Reports outpatient migraine therapy.
J166JICRJournal of Integrative Cardiology ResearchIntegrative cardiovascular medicine.Reports lifestyle interventions.
J167JHSJournal of Health SciencesCovers broad health topics.Reports metabolic syndrome.
J168JUMRJournal of Urgent Medical ResearchEmergency-focused.Reports ER triage systems.
J169JFCRJournal of Family and Community ResearchCovers primary care.Reports rural health outcomes.
J170JASNJournal of the American Society of NephrologyPrestigious nephrology journal.Publishes dialysis studies.
J171JACCJournal of the American College of CardiologyLeading cardiology journal.Reports on stent outcomes.
J172JADPJournal of Anxiety Disorders and PsychiatryCovers psychiatry and mental health.Reports panic disorder management.
J173JHSPJournal of Health Services and PolicyCovers healthcare management.Reports healthcare economics.
J174JNCCNJournal of National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkOncology-focused guidelines.Reports cancer care pathways.
J175JACPJournal of Affective and Clinical PsychologyPsychiatry-focused journal.Reports on depression care.
J176JNFPJournal of Nutrition and Food PracticeCovers diet and nutrition.Reports on metabolic diets.
J177JLRJournal of Lipid ResearchLipid and metabolism journal.Reports statin efficacy.
J178JMEJournal of Medical EthicsCovers ethical issues in medicine.Reports on end-of-life ethics.
J179JMHPRJournal of Mental Health Policy and ResearchCovers psychiatry and policy.Reports mental health law.
J180JDPJournal of Digestive PathologyGastroenterology-focused pathology.Reports IBD biopsies.
J181JREJournal of Renal EndocrinologyCovers kidney-endocrine overlap.Reports secondary hyperparathyroidism.
J182JOGCJournal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of CanadaNational OBGYN publication.Reports on labor management.
J183JNRJournal of Nutritional ResearchCovers diet science.Reports on vitamin deficiency.
J184JHPNJournal of Health, Population and NutritionPublic health-focused.Reports global malnutrition.
J185JGPJournal of Geriatric PsychiatryCovers aging and mental health.Reports Alzheimer’s care.
J186JLCJournal of Lung CancerOncology-focused.Reports new targeted therapies.
J187JAOJuvenile Ankylosing OsteitisRare juvenile arthritis variant.Causes back stiffness.
J188JCDRJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchCovers broad diagnostic medicine.Reports on lab advancements.
J189JTDJournal of Thoracic DiseaseCardiothoracic-focused journal.Reports on lung cancer.
J190JEMTJournal of Emergency Medical TechnologyCovers ER-based innovations.Reports new airway devices.
J191JICUJournal of ICU MedicineCovers intensive care practices.Reports sepsis bundle outcomes.
J192JBEJournal of Biomedical EngineeringMedical technology-focused.Reports on implantable devices.
J193JPPJournal of Pharmacology and PharmacotherapeuticsCovers clinical pharmacology.Reports on new antihypertensives.
J194JPBJournal of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesCovers psychiatric research.Reports on psychosis treatment.
J195JHEPJournal of HepatologyPrestigious hepatology journal.Reports NAFLD treatment trials.
J196JLBJournal of Leukocyte BiologyImmunology and hematology.Reports on white cell biology.
J197JDRJournal of Diabetes ResearchDiabetes-focused.Reports on insulin delivery systems.
J198JPCPJournal of Clinical PharmacologyCovers drug efficacy studies.Reports clinical trials.
J199JNMDJournal of Nervous and Mental DiseaseHistoric psychiatry journal.Reports on psychiatric syndromes.
J200JVPJugular Venous PressureBedside measure of right atrial pressure.Elevated JVP seen in heart failure.

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