Front & Back Matter

The Abstract is essential. It should be printed on a separate page (up to 200 words; any abbreviations must be explained) and structured as follows: Background: Rationale and purpose of the study. Methods: How the study was performed (samples and/or population, procedures, analytical methods). Results: The main findings with specific data and their statistical significance, when applicable. Conclusions: A succinct interpretation of the data presented. Abstracts of Reviews: Should be divided into the following subsections: Background, Summary and Key Messages. The Background should provide a brief clinical context for the review and is followed by the Summary, which should include a concise description of the main topics covered in the text. The Key Messages encapsulate the main conclusions of the review.s of Reviews: Should be divided into the following subsections: Background, Summary and Key Messages. The Background should provide a brief clinical context for the review and is followed by the Summary, which should include a concise description of the main topics covered in the text. The Key Messages encapsulate the main conclusions of the review. Text: The following are typical main headings used in the text: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Abbreviations must be defined where first mentioned in the abstract and the main text.