Abstract Deadline: October 6, 2008

Instructions for Abstract Submission

Three Ways to Submit Abstracts

Website:
- Submit your abstract via the website:
  www.dialysisabstracts.com, prior to the October 6, 2008 midnight deadline
Fax:
- Obtain an abstract form online or from the brochure
- Complete a hard copy of the abstract and fax your abstract to 573-884-4820 or 573-882-5666
- You must also send an electronic version of your abstract to: umhsintmeddialysis-conf@health.missouri.edu
Mail:
- Obtain an abstract form online or from the brochure
- Complete a hard copy of the abstract and mail it along with an electronic version on a disk labeled with your name to:
  
  Karl D Nolph, MD
  Program Chairman, Dialysis Conference
  University of Missouri-Columbia
  Clinical Education & Support Building
  5 Hospital Dive, RM CE418
  Columbia, MO 65212
  USA
Presentation
Abstracts will be considered for presentation in Slide Forums and Poster Sessions.
Content
Abstracts should relate to the dialysis modalities addressed by the program.
Format
- Length is approximately 2000 characters if no tables or figures
- Small character-based tables or figures may be included
- Use type that is 10pt (12cpi) or larger
  The abstract must fit into a 4 1/8 x 5 7/8 inch space
- You may download and print an abstract form to use as a template or to submit a hard copy.
Title
- The title must clearly indicate the nature of the investigation or clinical focus
- Do not identify the author(s) or institution(s) in the title.
Body of Abstract
- Make the abstract as informative as possible
- Organize the body of the abstract as follows:
  - Background and purpose of study
  - Methods
  - Results
  - Discussion
  - Conclusions (must be supported by data)
- Use standard abbreviations and generic drug names
- Place unusual abbreviations or acronyms in parentheses after first use
- Do not identify author(s) or institution(s) in text.
Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
- List last name, first name, and middle initials of all authors
- Do not include degrees or title
- Affiliation(s) should include only the name of the institution, city and state and country
- For hard copies submitted by mail or fax, include author information at the END of the abstract within the box
Notification of Acceptance
- Notification of acceptance or rejection will be made during November 2008.
- Acceptance of an abstract does not waive the registration fee.
Publication of Abstracts
- Peritoneal dialysis abstracts will be published in Peritoneal Dialysis International
- Hemodialysis abstracts will be published in Hemodialysis International
- PD/HD abstracts will be published in the journal indicated by the author
Sample Abstracts
- A 2 page pdf file containing sample abstracts is available for downloading

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