Information for Authors

Tables

Give each table a number (in Arabic numerals: Table 1, 2, etc.) and a title. Number the tables in the order in which they are mentioned in the text.

Do not use vertical rules within body of tables.

Provide a footnote to each table, identifying all abbreviations used.

Limit tables to number and size necessary for clarity.

Figures

Use black ink for all charts (line drawings). Make decimals, broken lines, etc., strong enough for reproduction when reduced to column width, two-column width, or intermediate width.

Do not combine very large type with very small type; all lettering should be of approximately equal size.

Use arrows to designate special features.

Crop photomicrographs to show only essential field.

Do not title the figure; this information should be included in the figure legend.

Carefully consider proportion for each part of a multipart figure.

Number figures in order in which they are mentioned in the text.

Submit written permission from publisher and author to reproduce any previously published figures.

Limit figures to number necessary for clarity.

When including a photograph of a patient, either the subject should not be identifiable or written permission must be submitted together with the photograph.

Permission forms may be obtained form the Editor.