The metric system of units is used throughout or the metric equivalent is indicated in parentheses. Single words to be emphasized by italics should be underlined. Manuscript Format II Manuscripts submitted as case reports, technical notes, etc. They should follow the style for original papers except that the Abstract is not to be structured. The order of presentation is Abstract, Key words, Introduction, Case Report, and Discussion, followed by references, tables, and legends.
Technical notes are limited to six typewritten pages and three illustrations.
They should follow the style of original papers. In the Materials and Methods section, the emphasis should be on the exact description of the novel technique and the application to the experimental or clinical setting, even if there is only one case to be reported. Brief communications are by and large works in progress that are of particular interest to the readership. They undergo limited review, however, are not considered definitive publications of the material. The preliminary nature of the communication is to be stressed in the presentation.