Submitting Reviews & Commentaries

Reviews

Manuscripts review the practice of medicine, especially topics for which there is new evidence about management options. Reviews should be comprehensive and evidence-based.

We also welcome systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The links below provide guidance on the conduct and writing of a systematic review or meta-analysis.

Authors should follow relevant reporting recommendations. The EQUATOR Network includes the following guidelines:

  • PRISMA reporting guideline for systematic reviews and meta-analysis
  • MOOSE reporting guidelines for meta-analysis of observational studies
  • ENTREQ reporting guideline for synthesis of qualitative research

Review Submission Requirements 

Evidence-based clinical reviews focus on clinical conditions that are encountered frequently by practicing physicians, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment of common, important diseases.

  • Cover letter
  • Title page
  • Main text (3,000 words max)
  • References (75 max) 
  • Keywords using MeSH terms from PubMed (5 max)
  • Reporting guidelines checklist (sourced from the EQUATOR Network)

Title Page: The title page (page 1) should contain:

  1. A concise and informative title.
  2. An identified short running head (short title).
  3. The first name (spelled out), middle initial, and last name of each author with highest academic degree(s) and institutional affiliation. Student authors should be labeled based on their academic year (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4).
  4. Email addresses of each author.
  5. The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work is attributed.
  6. Any disclaimer.
  7. Contact information for the corresponding author.
  8. The source(s) of support in the form of grants, equipment, and/or drugs. If the work described in the manuscript has been formally presented at a scientific meeting, provide the name of the organization, date, and location of the meeting.
  9. A statement confirming that each author has reviewed and approved the content of the manuscript.

Abstract: Not required.

References: References must be formatted according to the guidelines found on the References page. 

Keywords: After the reference section, include 2-5 keywords or short phrases that will assist indexers in cross-indexing your article and that may be published with the abstract. Use terms from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) list of Index Medicus.

Commentaries

Manuscripts are expert opinion on timely issues in clinical practice, medical education, and health policy. These manuscripts represent appropriately referenced viewpoints of the author(s). 

Commentary Submission Requirements

  • Cover letter
  • Title page
  • Main text (3,000 words max)
  • References (50 max) 
  • Keywords using MeSH terms from PubMed (5 max)

Title Page: The title page (page 1) should contain:

  1. A concise and informative title.
  2. An identified short running head (short title).
  3. The first name (spelled out), middle initial, and last name of each author with highest academic degree(s) and institutional affiliation. Student authors should be labeled based on their academic year (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4).
  4. Email addresses of each author.
  5. The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work is attributed.
  6. Any disclaimer.
  7. Contact information for the corresponding author.
  8. The source(s) of support in the form of grants, equipment, and/or drugs. If the work described in the manuscript has been formally presented at a scientific meeting, provide the name of the organization, date, and location of the meeting.
  9. A statement confirming that each author has reviewed and approved the content of the manuscript.

Abstract: Not required.

References: References must be formatted according to the guidelines found on the References page. 

Keywords: After the reference section, include 2-5 keywords or short phrases that will assist indexers in cross-indexing your article and that may be published with the abstract. Use terms from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) list of Index Medicus.