Request for abstracts
Health Affairs issue on Alzheimer's disease
Submit abstracts no later than August 1, 2013 to abstracts_alzheimers@healthaffairs.org
(see submission requirements below and visit http://www.healthaffairs.org/Abstract_Submission_FAQ.php
for additional information and answers to frequently asked questions)
Background
Health Affairs plans a thematic issue on Alzheimer's disease in April 2014. We plan to cover a range of topics with the aim of providing "one stop shopping" for our policy-oriented audience. Topics include overview papers on the state of the science of causes and treatment, costs, screening and diagnosis, drug development, medical and non-medical management, caregiver populations, federal and state roles, and more.
Request for abstracts
In addition to the papers we have already invited, we are seeking papers on several additional topics and therefore welcome proposals for papers, analyses, and commentaries on the following topics:
• Exemplary models from around the globe (either individual countries or comparative pieces with lessons for other countries)
• Exemplary state or local approaches to care and treatment
• Opportunities for primary prevention
In order to be considered, abstracts must be submitted by August 1, 2013. We regret that we will not be able to consider any abstracts submitted after that date.
The editors will evaluate the abstracts and, pending the outcome, will invite papers for submission in late August 2013. Invited papers will be due at the journal by November 1, 2013.
Timetable
Following submission, invited papers will be subjected to peer review in November and December 2013, with revision beginning in December 2013 and running through February 2014. Copyediting and production for the issue will take place in March 2014, with publication scheduled for early-April.
Abstract submissions requirements
Abstract submissions should not exceed 500 words, and should include (in this order): proposed title, author names and affiliations, abstract, name and contact information for the corresponding author below the abstract. Please consult our online guidelines for additional formatting instructions and answers to frequently asked questions:
http://www.healthaffairs.org/Abstract_Submission_FAQ.php
If you wish to submit an abstract, please send it as an e-mail attachment to abstracts_alzheimers@healthaffairs.org (note: there is an underscore between "abstracts" and "alzheimers").
We thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to colleagues who might be interested, as well.
If you have questions about this request, please contact Deputy Editor, Sarah Dine, at sdine@projecthope.org.
