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Dear Colleague and SAM Member:

-Our 1992 Annual Meeting will be held from Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22, 1992, in Washington, D. C.

The deadline for receipt of abstracts for the sci- entific paper and poster sessions z~fSd be Tuesday, Sep- tember l&1991.

Other portions of the program1 including full and half-day workshops, “Meet the Professor” Iunch- eons, Investigator Networking Breakfasis, and the Gallagher Lectures are already actively being planned. If you would like to suggest a specific topic or person for consideration for any of the sessions, please submit your suggestions in writing, and mail them to our 1992-93 Program Director, Trina Anglin, M.D., Ph.D., Head, Division of Adolescent Medi- cine, MetroHealth Medical Center, 3395 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109.

We look forward with great enthusiasm to your joining us in Washington, D.C. in 1992.

Sincerely yours, David W. Kaplan, M.D., FSAM Director of Programs

Dear Colleague and SAM Member:

For the 1992 Scientific Program, we will be trying a new format for the presentation of research-a general plenary session as well as concurrent ses- sions that are topically related. As in previous years, there wii be two averxles for presentation: (1) a ten- minute paper presentation; and (2) a poster presen- tation of a case or a series of lases. Abstracts will be reviewed anonymously by a panel of Ph.D.s and M.D.s. The final selections will be based upon the reviewers’ ratings. Research abstracts may vary widely to include any area of adolescent investiga- tion. However, the paper itself cannot have been pre- sented at a national meeting or have appeared as a publication prior to our March meeting.

Case material review will be based upon whether cases present new or controversiai findings likely to stimulate research. These abstracts will be sbject to the same critical review of methodology and clarity as are research papers. All cases (and small series) which are accepted will be presented in the poster sasion.

All papers for presentation should be ten minutes in Fcrhgth followed by a five-minute question-and- answer period. Information on poster format will be sent to those presenters making poster present- aYons.

Abstracts must conform to the format described under Abstract Information. A single study should be presented in one abstract (unless the data are mas- sive and of great importance). In previous years, re- viewers have rejected good studies split into 2-3 abstracts. Because of publisher deadlines, resubmis- sion will not be allowed. If you have never written an abstract before, please ask someone who has had this experience to review your paper so you can make any necessary changes wore submission.

Abstracts MUST be received in my office by Sep- tember 10, 1991 to be considered for presentation. Authors whose papers are accepted for presentation will be notified in November, 1991. Notification may be delayed if the submitter did not follow instruc- tions (e.g., failed to enclose self-addressed stamped envelope).

Abstracts must be accompanied by fwo different “Authorization for Publication” forms. Also, to de- fray the costs of secretarial services involved in pro- cessing the abstracts, we are asking for a $10 check made payable to the SOCIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE to accompany each abstract submitted.

Piease do not hesitate to contact me or my sec- retary at 617-735-7170 if you have any questions or problems. I look forward to a high-quality scientific program.

Sincerely, S. Jean Emans, M.D., FSAM Abstract Selection Chairman

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284 AESTRACT INFORhUiTION

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING ABSTRACT

ABSTRACTS: Society for Adolescent Medicine

DEADLENE: Abstracts must REACH Dr. hum by S,eptember 10, 1991

Instructions to the Author(s):

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The enclosed abstract form MUST be used by author(s) wishing to present research material during the Annual Meeting of the Society for Adol,?scent Medicine. The original of the ab- stract MUST be on the form with the blue lines; a Xerox copy cannot be used. The abstract (in- cluding title) MUST fit completely inside the bOX. Heading for abstracts includes: a. Title of paper. b. Full names and degrees of authors who con-

tributed to the research in order of the con- tributions. (DO NOT INCLUDE ANY TlTLES OR INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS.)

c. Institution(s) where work was carried out,. the city and state where located.

The institutions where the work was carried out MUST NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN THE BODY of the abstract. Abstracts MUST present a clear, concise summary of the work, including. a. Objective (preferably one sentence). b. Methods used (number of subjects, mate-

rials, procedure, analysis). c. Results obtained (use statistics when possi-

ble, rather than descriptions such as “most,‘P “few,” or “many”).

d. Conclusion (based on data regarding original objective).

Introductions, historical data, literature reviews, and bibliographies should be EXCLUDED. Standard abbreviations should be used: kg, g, mg, ml, L (liter), mEq, m (meter), mOsm (mil- liosmols), mm (millimole) / (per), and % (per- cent). See also short list, #6 of instructions to typist. Place special or unusual abbreviations in parentheses after the full word the first time it appears. Use numerals to indicate numbers. An]? special symbols, such as Greek letters that are no: on a typewriter, must be drawn by hand in B-LACK ink.

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Each abstract form holds more than 250 words. Tables are permitted within the space. To make the abstracts readable, please use a font similar in size and spacing to elite type; for example, on a laser printer, Courier 10 point, 12 pitch; Courier 12 point, 10 pitch; Times Roman 10 point; or Times Roman 12 point. Abstracts that do not conform to the instmr- tions will not be considered for selection. Do not split a single study into multiple abstracts (unless the data are massive and of great im- portance). In the past, abstracts have been re- jected by reviewers when the same study was divided into 2-3 abstracts. Resubmission will not be allowed. Additional abstract forms may be obtained from the Society’s executive office at Suite #120, 19401 E. U.S. Highway 40, Independence, MO 64055 or by telephoning 816-795TEEll. If ycu plan to submit abstracts, please ask for extra forms early; mail is somewhat slow. Enclose five (5) Xerox copies of the original ab- stract (as typed on the abstract reproduction form). The typist should prepare seven (7) double- spaced, “blind” copies of the abstract. Identify the paper by TITLE ONLY (no names of authors or institutions should be listed). Be sure that identifying information is not included in the text of the abstract. Complete and return BOTH the Authorization for Publication Forms (Form A and Form B). Note that these are different forms-Form A ad- dresses the instance when the abstract is ac- cepted; Form B when the abstract is NOT accepted for presentation and thus is read by title only. Authorization Form A MUST be signed (this covers an accepted abstract). Should the authcr not wish the paper to be published if it is not .accepted, indicate this PROMI- NENTLY on Form B (e.g., write across the page in red ink). Form B must be sent in regardless. Please enclose a check made payable to the SO- CIETY FOR ADOLESCENT MEDICINE for $10 for each abstract submit&d.

Selection of Abstracts Authors whose abstracts are accepted for presen- tation will be notified in November, 1991. Authors of papers that will be read by title only will also be notified at that time. Only the first author will be contacted.

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Instructions to the Typist Additknal &pies, Index Card, Postcard, Envelope, Processing Fee, and Au tlroriza tion for Publication Forms 1.

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Abstracts not con6orming to instructions will NQT be accepted. Practice typing the abstract within an area the same size as the one on the official form. All typing must be confined to just within the lines of the abstract form. No prescribed margin is necessary. Abstracts MUST be typed in black. Abstracts MUST be on the form with the blue lines. A Xerox copy of the abstract form cannot be used. To make the abstracts readable, please use a font similar in size and spacing to elite type; for ex- ample on a laser printer Courier 10 point, 12 pitch; Courier 12 point, PO pitch; Times Roman 10 point; or Times Roman 12 point. Faded-looking print will not be satisfactory. Single-space all typing on abstract form. Do NOT erase. Do NlOT type in the indented area; this is for SAM use only. Set out heading thus:

MAmL KNOWLEDGE OF ADOLES- CENT HEALTH CARE. Charles Brown, M.D., John R. Gross, Jr., Ph.D., and Theresa W. Jones, M.D. Dept. of Pediatrics, Baylor Univ. College of Medicine, and VA Hospi- tal, Houston, Texas.

Since mothers are cften overlooked as a health manpower resource, a multiple. . . .

The following abbreviations may be used: L. . Administration pLamin. Biological Center Corporation Department Foundation General Hospital Institute(s) or Institution Laboratory Medical or Medicine Memorial National Nat’1 InFr of Health Pediatrics School Universiij Veteran.s’ A.llministration 7. Indent 3 spaces for each new paragraph.

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Enclose 5 Xerox copies of the original abstrac~t. Type a double-spaced copy sf the abstract on reg- ular 8 YY x 11” paper. Identify the paper by TI- TLE QNLY: NO names of authors or institutions should be listed. Send this sheet and 7 copies to Dr. EIYZS. Prepare a 3” x S index card, listing title, au- thor(s), degrees, and place of origin as they ap- pear on the abstract heading. Indicate mailing address of first author on this card. Include a stamped postcard addressed to the first author indicating the abstract title and name(s) of the author(s). This will be returned to acknowl- edge receipt. Acknowledgement will be made only if card is included. Include a stamped envelope addressed to first author. Attach enough stamps to return 3 oz. of material. This will be used to notify author re- garding acceptance or rejectioil. Submitters from foreign counties need only enclose an addressed envelope; we will provide postage. Include BOTH of the Authoriztion for Publica- tion Forms. These must be signCd in order to publish abstract. Include a check for $10 made payable to the So- ciety for Adolescent Medicine for each abstract submitted. Notation made whether abstract is

(1) Case Report or small series of cases (2) Research Abstract

instructions for Mailing in Abstract Fuarizs

1. DO NOT fold abstract farm. Use cardboard backing to avoid mail damage; send “First Class,” or “Air Mail” If foreign, to:

S. Jean Emans, M.D., FSAM Adolescent Unit-KS Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115

2. Check list for suklrrlission. Please submit a com- pleted checklist (see page 288) with EACH abstract.

DEADLINE: Abstracts must be RECEIVED in Dr. Emah office by Tuesday, September 10,199l.