Writing and publishing research papers, reviews and case reports 2020
Here are links to educational materials and papers for preparing submissions
General resources
Committee of Publication Ethics http://www.publicationethics.org/
International Committee of Medical Journal Editors http://www.icmje.org
The Equator Network https://www.equator-network.org/
The Office of Research Integrity https://ori.hhs.gov/
Consent and ethical approval
Health Research Authority https://www.hra.nhs.uk/
Roguljić M, Ščepanović R, Rees M. Writing case reports, consent for publication and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Case Rep Womens Health. 2020, e00204. doi.org/10.1016/j.crwh.2020.e00204.
Elsevier resources
https://www.elsevier.com/authors/journal-authors
https://www.elsevier.com/education
https://www.elsevier.com/editors/perk
https://www.elsevier.com/reviewers/role#recognizing
The Global AWARE Group Educational Materials
The global AWARE (Appropriate care for Women with AndRogen Excess) group is a panel of independent physicians with an expert interest in androgen excess. Their mission is to address the unmet need in androgen excess to ensure that women receive appropriate care. Since its formation in 2015, the AWARE group and its ongoing work is supported by Bayer. The group have created a number of useful resources that are available to download below. These resources aim to support healthcare professionals in the recognition, diagnosis and appropriate treatment of androgen excess. You may want to use these materials to support discussions with colleagues, for example, in a workshop setting.
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| Diagnostic checklist for Androgen Excess last updated October 2018 |
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Essentials for the identification of androgen excess in women of reproductive age. A double-sided printable checklist to aid diagnosis in clinical practice. |
| Diagnostic checklist for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome last updated October 2018 |
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Assessment and diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). A double-sided printable checklist to aid the recognition and diagnosis of PCOS in clinical practice. |
| Androgen Excess infographic last updated October 2018 |
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Visual infographic to communicate and raise awareness of the burden of androgen excess. |
| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) infographic last updated October 2018 |
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Visual infographic to communicate and raise awareness of the burden of polycystic ovary syndrome. |
| Educational slide modules last updated October 2018 |
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To provide guidance for healthcare professionals assessing and diagnosing androgen excess and PCOS and discuss appropriate treatment. Short interactive slide modules include: 1. The global burden of androgen excess 2. Recognition and diagnosis of androgen excess 3. Best practice in the treatment of hyperandrogenic skin symptoms 4. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
| Educational patient case studies last updated October 2018 |
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These educational case studies provide practical advice and guidance via presentations and workshop sessions. Patient cases include: 1. Diagnosis and treatment of hirsutism 2. Diagnosis and treatment of acne 3. Diagnosis and treatment of androgenic symptoms of PCOS |
| Female acne manual for non-dermatologists last updated October 2018 |
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An educational manual for non-dermatologists that aims to enhance awareness and understanding of the role androgen excess plays in female acne and facilitate appropriate use of hormonal antiandrogens as an effective treatment. |
| Androgen excess: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) last updated October 2018 |
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A collection of frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) to support healthcare professionals teaching and learning and to provide accessible information regarding the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of androgen excess. Find further guidance on how this resource can be used within the document. |
