Original Articles

Studies with an unprecedented theme and approach. They can be randomized, observational, registries, or basic research with experimental animals. This manuscript must present an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion.

 

Review Articles

Critical, detailed, and orderly evaluations of the literature on topics of contemporary interest. The author selects his sources according to the theme and experience.

 

Theme Reviews

It is characterized as the Review Article, with the difference being made on demand of the Editorial Board.

 

Case Reports

Descriptions of special and/or rare cases, as well as innovative approaches for diagnosis or treatment. The data come from day-to-day practice in the emergency room. They should contain an introduction and a discussion, in addition to the presentation of the cases.

 

Letter to the Editor

It is the communication between the reader and Editor, which addresses an article published in LAJEC or elsewhere.

 

Brief Communication

It presents initial data from small series from relevant original experiments or partial data from clinical trials.