Section policy

Original articles: They present unique and previously unpublished results, contributing new information in a specific field. They usually follow a standard editorial structure that includes title, authors, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions and bibliographic references.

Case studies: Details the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with interesting medical conditions. They help understand clinical aspects and can guide medical decisions. They follow a similar structure to that of the original articles.

Reflection articles: They offer critical analysis and reflections on ethical, social or health policy issues. They provide perspectives for debate and deep understanding of problems in the health field.

Review articles: Synthesize, analyze and critically evaluate existing research on a specific topic, providing a comprehensive view of the state of knowledge in a given area.

Research essays: Analyzes, evaluates and interprets relevant information on topics related to human health, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of health.

Letters to the editor: They communicate opinions, comments or responses to previously published articles, encouraging dialogue and contributing to the exchange of ideas in the field of health. Its maximum length is 800 words, 2 figures, 1 table and up to 10 bibliographical references. Up to a maximum of 4 authors are allowed.