Abstract Submission is CLOSED

ISPD 2006 Abstract Submission

The Scientific Programme Committee invites authors to submit abstracts of presentation for consideration and inclusion in the programme.

Authors must submit abstracts online. Please note that only electronic submissions will be accepted. In case you do not have any internet access, please contact the Congress Secretariat.

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 25 March 2006

Abstracts received after 25 March 2006 will not be accepted.

General Policies

  1. Only original scientific material, which has not been previously published.
  2. Authors can submit more than one paper.
  3. Abstracts must be submitted in English.
  4. Author will be required to provide his or her login user ID and a password. The online abstract submission programme will allow the author to return at a later time to update or edit the abstract.However, the abstract cannot be edited after submission.
  5. Upon submission, authors will receive a confirmation by email.If you do not receive an email confirmation after submitting your abstract, please contact the Congress Secretariat.
  6. Abstracts will be reviewed by an international panel of experts and are handled anonymously. An abstract may be selected for oral or poster presentation, or be rejected.
  7. Notifications of acceptance will be sent to presenting authors in early May 2006. Details of the presentation format will be included in the notification.
  8. Presenting authors of the abstracts (either oral or poster) are required to register and pay for the registration fee. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the final programme.
  9. All accepted abstracts may be published in the supplement of Peritoneal Dialysis International.

Abstract Format

  1. Word limit is 300 words. A maximum of 2 graphs, tables or images saved in JPEG/GIF/ TIF format of at least 300 dpi can be included in your abstract.
  2. Abstract title must be in Title Case, e.g. Peritoneal Dialysis. Title should be brief and clearly indicate the content of the abstract.
  3. Author and co-author names, institutions, cities and countries are to be typed in appropriate boxes. Include family name and initials of author(s).Do not include degrees or professional titles (Dr, PhD, Prof, MD, etc.)

Abstract Content

Make the abstract as informative as possible. Conclusions must be supported by data. Organize the body of the abstract as follows: (a) objectives, (b) methods, (c) results, (d) conclusions. Use standard abbreviations and generic drug names. Place unusual abbreviations or acronyms in parentheses after first use. Do not identify author(s) or institution(s) in text.

Abstract Categories

  1. Peritoneal Anatomy and Histopathology
  2. Peritoneal Transport and Ultrafiltration
  3. Basic Research on Biocompatibility, Immunology, Inflammation and Fibrosis
  4. Clinical Research on PD Fluids and Regimens
  5. Dialysis Adequacy and Residual Renal Function
  6. Nutrition and Dietetics
  7. Access, Peritonitis and Exit Site Infection
  8. Anemia, Metabolism, Phosphate Control and Parathyroid Hormone
  9. Cardiovascular Complications
  10. Rehabilitation, Quality of Life and Survival
  11. Nursing, Psychosocial Issues and Socio-economics
  12. PD in Pediatric Patients
  13. PD in Diabetics or Geriatric Patients
  14. Miscellaneous

Enquiry:

ISPD 2006 Congress Secretariat

c/o International Conference Consultants, Ltd

Tel: (852) 2559-9973

Fax: (852) 2547-9528

Email: abstract@ispd2006.org