Call for papers: Rheumatologic Ultrasound

The present supplement of the Revista Colombiana de Reumatología covers a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of ultrasound in the field of rheumatology, encompassing diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic aspects. It is an effort by the journal to update readers' knowledge in various areas of medical expertise, within our Latin American context, aiming to promote this area of clinical practice in our countries and training programs.

With this supplement, we provide a detailed review of ultrasound in the field of rheumatology, covering osteo-muscular aspects (joint, entheseal, muscular) as well as other applications such as glandular, pulmonary, cutaneous, and vascular. Additionally, we address current topics of interest such as artificial intelligence in ultrasound and ultrasound educational models worldwide. We aim to make an impact both nationally and internationally, primarily in Latin America, by providing information that promotes ultrasound as a fundamental method in daily medical practice in rheumatology and related fields such as orthopedists, physiatrists, radiologists, pulmonologists, or dermatologists in some cases. Finally, we also believe that ultrasound is a safe method in the diagnostic and monitoring process, but also fundamental when performing procedures, which is why it is included in this issue.

Original articles, review articles and case reports will be accepted.

Guest editors:

Luis Javier Cajas Santana, MD, MsC
National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia
Fields of Interest: rheumatology, echography, interstitial lung disease

Ingrid Möller, PhD, MD
University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Fields of Interest: musculoskeletal ultrasound, Medicine, clinical musculoskeletal pathologies

Esperanza Naredo, MD, PhD
Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Fields of Interest: Imaging, Ultrasound, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis

Manuscript submission information:

Submission deadline: December 15, 2024

You are invited to submit your manuscript at any time before the submission deadline. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, please contact Guest Editor Prof. Luis Javier Cajas Santana via ljaviercs.77@hotmail.com. 

The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) is now available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of “Rheumatologic Ultrasound” when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage here.

All the submissions deemed suitable to be sent for peer review will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Upon its editorial acceptance, your article will go into production immediately. It will be published in the latest regular issue, while be presented on the specific Special Issue webpage simultaneously. In regular issues, Special Issue articles will be clearly marked and branded.

Keywords:

Ultrasonography, Rheumatology, Musculoskeletal System

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