Abstracts in the late-breaking category recognize novel, critically important research developments that occur during the lead-up to International Congress. The research reported must be novel (not simply an extension of previously published/presented data) or have the potential to radically change current clinical practice. This category is not intended for case reports or reviews. Simultaneous submission of the same data to other meetings is not permitted.
The selected late-breaking scientific abstracts will be presented orally in dedicated sessions during the meeting. Only a limited number of abstracts will be selected for this special presentation opportunity. The remaining abstracts will be presented as either a paper poster or an ePoster. All abstracts are evaluated according to the following criteria: scientific value, relevance to EULAR, suitability of methods to aims, conclusions confirmed by objective results, description of method used, ethics, originality and standard of English.
In television news, a “late-breaking” story requires that the program be interrupted to break the latest information on a developing situation. When this occurs, the screen is typically highlighted with a special ticker and lower thirds that convey the urgency of the event. This type of news break is commonly seen in 24-hour news networks, which have anchors available for live interruption at any time.
When an abstract is accepted for a Late-Breaking Scientific Oral Abstract Presentation (Platform Presentation), the presenting author agrees to sign a copy of the EULAR license agreement. This is an exclusive, worldwide license granting EULAR the right to record and distribute the presentation, as well as to exploit all subsidiary rights.