Western Section AUA
Presentation Submission & Instructions

Abstract Preparation l Posters l DVD l Round Table l Essays l Disclosure Form
PowerPoint File Info l Tips l Sample Abstract l File Upload

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Sessions, Posters, DVD, Round Table & Essays

Deadline for Abstracts & Essays: June 11, 2012
Deadline for PowerPoint Files & DVD's: August 15, 2012
All program participants must register for the Annual Meeting.

General Abstract Preparation

1)
 Please type the title of paper in bold CAPITAL LETTERS. (Use 10 pt. Arial font)
2)
 Use first names, middle initials, last names and degrees of all authors, listing the principle author first.
3)
 If any author is not a member of the Section or AUA, place an asterisk (*) after his/her name.
4)
 List city and state or origin, but not the institution.
5)
 After listing city and state or origin: "Presentation to be made by Dr.__________________."
6)

In your Word document: type single space on one page of text and double space between paragraphs. Page setup: width 5.5", height 8.5". Use 0.5" inch margins for top/bottom and right/left. Use 10 pt Arial Font, and justify margins.
7)

The abstract should be informative and detailed. It must contain:
- statement of the study's objectives;
- statement of methods, if pertinent;
- summary of the results obtained;
- statement of the conclusions.
It is NOT acceptable merely to state that "the results will be discussed."
8)
 Check preference of Podium or Poster, Poster only, Round Table, JFM or MBW Essay Contest, History Essay Contest, Health Policy Essay Contest, DVD on submittal form. Submit your abstract only once. (Please note that the essay manuscripts and one page abstract are due at time of abstract deadline.)
9)
 Submit abstract here.

Sample Abstract

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Use 10 pt Arial Font, and justify margins.

 

THE ROLE OF ANGIOTENSIN II IN STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE – A RAT MODEL
Craig V. Comiter, M.D., Hardeep Phull, B.A.*, Mohamad Salkini, M.D., Christina Escobar, M.D., J. Todd Purves, M.D. Ph. D.: Tucson, AZ.
(Presentation to be made by Dr. Comiter)

Purpose: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects nearly 30 million American women. Pharmacological treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is limited to the use of non-selective alpha-agonists, which are often ineffective. Non-adrenergic mechanisms have also been implicated in urethral closure, including angiotensin II (Ang-II), which has been demonstrated throughout the urinary tract. Our group recently identified the presence of Ang-II receptors in the rodent prostatic urethra, but a functional role for Ang-II in sphincteric function has not yet been elucidated. We investigate the role of Ang-II in urethral tone in a rat model of SUI.

Materials and Methods: Abdominal leak point pressure (ALPP) and retrograde urethral pressure profilometry (RLPP) were measured in 70 female virgin female Sprague Dawley rats (Harlan Sprague Dawley, Indianapolis, IN) weighing 200-300 grams. 30 rats underwent pudendal nerve injury (PNT), 30 had circumferential urethrolysis (U-Lys), and 10 had sham surgery. Rats received daily doses of Angiotensin Type 1 (AT-1) receptor inhibitor (50mg/kg), Angiotensin Type 2 (AT-2) receptor antagonist (10mg/kg), or Ang-II (2mg/kg). Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was measured at baseline, following 7 days of AT-1 inhibitor, during AT-2 inhibition, and during Ang-II administration (n=3 for each).

Results: In non-operated rats, AT-1 inhibitor caused significant decrease in RLPP and ALPP from 21.0?6.2 and 41.8?9.4 mmHg, to 12.0?3.8 and 25.6?6.6 mmHg, respectively (p<0.01). Likewise, AT-2 treatment reduced RLPP and ALPP from 21.4?6.3 and 40.1?11.7 mmHg, to 13.5?5.7 and 31.0?7.2 mmHg, respectively (p< 0.01). Following urethrolysis, RLPP and ALPP decreased from 21.4?2.0 and 39.2?3.3 mmHg, to 13.1?1.5 and 21.6?1.9 mmHg, respectively (p<0.01). After pudendal nerve transection, RLPP and ALPP decreased from 21.0?1.6 and 41.9?3.0 mmHg, to 13.1?1.5 and 24.7?3.3 mmHg, respectively (p<0.01). Following surgery, Ang-II administration restored RLPP and ALPP to baseline pre-surgical values. Overall, mean MAP at baseline (all 9 rats) was 137 mm Hg (range 132 - 141). In the 3 rats receiving AT-1 inhibitor, MAP decreased to 73 mm Hg (range 66 - 79). AT-2 administration did not initially affect MAP from baseline values, but after 4 minutes a rise in MAP to 180 mm Hg (range 176-185) was observed. Ang-II administration resulted in an immediate increase in MAP to 186 mm Hg (range 182 - 189)

Conclusions: AT-1 and AT-2 receptor inhibition significantly lowers urethral resistance, comparable to either neurogenic or urethrolytic injury. Ang-II treatment restored urethral tone in rats with intrinsic sphincter dysfunction. Urethral smooth muscle effects appear to be independent of changes in blood pressure and blood flow. Ang-II appears to serve a functional role in the maintenance of urethral tone and stress continence.

Source of Funding: None

Poster Submissions

James L. Goebel Grand Prize: -$500 / 2nd Prize - $300 / 3rd Prize -$200
Best of each Session gets a Ribbon Award

1)
 Design your poster(s) to explain and illustrate concepts, techniques or research findings in a simple graphic manner. See design guidelines under item 6.
2)
 MODERATED POSTERS: Poster Size = 8 feet in length by 4 feet tall
UNMODERATED POSTERS: Poster Size = ½ board only – 4 feet in length by 4 feet tall
3)
 Once a poster is accepted for the program, presenters are required to submit one digital PowerPoint summary slide (see example) to accompany presentation. (If more than one slide is submitted, the first slide will be kept and the rest omitted.)
4)
 Accepted Posters will be presented at the meeting - please bring your poster and 100 copies on single sheet (8.5"x11") displaying supplemental data, conclusions, or scaled down version of poster.

5)

   Award winning posters will remain on display during the meeting, all others will be taken down.
6)

Please download complete poster instructions here: MODERATED POSTERS / UNMODERATED

DVD Submission Instructions

1)
 Submit abstract here, check “DVD".
2)
 DVD submissions should be 8-10 minutes in length and Microsoft Windows PC compatible - running Quicktime or Media Player. If any other format is used, please let us know.
3) All DVD's received will be tested and stored for use in your presentation. You will NOT be permitted to use your own computer at the time of presentation.
4)
 Send DVD's to: Western Section AUA at 1950 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 by deadline.
5) Upon arrival to the meeting, please check-in at the Slide Preview Room to be sure we have tested your DVD and status as ready. Please bring a backup of your DVD to the meeting.

Round Table Program Submissions

Prizes: The Bodner Stegemann Award: $500 and an engraved plaque
The Hadley Award: $500 and an engraved plaque.

A panel of judges assigned by the Western Section will award prizes based on the most value,
the unusual nature of the case, its level of intrigue and the quality of presentation.
Tip: Interactive, clever, funny, or otherwise "out of the box" presentations are welcome.

1) Submit abstract here, check “Round Table".
2) Round Table presenters may qualify for either of two awards based on eligibility:
The Bodner Stegemann Award or The Hadley Award.
3)
To qualify for the Bodner Stegemann Award, please submit an abstract of your unique, interesting or bizarre case. Your presentation must be limited to 3 minutes in length. The categories to choose from are: 1) A gadget converted from some other use; 2) A diagnostic trick; 3) A therapeutic aid, medical or surgical; 4) A problem case for which opinion or advice is requested; and 5) Unusual cases.
4) To qualify for the Hadley Award: Submit an abstract of your unique, interesting or bizarre case. Your presentation must be limited to 3 minutes in length. Eligibility: Only Western Section members and residents are eligible.

Essay Contest Submissions
 Miley B. Wesson/ACMI Resident Essay
Joseph F. McCarthy/ACMI Physician Essay
Historical Essay
Health Policy Essay

(Please note that the essay manuscripts and one page abstract are due at time of abstract deadline.)

 
Miley B. Wesson/ACMI Resident Essay Contest
1st Prize: $1000 • 2nd Prize: $700 • 3rd Prize: $300 and plaques.
1) Send or email essay by abstract deadline to abstracts@wsaua.org or send to:
Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812.
2) Submit abstract here, check “Resident Essay-MBW".
3) Eligibility: Only residents (does not include fellows) who have not completed their residency by the time of the abstract submission deadline and are in training within the geographical area of the Western Section American Urological Association. The contestant must be the principal worker and author of the paper.
4) Subject matter: The essay may consist of any topic of urologic interest. It need not be based on research. It must not be published prior to the meeting date.
5) Program: Prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. Must present paper at annual meeting to be a winner.
6) Rules: The essay should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.
7) Judging: Essays are judged by originality, importance of material and editorial clarity.
8) Accompaniments: Your essay should be accompanied by the following information.
1) Cover letter: Please include:
A)
Name and address of principal author.
B)
 Stage and place of urological training.
C)
 Name of any co-workers who are to appear on the published paper.
2) Letter of Residency verification: Letter to be on department letter-head and signed by the urologist who heads the department.
3) Photos or illustrations: Please label each photo with paper title.
 

 

Joseph F. McCarthy/ACMI Physician Essay Contest
Deadline for entry:June 11, 2012
1st Prize: $1000 • 2nd Prize: $700 • 3rd Prize: $300 and plaques.
1) Send or email essay by abstract deadline to abstracts@wsaua.org or send to:
Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812.
2) Submit abstract here, check “Physician Essay-JFM".
3)

Eligibility: Any urologist in the geographical area of the Western Section American Urological Association who has been out of training no more than 10 years is eligible to qualify for the contest. The contestant must be the principal worker and author of the paper.

Click here for geographic areas of the Western Section AUA.
4) Subject matter: The essay may consist of any topic of urologic interest. It need not be based on research. It must not be published prior to the presentation date.
5) Program: Prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. Must present paper at annual meeting to be a winner.
6) Rules: The essay should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.
7) Judging: Essays are judged by originality, importance of material and editorial clarity. 
8) Accompaniments: Your essay should be accompanied by the following information.
1) Cover letter: Please include:
A)
Name and address of principal author.
B)
Name of any co-workers who are to appear on the published paper.
C)
 For non-WSAUA members, please answer the questions.
-What is your date and place of urological training?
-Percentage of practice devoted to urology?
-Percentage of time devoted to private practice as opposed to salaried institutional work?
2) Photos or illustrations: Please label each photo with paper title.

 

HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST
1st Prize: $500 • 2nd Prize: $300 • 3rd Prize: $100 and a certificate.
1) Send or email essay by abstract deadline to abstracts@wsaua.org or send to:
Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812.
2) Submit abstract here, check "History Essay” on submittal form.
3) Eligibility: Any category of Western Section membership is eligible.
4) Subject matter: The essay may consist of anything of an historical nature including but not limited to persons, training programs, procedures, instruments, pharmaceuticals, diseases, treatment, concepts, etc. It must not be published prior to the date of the meeting.
5) Program: Prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. Must present paper at annual meeting to be a winner.
6) Rules: The paper should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.
7) Judging: Essays are judged by originality, importance of material and editorial clarity.

 

WSAUA & AACU HEALTH POLICY ESSAY CONTEST
 Win a Trip to Washington, DC
Each winner receives $2,000 for travel costs to attend the AACU Joint Advocacy Conference.
1) Send or email essay by abstract deadline to abstracts@wsaua.org or send to:
Western Section AUA, Program Chairman, 1950 Old Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812.
2) Submit abstract here, check "Health Policy Essay” on submittal form.
3) Eligibility: Must be either a young urologist WSAUA member (within 5 years after completing training) or a resident of a WSAUA training program. You must be willing and able to attend the JAC Meeting.
Award: Two winners will be selected and receive $2000 for travel costs to attend the JAC held in March the year following the meeting. Must present at annual meeting to win.
4) Subject matter: The essay must address of an aspect of Health Policy. Many Western Section academic centers now focus on areas of urological health policy involving cost effectiveness outcomes research. Topics range all over the field and can include: 1) Number of days spent in the hospital after major procedures; 2) Surgical approaches utilizing different amounts of support equipment; 3)Treatment strategies for various conditions; 4) Increased quality outcomes with efficient cost savings; 5) Costs of different stents or implants 6) Outcomes comparing costs for different cancer therapies.
5) Program: Prize winning essays will be assigned a place on the Annual Meeting Program. All other papers submitted in the competition will be considered for a place on the program. If the paper is not acceptable, the paper will be returned to the author. Must present paper at annual meeting to be a winner.
6) Rules: The essay should bear the title of the subject but not the name of the author. The manuscript form is that required by the Journal of Urology.
7) Judging: Essays are judged by originality, importance of material and editorial clarity.

PowerPoint File Submittal Instructions

1) Send your PowerPoint presentation file by the deadline via our file upload utility.
2) All files received will be loaded into a Windows 7 PC where they will be tested and stored for use in your presentation. You will NOT be permitted to use your own computer at the time of presentation.
3) Minor adjustments to your presentation may be made on-site at the Slide Preview Room no less than two hours in advance of your presentation time. Please do not attempt to update your file in the session room.
4) MAC Users: Please be sure your file can be opened on a PC. Some early versions of PowerPoint may not be compatible.
5) Short imbedded videos are permitted, however, will be subject to output testing. Please be sure your video file is included or combined with the PowerPoint file so it will work on our computer.
6) Upon arrival to the meeting, please check-in at the Slide Preview Room to be sure we have your file loaded and status as ready. Please bring a backup of your file on a memory stick to the meeting.

Tips for Better Presentations

1)
 Use a dark blue background, white lines and letters, and red surrounded by white for highlights.
2)
 Stay with the primary colors, do not use blended colors such as gray or mauve.
3)
 Use white or yellow bullet points.
4)
 Do not use red lettering.
5)
 Change numbers to pictures - whenever possible use graphs.
6)
 When using diagnostic images, place arrow to show the important features.
7)
 Show conclusions at both the beginning and the end of the presentation.
8)
 Use an outline for case presentations.
9)
 Limit verbiage. Use “6 x 6” rule. Use no more than six words across and six lines down of information.
10)
 Do not use the laser pointer to draw circles and repeatedly underline your slide. Simply point at the projected feature and then turn the pointer off.
11)
 If you have to apologize for a slide, do not use it.