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QJM

QJM: An International Journal of Medicine publishes peer-reviewed articles on internal medicine that promote medical science and practice. The journal accepts original papers, editorials, reviews, commentary papers to air controversial issues, and correspondence.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal
Impact Factor 6.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1460-2725
eISSN 1460-2393
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Institutional online-only access for 2026: £828.00 / $1613.00 / €1243.00.

Submission Instructions

QJM accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter AI use for content or image generation, coding, data processing, or translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 2,000 words in length. Manuscript must include one table, figure, or picture, and any AI use for content or image generation, coding, data processing, or translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 25. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first mention using superscript Arabic numerals, and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Submission must include one table, figure, or picture. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references.
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Original Articles

Cover Letter Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be background, aim, design, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should be 2,000-2,500 words in length. Manuscript must include ethics review information in the methods section. Manuscript must disclose any use of AI in the Methods or Acknowledgements section and include a separate Funding section before the Acknowledgements section.
References No more than 35 references are permitted. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, with all authors listed up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Submissions should ideally include no more than four figures. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Alt text descriptions must be provided in the main manuscript file directly under each figure legend for all images, figures, illustrations, and photographs.
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Translational Science

Cover Letter AI use in generating content or images, writing code, processing data, or translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings background, aim, design, methods, results, and conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should be 2,000-2,500 words in length. A Funding section must be included before the Acknowledgements section, and AI use must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References References must not exceed 35. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively with superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Submissions should ideally include no more than four figures. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must appear in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Alt text descriptions must be provided for all figures in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor should contain fewer than 250 words.
References References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in the order of first mention, with all authors listed in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be uploaded in a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be included at the end of the main manuscript file following the reference list.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Correspondence should be no more than 500 words in length. Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References Correspondence must contain no more than 6 references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript arabic numerals in the order of first mention and list all authors in full up to 6 names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be uploaded in a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be included at the end of the main manuscript file following the reference list. Alt text descriptions for all images must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or for translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Case Reports must not exceed 600 words and must include a 'Learning Point for Clinicians' paragraph of up to 50 words. If informed consent is not required or an exemption has been granted, this must be stated in the Methods section with the name of the authorizing body. Case Reports must include a 'Learning Point for Clinicians' paragraph, and any use of AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References Case Reports must have no more than six references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively using superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, and list all authors in full up to six names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Case Reports must include a single table or one critical image, and the selected figure may contain two illustrations labeled (a) and (b). Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must be included in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references. Patient or provider identifiers must be removed from text and images as far as possible.
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Clinical Pictures

Cover Letter Any use of AI to generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Clinical Pictures should be no more than 500 words and are ideally 200–300 words. The manuscript must include a separate Funding section before the Acknowledgements section, and any use of AI must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section.
References Clinical Pictures must have no more than six references. References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively with superscript Arabic numerals in order of first mention, and list all authors up to six before using et al.
Figures & Tables Clinical Pictures may include only one figure file, which may contain two images labelled figure 1a and 1b. Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions must be provided in the manuscript, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript after the references. The main manuscript must include alt text directly under each figure legend.
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Case Studies

Cover Letter Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the cover letter.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript A separate section entitled 'Funding' must be included before the Acknowledgements section. Any use of AI to help generate content or images, write code, process data, or provide translation must be disclosed in the Methods or Acknowledgements section of the manuscript.
References References must follow the Vancouver system. References must be numbered consecutively by superscript Arabic numerals in the order first mentioned in the text, with all authors listed up to six names before using et al.
Figures & Tables Each figure must be uploaded as a separate file, figure captions or legends must appear in the main manuscript file, and tables must be placed at the end of the main manuscript file after the references with each table on a separate page. Alt text descriptions for all images must be included in the main manuscript file directly under the relevant figure legend and preceded by 'Alt text:'.
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Recent Publications

Heart failure in severe mental illness: an inequality hiding in plain sight

Gracie Tredget, Siobhan Gee, Fiona Gaughran, Jessica Webb

10.1093/qjmed/hcag301
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Electrocardiographic Clues to Digoxin Toxicity in Chronic Kidney Disease

Myoung-Joon Lee, Yun-Tao Zhao

10.1093/qjmed/hcag298
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Precordial Swirl Sign: A Subtle ECG Clue Unmasking Anterior Myocardial Ischemia

Myoung-Joon Lee, Mingjie Zhong, Yun-Tao Zhao

10.1093/qjmed/hcag302
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Management of immune checkpoint inhibitor mediated diabetic ketoacidosis: a new paradigm in DKA treatment

Safwaan Adam, Lisa Cooper, Jamie M J Weaver, Tim Cooksley

10.1093/qjmed/hcag300
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Trends in mortality of people starting dialysis in England and Wales over the last 15 years

Andrew Davenport, Retha Steenkamp, Dorothea Nitsch

10.1093/qjmed/hcag263
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median days from submission to first decision, median days from submission to final decision, and median days from acceptance to publication are provided as journal metrics when available.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter should accompany the submitted manuscript and indicate that the ethics of the study have been reviewed by an appropriate body. Use of AI should be disclosed in cover letters to editors.

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What are the publication costs?

Institutional online-only access for 2026: £828.00 / $1613.00 / €1243.00.

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Research Topics

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Anesthesia and Pain Management Liver Disease and Transplantation Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Vasculitis and related conditions Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies Hepatitis C virus research Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Diet and metabolism studies Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

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