Blood First Edition
To enable Blood’s readers to learn about new scientific findings at the earliest possible moment, the Journal prepublishes, in manuscript format, all accepted articles shortly after acceptance as “First Edition Papers.” First Edition Papers have undergone full scientific review but none of the editorial preparation, such as copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading, which is mandatory for all articles published in the regular print and online issues of Blood.
Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions expressed in Blood’s First Edition Papers do not necessarily reflect those of The American Society of Hematology or the Editors or Blood. The American Society of Hematology does not assume any responsibility for any injury and/or damage to persons or property arising from or related to any use of the material contained in these articles. The reader is advised to check the appropriate medical literature and the product information currently provided by the manufacturer of each drug to be administered to verify the dosages, the method and duration of administration, and contraindications. It is the responsibility of the treating physician or other health care professional, relying on his or her independent experience and knowledge of the patient, to determine drug dosages and the best treatment for the patient. Blood’s First Edition Papers have undergone full scientific review but none of the additional editorial preparation, such as copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading, as have articles published in the traditional manner. There may, therefore, be errors in First Edition Papers that will be corrected in the final print and final online version of the article in Blood. Any use of the First Edition Papers is subject to the express understanding that the papers have not yet gone through the full quality control process prior to publication.
