Issue: Spring 2009 Vol. 4 - Issue 1
Scientific Reports
 
–Roy D. Brod, M.D.
It is possible to remove the vitreous gel through an incision so small it is self-sealing. This fascinating article explains how and why vitrectomy is done to restore vision.
 
   
 
–James T. Eastman, M.D., F.C.A.P.
Optimum cancer care consists of a multidisciplinary integrated approach that is accessed conveniently within the community. This article discusses the evolution of that approach.
 
   
 
–Randall A. Oyer, M.D.
Optimum cancer care consists of a multidisciplinary integrated approach that is accessed conveniently within the community. This article discusses the evolution of that approach.
 
   
 
–Daniel C. Connell, Jr., M.D.
Despite longstanding assumptions that bowel rest is best for acute pancreatitis, we now understand that enteral nutrition has overriding advantages in most cases.
 
   
 
–Bruce H. Pokorney, M.D.
This Clinical Update describes what has happened with the status of CT colonography since it was last discussed in this Journal three years ago.
 
   
 
–Jeffrey Martin, M.D., F.A.S.N.
This Clinical Update describes the latest changes in management of hypertension, with particular emphasis on the implications of the recent ACCOMPLISH trial.
 
   
 
 
Happy Birthday!
– Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
 
   
 
Randomized Trials of New Procedures Have Unique Problems and Pitfalls
– Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
 
   
 
Magnetic Resonance Arthrography
– Matthew C. Wiggins, M.D.
 
   
 
III. Dilemmas at the Beginning of Life: Biomedical Ethics in the Newborn
– Christopher M. O'Connor, Esq. and Kevin N. Lorah, M.D.
 
   
 
Medicine Has Its Own "Conflicts of Interest"
– Alan S. Peterson, M.D. 
 
   
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