Issue: Summer 2009 Vol. 4 - Issue 2
Scientific Reports
 
–Joseph M. Kontra, M.D.
The swine flu virus has become a serious threat to global health. This report of the science behind the headlines explains why and how it has been able to do so.
 
   
 
–Paul Kettl, M.D., M.H.A.
In addition to their physical disabilities, veterans of the Iraq War with brain injuries must cope with psychiatric problems such as Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
 
   
 
–Ross E. Long, (Jr.) D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D.
Care of patients with cleft palate requires an interdisciplinar y team approach. As this account explains, it was first offered 70 years ago at the Cleft Palate Clinic in Lancaster.
 
   
 
–Michael J. Reihart, D.O., F.A.C.E.P. & Ronald D. Baier, E.M.T.-P
Extraordinary care of multiple trauma victims requires more than good medical management. The response must be coordinated by superb communication with the latest technology.
 
   
 
–Laurence E. Carroll, M.D., F.A.S.N.
 
   
 
–Jon E. Bentz, Ph.D.
 
   
 
 
Timing is Everything
–Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
 
   
 
PET/CT: Current Perspective
–Thomas Brooks, D.O.
 
   
 
What Rights Do Minors Have to Refuse Medical Treatment?
–Christopher M. O'Connor, Esq.
 
   
 
New Research on Type 2 Diabetes (One Size Does Not Fit All)
–Alan S. Peterson, M.D.