The Journal of Lancaster General Hospital

Editor in Chief Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S. | Managing Editor Alrica Goldstein
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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.
Bubonic plague has killed 200 million people in three devastating pandemics. It is not commonly realized that the third outbreak is still simmering and kills 100–200 annually.
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Evolution of a Community-Based Regional Program of Excellence in Cancer Care
– 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.
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Despite longstanding assumptions that bowel rest is best for acute pancreatitis, we now understand that enteral nutrition has overriding advantages in most cases.
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This Clinical Update describes what has happened with the status of CT colonography since it was last discussed in this Journal three years ago.
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 Management of Hypertension
– 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.
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From the Editor’s Desk
Happy Birthday!
– Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
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Commentary
Randomized Trials of New Procedures Have Unique Problems and Pitfalls
– Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
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Imaging Insights
Magnetic Resonance Arthrography
– Matthew C. Wiggins, M.D.
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III. Dilemmas at the Beginning of Life: Biomedical Ethics in the Newborn
– Christopher M. O'Connor, Esq. and Kevin N. Lorah, M.D.
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Top Tips from family Practice
Medicine Has Its Own "Conflicts of Interest"
– Alan S. Peterson, M.D. 
 
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  • Introduction
    Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C. 
  • Commentary
    Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.
    "Randomized Trials" 
  • Interview
    with Scott Deron, M.D.
    "Implications of the
    JUPITER Trial"     
  • Interview
    with Bonnie Knox, Ph.D.
    "Institute for Professional
    Development" 
  • Conclusion
    Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.C.