Type figure legends, double-spaced, on a separate sheet of paper. Tables should be typed, double-spaced, one to a single sheet of paper. All tables must have titles and consecutive Arabic numbers. Include tables, graphs, or charts on disk. Convert and save figures as EPS or TIFF documents if possible.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy and pertinence of all citations.
When used, completely define abbreviations at the first point of usage in the text. Manuscript Review and Editing A medically qualified editor reads all manuscripts and, in most instances, sends them out for further review by one or more other members of the NC Medical Society. Authors' cover letters must include a line that states that their submitted manuscripts are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Decisions to publish or not are made by the editors, advised by the peer reviewers. We encourage a relatively informal writing style since we believe this improves communication.