Current Articles

In the conclusion of our article on the latest developments in treatment and management of epilepsy, our experts discuss driving and epilepsy, antiepileptic drug therapy during pregnancy, and new antiepileptic drugs.

In the second part of our article on the latest developments in treatment and management of epilepsy, our experts discuss how to handle drug-resistant epilepsy and catastrophic forms of the condition such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

In the conclusion of our interview, Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD, discusses the relationship between MS and CCSVI and his thoughts on percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, or liberation therapy.

In the conclusion of this case discussion, Robert M. Centor, MD, discusses the origins of the patient's hyponatremia as well as the proper course of treatment.

In the conclusion of this case study, George Bakris, MD, discusses proper treatment of resistant hypertension and the importance of ruling out "pseudo-resistance."

Three epilepsy experts discuss the challenge of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP), including the question of whether and how physicians should discuss the phenomenon with patients.

Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD, discusses the effort to establish diagnostic standards for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) as well as the results of his recent study investigating risk factors for the condition.

Robert M. Centor, MD, introduces the case of a 60-year-old woman with known paranoid schizophrenia and major depressive disorder who presents to the ER after having multiple seizures.

George Bakris, MD, introduces the case of a 54-year-old man who presents to the emergency room and appears to have resistant hypertension.

In the final part of our article on ulcerative colitis, our experts discuss whether mucosal healing should be the goal of treatment.

In the third part of our article on ulcerative colitis, our experts discuss treatment options for the disease as well as the challenge of getting patients to adhere to therapy.

In the conclusion of our interview, Dhiraj Yadav, MD, discusses the North American Pancreatitis Study 2 and challenges in diagnosing pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.

In the second part of our article on ulcerative colitis, our experts discuss the American College of Gastroenterology's recently updated guidelines for managing the disease.

In the second part of our interview, Dhiraj Yadav, MD, discusses European studies of the epidemiology of chronic pancreatitis and the role of cigarette smoking in causing the disease.

Our experts on ulcerative colitis discuss recent advances in management of the disease, including anti-TNF agents.

Chronic pancreatitis is notoriously difficult to diagnose in its early stages, especially in patients without a history of alcoholism. Dhiraj Yadav, MD, discusses the epidemiology of the disease, including his finding that less than half of cases are due to alcohol-related causes.

In this set of online exclusive excerpts from our expert panel discussion on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, our panelists discuss non-pharmacologic methods of treating COPD, including pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation.

Our panelists discuss how to spread the pro-vaccine message, with an emphasis on the importance of telling powerful stories rather than reciting dry statistics.

In the final part of our article on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, our panelists discuss what physicians can do to diagnose the condition at the time of an exacerbation and how they can become better at acute management of the disease.

In the final part of our interview, Charles A. Cefalu, MD, discusses distinguishing Alzheimer's from other forms of dementia, new diagnostic guidelines, and the role of specialists in treating the disease.