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Barbara Dworetzky, MD, Jong Woo Lee, MD, PhD

Brain imaging has made significant progress in recent years and is a cornerstone of diagnosis and characterization of epilepsy.
The diagnosis and management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures has significantly evolved in recent years.
Current practice is to use the drug as monotherapy. The dose is progressively increased until seizures are controlled or adverse effects develop. If seizure control cannot be achieved without significant adverse effects, the drug is considered a failure, and a second drug is chosen and the process is repeated. If the second drug fails, either a third monotherapy trial or a combination therapy can be attempted.

Brain imaging has made significant progress in recent years and is a cornerstone of diagnosis and characterization of epilepsy.
The diagnosis and management of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures has significantly evolved in recent years.
Current practice is to use the drug as monotherapy. The dose is progressively increased until seizures are controlled or adverse effects develop. If seizure control cannot be achieved without significant adverse effects, the drug is considered a failure, and a second drug is chosen and the process is repeated. If the second drug fails, either a third monotherapy trial or a combination therapy can be attempted.

Emphasizes bayesian approach to testing and treatment for infectious and noninfectious diarrheal illnesses
Identifies and directs readers to reliable online resources that are kept current by trusted entities (e.g., CDC.gov)
Encourages the use of smartphone and Web-based tools for calculations rather than providing formulae that lead to mistakes
Describes a modern approach to diarrhea in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic conditions, such as HIV, inflammatory bowel disease, and others who may be immunocompromised
Provides modern information on symptomatic treatment of diarrhea (including probiotics and traditional modalities), with special attention to contraindications
Special focus on diarrhea caused by medications and overdoses
Includes a section on natural and human-made disasters, zoonotic infections, and travel medicine that reflects modern practices
Provides guidance on reconciling government guidelines and patient safety when in conflict

CRRT is indicated to correct metabolic or fluid derangements associated with acute renal failure in hemodynamically unstable patients
Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) is the most common mode used in surgical intensive care units
The right internal jugular vein is the first choice for CRRT catheter access, followed by the femoral vein and the left jugular vein
Anticoagulation of the CRRT circuit with citrate has been found to be superior in terms of safety, efficacy, and cost compared to heparin
Criteria for terminating CRRT: spontaneous urine output > than 400 mL/day, correction of metabolic derangements, no need for clearance, and stabilization of fluid balance

CRRT is indicated to correct metabolic or fluid derangements associated with acute renal failure in hemodynamically unstable patients
Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) is the most common mode used in surgical intensive care units
The right internal jugular vein is the first choice for CRRT catheter access, followed by the femoral vein and the left jugular vein
Anticoagulation of the CRRT circuit with citrate has been found to be superior in terms of safety, efficacy, and cost compared to heparin
Criteria for terminating CRRT: spontaneous urine output > than 400 mL/day, correction of metabolic derangements, no need for clearance, and stabilization of fluid balance

CRRT is indicated to correct metabolic or fluid derangements associated with acute renal failure in hemodynamically unstable patients
Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) is the most common mode used in surgical intensive care units
The right internal jugular vein is the first choice for CRRT catheter access, followed by the femoral vein and the left jugular vein
Anticoagulation of the CRRT circuit with citrate has been found to be superior in terms of safety, efficacy, and cost compared to heparin
Criteria for terminating CRRT: spontaneous urine output > than 400 mL/day, correction of metabolic derangements, no need for clearance, and stabilization of fluid balance

National organizations such as the Trauma Quality Improvement Program of the American College of Surgeons have described the importance of palliative care integrated throughout the clinical course.
Increasing numbers of surgeons are fellowship trained and certified by the American Board of Surgery in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in addition to surgical specialties.
The importance of accurate prognostication for surgical patients and thoughtful communication of anticipated outcomes of different treatment plans has been recognized through frameworks such as the “Best Case/Worst Case” scenario.¹
Structured descriptions of gaps and opportunities in the field promote future advancement and development of surgical palliative care.
Studies in surgical and nonsurgical patients demonstrate that palliative care, hospice enrollment, and lower-intensity end-of-life care do not decrease survival.

Consideration of form and function is paramount in nasal reconstruction and underlying nasal obstructive pathology should be identified prior to reconstruction. It may be prudent to correct at the time of reconstruction.
There are many options for reconstruction of nasal lining defects, but all have some drawbacks. A familiarity with all techniques is mandatory for the reconstructive surgeon.
The paramedian forehead flap is the work-horse for major nasal reconstruction and all facial reconstructive surgeons should be facile with its application.

Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology