Table of Contents

VOL 111 / NO 1 / JANUARY 2002 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE

SYMPOSIUM ON SEIZURE MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION TO THE SYMPOSIUM
Steven C. Schachter, MD

EVALUATION OF A FIRST SEIZURE
Is it epilepsy?
Guidelines for evaluating paroxysmal events, making an accurate diagnosis, and deciding when and when not to treat.
Marisa Prego-Lopez, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD

NEUROLOGIC CONSULTATION FOR SEIZURES
When, why, and how to pursue
Working with a neurologist or a specialized epilepsy center to ensure optimal care for your patients with seizures.
David M. Labiner, MD, Geoffrey L. Ahern, PhD, MD

APPROPRIATE USE OF MEDICATIONS FOR SEIZURES
Guiding principles on the path of efficacy
The key to effective seizure treatment is individualized therapy. This discussion covers criteria for selection of established as well as new-generation anticonvulsants.
Ahmad Beydoun, MD, Erasmo A. Passaro, MD

WEB EXCLUSIVE
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EPILEPSY
Nonmedical issues too often overlooked
Access to care, identification of healthcare needs specific to epilepsy, personal care and safety, and social relationships and community living.
Patricia Osborne Shafer, RN, MN

CLINICAL UPDATES

ESTROGENS AND LIPIDS
Can HRT, designer estrogens, and phytoestrogens reduce cardiovascular risk markers after menopause?
Effects of these three hormone regimens differ but might favorably influence a woman's lipid profile.
Abraham A. Ariyo, MD, MPH, Amparo C. Villablanca, MD

WEB EXCLUSIVES

Case Report
ENEMA-INDUCED ANORECTAL INJURIES
Trusting the warning signs is key to prevention and treatment
Enema administration is not devoid of risk for the patient. In this article, the authors highlight two cases of anorectal injury and discuss the steps critical to successful therapy, including recognition of damage.
James W. Thiele, MD, John Zander, MD

Case Report
DETECTION OF DIABETIC MYONECROSIS
Complication is often-missed sign of underlying disease
Although rare, diabetic myonecrosis represents underlying vascular disease and has a grave long-term prognosis. Here, the authors review the entity's presentation and offer guidelines on its evaluation and treatment.
Ruth Lander Wintz, MD, Kevin Rael Pimstone, MD, Scott Douglas Nelson, MD

DIGITAL DOC
Application service providers
The ultimate electronic medical record system?
Bryon P. Bergeron, MD

CONTINUING FEATURES

EDITORIAL
HIPAA and the changing face of patient privacy
New legislation requires timely response
Peter A. Setness, MD

PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC QUIZ
Significance of a syncopal event
Tim Liesching, MD, Aidan O'Brien, MD

CURBSIDE CONSULTS
Over-the-counter cold medications for infants?

PATIENT NOTES
Diarrhea

READER SERVICES

Editorial Board, Staff

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