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A Shift in Care: Managing OAB Patients Virtually

Guidelines-supported approach to assessment; treatment options in a systematic fashion; OAB care using a virtual-health platform.

ENT Emergencies: Otologic Disorders

1st Module in this 4-part online CPD Program

Diabetic Retinopathy: You Need to Keep an Eye on It!

Diabetes CPD Program, Module 1/4

Comprehensive Patient Care in the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

Marc Bradette MD, FRCPC, CSPQ

With this special issue of the Journal of Current Clinical Care we aim to provide community healthcare professionals with practical clinical insight and support in managing patients with ulcerative colitis.

The Patient with Newly Diagnosed Ulcerative Colitis

James Gregor MD

Informed patients are one of the most important assets available in the management of patients with ulcerative colitis.

Phthalates in 5-Aminosalicylates: Informing Therapeutic Choice and Minimizing Risk

Geoffrey C. Nguyen MD, PhD

5-Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs) are considered first-line therapy for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis because of their proven effectiveness and safety profile, even in pregnancy.

Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Study

Brian Bressler MD, MS, FRCPC

A 28-year-old male presented to our office for a consultation about his bloody bowel movements. Colonoscopy revealed moderately active left-sided ulcerative colitis extending from the anal verge up to the mid-descending colon.

Optimizing Targets in Patient Management of Ulcerative Colitis: The Role of Fecal Calprotectin in Guiding Maintenance Therapy

A. Hillary Steinhart MD

Although medical therapy for ulcerative colitis is usually effective at inducing clinical remission, numerous studies have shown that patients in clinical remission may have ongoing and varying degrees of mucosal inflammation.

Editor's Note

D’Arcy L. Little MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC

I am pleased to introduce Issue 6 of the Journal of Current Clinical Care... Looking forward to an exciting 2013 at Health Plexus and the Journal of Current Clinical Care! Happy Holidays!

You Can Manage a Dementia without Cure: Frontotemporal Degeneration

Tiffany Chow

Over the past 10 years, more progress has been made in understanding the genetics and proteinopathy underlying frontotemporal degeneration than in Alzheimer's disease.

A Facial Rash Recalcitrant to Treatment with Topical Corticosteroids

Francesca Cheung MD, CCFP

Periorificial dermatitis is a common eczematous eruption on the face...

A Rare Case of Pilomatrixoma in a Seventy-Six Year Old Lady

Pradeep K. Shenoy MD, DLO, FRCS, FACS

Pilomatrixoma is a benign uncommon neoplasm of hair follicles that was first described by Malherbe and Chenantois in 1880.

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Michael Gordon MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin

It is always amazing when one is working in a field of medicine to discover new additions to it that are really useful and something that will change one's approach.

A Message From the Editor

D’Arcy L. Little MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC

Well, the fall season and cooler weather have finally arrived. What better time to curl up with your laptop or tablet and review the latest issue of The Journal of Current Clinical Care?

Whose Decision is it Anyway?

Michael Gordon MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin

One of the most challenging and at the same time hopefully rewarding activities is to be the substitute decision maker (SDM) for someone important to you such as a parent.