An update on the general management approach to common vasculitides.

Primary systemic vasculitides (PSV) are multisystem diseases associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly if not treated in a timely manner. In recent decades, clinical trials have delivered considerable evidence to underpin optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. This article provides a brief overview of PSV in adults, focusing on the latest updates and recommendations for the management of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis and giant cell arteritis.

Computed tomography in patients with epileptic seizures admitted acutely to hospital: A population level analysis of routinely collected healthcare data.

Approximately 1.4% of emergency medical admissions are due to epileptic seizures. For the majority of such cases, computed tomography (CT) will not inform acute management and is unnecessary.

A Systematic Review of the Use of Telepsychiatry in Acute Settings.

Telepsychiatry is increasingly being used in many parts of the world. We performed a systematic review of the literature on the use of telepsychiatry in acute treatment settings using MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PsycINFO from inception to June 2013 using the following key words: acute telepsychiatry, teleconsultation, teleconferencing, telemedicine, emergency telepsychiatry, and e-mental health. Only articles in English were included.