Francesca Cheung, MD CCFP, is a family physician with a special interest in dermatology. She received the Diploma in Practical Dermatology from the Department of Dermatology at Cardiff University in Wales, UK. She is practising at the Lynde Centre for Dermatology in Markham, Ontario and works closely with Dr. Charles Lynde, MD FRCPC, an experienced dermatologist. In addition to providing direct patient care, she acts as a sub-investigator in multiple clinical studies involving psoriasis, onychomycosis, and acne.

Abstract
Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign and usually self-limited cutaneous condition that classically presents as arciform to annular plaques in a symmetrical and acral distribution. The exact etiology of GA is unknown. Two-thirds of patients with GA are less than 30 years old. GA is recognized based on its characteristic appearance and no specific investigation is necessary. Reassurance and clinical observation may be the treatment of choice for localized and asymptomatic disease. Spontaneous resolution occurs within 2 years in 50% of cases. Persistent lesions may be treated with very potent topical corticosteroids, intralesional corticosteroid injections, or cryotherapy. Use of more toxic treatments are controversial in recalcitrant cases.
Keywords: Granuloma annulare, Overview, Paraneoplastic, Self-limiting, Treatment.

Dr. Robert Madan is currently the Acting Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Executive Medical Director for the Centre for Mental Health and the Medical Program Director for the Psychiatric Day Hospital at Baycrest.

Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the problems with pharmacological treatment of behavioral symptoms of dementia;
- Describe a non-pharmacological approach to treating behavioral symptoms of dementia.

Keywords: dementia, behaviour, agitation
 

Abstract
From time-to-time we select a topic and present the information and facts in an exciting and visually informative format. Today our choice of condition to present as an infographic is Ulcerative Colitis, an important topic for which we are also developing a CME program that is scheduled for release later this year.

Keybowrds: ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal, IBD

Michael Gordon, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Medical Program Director, Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System; Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
 

Learning Objectives

When it comes to dementia much of the focus is related to diagnosis and treatment(s). A terminal phase is not always considered with conditions that cause dementia-but must be to properly plan care.

To address clinical and ethical challenges that face health care providers and families for this population and to provide health care providers with processes by which to address such ethical dilemmas.

Keywords: dementia, caregiving, end-of-life planning