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The article reports on the approval of several antiepileptic drugs. A seizure is defined as a sudden, excessive discharge of electrical activity in the brain while epilepsy is a chronic process that causes a person to have recurrent seizures. It mentions that gabapentin, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarbazepine, tiagabine, topiramate, zonisamide and pregabalin are all widely available options for seizure in the U.S.

The article presents medical information on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in U.S. health systems. It discusses the association of COPD with cigarette smoking, which leads to progressive airway obstruction and inflammation, and differentiates the characteristics of emphysema from chronic bronchitis. Among the recommended treatment for COPD are smoking cessation and the use of bronchodilator medications.