Neurology: Volume 84, Number 12, March 24, 2015
About this course
- Released: 03/24/2015
- Expires: 03/24/2018
SPATIALLY DISTINCT ATROPHY IS LINKED TO ß-AMYLOID AND TAU IN PRECLINICAL ALZHEIMER DISEASE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Wang et al, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss CSF findings significantly related to Alzheimer disease (AD) signature cortical thinning
- Discuss CSF findings significantly related to reduced hippocampal volume
- Describe associations between cognitive performance and regions of atrophy
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Wang et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
RESTING BRAIN ACTIVITY IN DISORDERS OF CONSCIOUSNESS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Hannawi et al, the participant should be able to:
- List the most common etiologies of disorders of consciousness (DOC)
- Discuss differences in resting brain activity between patients in a vegetative state and those in a minimally conscious state
- Describe alterations in resting activity in patients with DOC as compared to healthy controls
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Hannawi et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:
Refer to Information and Author section available in the Tool Bar for each article.
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ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MISSION STATEMENT/PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After evaluating a specific article published in Neurology, participants in the CME activity should be able to demonstrate an increase in, or affirmation of, their knowledge of clinical medicine. Participants should be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the clinical information as it applies to the provision of patient care.
PARTICIPANTS
This program is designed for physicians who are involved in providing patient care and who wish to advance their current knowledge of clinical medicine.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology and as an Associate Editor for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology; has received royalties for the books Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination and Neurology for the Non-Neurologist; and anticipates receiving royalties for the book Neurologic Disorders due to Systemic Disease. James WM Owens Jr. MD, PhD receives royalties from UpToDate, Waltham, MA; grant support from NIH (PI, K08NS054882); and a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
