Neurology: Volume 86, Number 21, May 24, 2016 Exam #2
About this course
- Released: 05/24/2016
- Expires: 05/24/2019
A COMPARISON OF CURRENT SERUM BIOMARKERS AS DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS OF MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Davis et al, the participant should be able to:
- Describe the differences in serum concentrations of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) observed in patients with mitochondrial disorders and various control populations
- Discuss the relationship between GDF-15 levels and the presence/absence of myopathic disease states
- State the sensitivity of elevated GDF-15 levels in the diagnosis of a mitochondrial disorder
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Davis 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 Institute 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.
AMA CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The American Academy of Neurology Institute designates this journal-based-CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURES
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. Adam Kelly, MD, has served as a guest editor of Continuum (April 2014) and receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.