Neurology: Volume 87, Number 1, July 5, 2016 Exam #2

About this course

  • Released: 07/05/2016
  • Expires: 07/05/2019

QUANTIFICATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA IN HERPES ZOSTER PATIENTS: A COHORT STUDY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the article by Forbes et al, the participant should be able to:

  • Explain the association between patient age and the development of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in patients with prior zoster infection
  • Identify autoimmune conditions that place patients with recent zoster infection at high risk for the development of PHN
  • Discuss the association between certain medical comorbidities and the development of PHN

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Forbes et al covers the following core competency:

  • Medical Knowledge

DISCLOSURES:

Available at Neurology.org.

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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.

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