Neurology: Volume 87, Number 6, August 9, 2016 Exam #2
About this course
- Released: 08/09/2016
- Expires: 08/09/2019
DIAGNOSIS AND MISDIAGNOSIS OF ADULT NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (KUFS DISEASE)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Berkovic et al, the participant should be able to:
- State the mean age of symptom onset in adult-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (ANCL)
- State the ANCL category into which most of the subjects fell in this study
- Discuss the key features in diagnosing ANCL in patients with a clinical presentation consistent with this diagnosis
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Berkovic 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.