Neurology: Volume 89, Number 7, August 15, 2017 Exam #1

About this course

  • Released: 08/15/2017
  • Expires: 08/15/2020


TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION DISTINGUISHES ALZHEIMER DISEASE FROM FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Identify transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) paradigms shown in this study that can help differentiate between healthy controls and patients with Alzheimer disease (AD)
  • Describe the diagnostic test characteristics in this study of several TMS paradigms regarding their ability to distinguish frontotemporal dementia (FTD) from AD
  • Discuss the ability of TMS to assist in the diagnosis of AD and FTD in patients with mild disease severity as demonstrated in this study
     

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Benussi 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.

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