Neurology: Volume 89, Number 13, September 26, 2017 Exam #1 - Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, and multiple sclerosis susceptibility: A multiethnic study

About this course

  • Released: 09/26/2017
  • Expires: 09/26/2020


EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS, CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUSCEPTIBILITY: A MULTIETHNIC STUDY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the article by Langer-Gould et al, the participant should be able to:

  • Describe the association between seropositive status for cytomegalovirus (CMV) and development of multiple sclerosis (MS) across multiple racial/ethnic groups analyzed in this study
  • Discuss the association between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) seropositivity and development of MS across multiple racial/ethnic groups analyzed in this study
  • Describe any effects of breastfeeding status on the association between CMV and/or EBV exposure and the subsequent development of MS observed in this study
     

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Langer-Gould 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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