Neurology: Volume 91, Number 3, July 17, 2018 Exam #2 - Three-Tesla MRI does not improve the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: A multicenter study

About this course

  • Released: 07/17/2018
  • Expires: 07/17/2021

THREE-TESLA MRI DOES NOT IMPROVE THE DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A MULTICENTER STUDY

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Discuss differences in the detection of T2 lesions with 1.5T and 3T MRIs of patients with clinically isolated syndrome participating in this study
  • Describe how spinal cord and gadolinium-enhancing lesions were detected differently with 1.5T and 3T MRIs in this study
  • Discuss how use of 3T versus 1.5T MRI strength impacted the likelihood of patients meeting McDonald criteria for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in this study


CORE COMPETENCIES:

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

  • Medical Knowledge


AUTHOR DISCLOSURES:

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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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