Neurology: Volume 100, Number 4, January 24, 2023 Exam #2 - Global Burden of Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults in 204 Countries and Territories

About this course

  • Released: 01/24/2023
  • Expires: 01/24/2026

GLOBAL BURDEN OF ISCHEMIC STROKE IN YOUNG ADULTS IN 204 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the article by Zhang et al, the participant should be able to:
  • State which age-standardized ischemic stroke measure was higher in female than in male patients in this study
  • List regions with the highest age-standardized incidence rate of ischemic stroke in young adults seen in 2019 found in this study
  • State which clinical characteristic described in this study was the most significant risk factor contributing to the age-standardized DALY rate of ischemic stroke in low SDI countries in 2019

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Zhang 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

CME Journal Editors: James W.M. Owens, Jr., MD, PhD: Scientific Advisory Boards: Member of data safety monitoring board, RaSURE study, AADi Bioscience, Inc. Funding for travel or speaker honoraria: Honoraria, Program Director, AAN Annual Meeting. Editorial Boards: CME Editor, Neurology and Adam Kelly, MD: Editorial Boards: Neurology, CME editor, ongoing since January 2016. Other activities: Question writing for American Academy of Neurology activities, including Continuum. AAN staff members editing the test (K. Aman Ramm) have no disclosures. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT

This CME program receives no commercial support.

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