Neurology: Volume 82, Number 23, June 10, 2014
About this course
- Released: 06/10/2014
- Expires: 06/10/2017
CORRELATION OF CLINICAL AND MOLECULAR FEATURES IN SPINAL BULBAR MUSCULAR ATROPHY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Fratta et al, the participant should be able to:
- Briefly state the main clinical and genetic findings in spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA)
- Discuss the findings from this study correlating clinical and molecular features of SBMA
- Discuss the implications of this study with regard to future multicenter studies of SBMA
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Fratta et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT ADMISSION IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: INCREASED INCIDENCE AND INCREASED MORTALITY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Marrie et al, the participant should be able to:
- Recognize that little is currently known about the influence of multiple sclerosis (MS) on intensive care unit (ICU) admissions
- Discuss the findings from this study regarding the risks of and reasons for ICU admission in patients with MS
- Discuss the implications of the findings from this study with regard to MS care
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Marrie 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 designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The American Academy of Neurology 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.
CREDITS
The American Academy of Neurology designates that participants will receive 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits if both CME courses for the issue are completed.
The American Academy of Neurology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
DISCLOSURES
Steven Lewis, MD receives a stipend in his editorial capacity for Neurology and as an Associate Editor for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology; has received royalties for the books Field Guide to the Neurologic Examination and Neurology for the Non-Neurologist; and anticipates receiving royalties for the book Neurologic Disorders due to Systemic Disease. 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.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
