About this course

  • Released: 07/01/2014
  • Expires: 07/01/2017

 

RECURRENT THROMBOEMBOLIC EVENTS AFTER ISCHEMIC STROKE IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • Recognize that cancer can be associated with a hypercoagulable state
  • List potential mechanisms for arterial or venous thromboembolic events in patients with cancer
  • Discuss the findings from this study assessing the rate, type, and potential predictors of recurrent thromboembolism in patients with cancer and acute ischemic stroke

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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

  • Medical Knowledge

 

ALEMTUZUMAB: THE ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF A NOVEL THERAPY IN MS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

  • State the mode of action of alemtuzumab
  • Summarize the results of clinical trial of alemtuzumab in multiple sclerosis
  • Discuss the adverse events associated with alemtuzumab therapy

CORE COMPETENCIES:

The article by Menge 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.

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