Neurology: Volume 83, Number 2, July 8, 2014
About this course
- Released: 07/08/2014
- Expires: 07/08/2017
EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL TRAJECTORIES ASSOCIATED WITH ASD IN INFANTS WITH TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Jeste et al, the participant should be able to:
- Discuss domain specificity of developmental delays in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)
- Discuss the relationship between epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Describe the developmental trajectory of TSC patients with and without ASD
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Jeste et al covers the following core competency:
- Medical Knowledge
SMALL STROKES CAUSING SEVERE VERTIGO: FREQUENCY OF FALSE-NEGATIVE MRIS AND NONLACUNAR MECHANISMS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of the article by Tehrani et al, the participant should be able to:
- State the percentage of patients with acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) caused by stroke who had lesions less than or equal to 10 mm
- State the location most commonly affected by strokes causing AVS
- Compare the sensitivity of MRI with DWI and the “HINTS plus” battery for small strokes causing AVS
CORE COMPETENCIES:
The article by Tehrani 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.
