Volume 70, Number 2, January 8, 2008
About this course
- Released: 01/07/2008
- Expires: 01/08/2010
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Yamashita et al., the participant should be able to:
• Name the locations where transthyretin (TTR) is produced, and hence why transplantation is likely to benefit some patients with mutant TTR
• Name the clinical features that are improved by transplantation in patients with amyloidogenic transthyretin (ATTR) Tyr114Cys
• State a hypothesis as to why the outcome regarding one clinical feature of ATTR Tyr114Cys, fluctuating consciousness, may differ between patients
Core Competencies:
The article by Yamashita et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Upon completion of the article by Reuner et al., the participant should be able to:
• List the factors associated with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT)
• List the factors that had the greatest odds for association with CVT
• State the number of patients with CVT presenting with headaches versus focal signs
Core Competencies:
The article by Reuner 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.
THIS PAGE IS REQUIRED READING BEFORE BEGINNING ALL ACCME-ACCREDITED COURSES
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, has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians; Paul Schulz, MD, has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
This CME program receives no commercial support.
