Volume 70, Number 23, June 3, 2008
About this course
- Released: 06/02/2008
- Expires: 06/03/2010
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Matiello et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the seroprevalence of the NMO-IgG antibody among patients presenting with recurrent optic neuritis
• Discuss the prognostic value of NMO-IgG seropositivity in patients with recurrent optic neuritis
Core Competencies:
The article by Matiello et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Dalakas, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the role of the B cell in the pathophysiology of autoimmune neurologic diseases
• List neurologic diseases in which autoreactive B cells and autoantibodies play a central role
• Discuss the potential role of B cell inhibitors in the treatment of neurologic disease
• Discuss the effect of rituximab on B cell function and the preliminary results of early studies on its effectiveness in neurologic disease
Core Competencies:
The article by Dalakas 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, 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.
