Volume 72, Number 16, April 21, 2009
About this course
- Released: 04/20/2009
- Expires: 04/21/2011
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Vaillancourt et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the definition of fractional anisotropy (FA)
• State the findings of this study with regard to FA in Parkinson disease (PD)
• List the reasons why this group may have been able to demonstrate changes in FA in PD patients
Core Competencies:
The article by Vaillancourt et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Bohnen et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the substance used by the authors to study brain cholinergic pathways
• State where the greatest effect of periventricular white matter changes on global cortical acetylcholine was observed
• Identify the anatomic location where the principal cholinergic input to the cortex originates
Core Competencies:
The article by Bohnen et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Author Disclosures: Refer to listing above the references in 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.
