Volume 73, Number 19, November 10, 2009
About this course
- Released: 11/09/2009
- Expires: 11/10/2011
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Migliaccio et al., the participant should be able to:
• List the typical presenting clinical features of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) and the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia (LPA)
• Discuss the imaging findings described in these syndromes in this study
• Discuss the significance of the findings from this study regarding the most likely common pathology underlying PCA and LPA
Core Competencies:
The article by Migliaccio et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Barohn et al., the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the clinical approach to the patient presenting with weakness
• List the differential diagnosis of muscle disorders with rimmed vacuoles on biopsy
• Discuss the clinical and pathologic features of the specific disorder diagnosed in this case report
Core Competencies:
The article by Barohn et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
• Patient Care
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.
