About this course

  • Released: 07/14/2009
  • Expires: 07/14/2011

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by Harden et al., the participant should be able to:
  • State the antiepileptic medications (AEDS) for which there is a dose-dependent association with major congenital malformations
  • State the AEDs associated with a poor cognitive outcome
  • State the degree to which AED use may increase the risk of low Apgar scores

Core Competencies:

The article by Harden et al. covers the following core competency:
  • Medical Knowledge

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by Almekhlafi et al., the participant should be able to:
  • State the relative risk (RR) for recurrent stroke or transient ischemic attacks for patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) treated with warfarin versus an antiplatelet agent
  • State the pooled RR for recurrent stroke in patients with a PFO vs the non-PFO group
  • State the pooled rate of recurrent stroke per 100 person-years in patients with a PFO

Core Competencies:

The article by Almekhlafi 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, 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.

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