Volume 75, Number 10, September 7, 2010
About this course
- Released: 09/06/2010
- Expires: 09/07/2012
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Peterson et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the overall prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment in patients between 70 and 89 years of age.
• Discuss the gender differences in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment.
• Discuss the differences in the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment associated with level of education, marital status, and ApoE genotype.
Core Competencies:
The article by Peterson et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Carney et al., the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the neuroanatomical structures involved in absence epilepsy
• Discuss differences between the generation of interictal generalized spike wave transients and ictal absence seizure discharges.
• Discuss the possible significance of cortical Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) MRI signal changes occurring prior to absence seizures.
Core Competencies:
The article by Carney 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.
