Volume 75, Number 5, August 3, 2010
About this course
- Released: 08/02/2010
- Expires: 08/03/2012
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Schuette et al., the participant should be able to:
• List the most common indications for biopsy in the patients in this study.
• State the most common pathologies seen on biopsy of these patients.
• State how often brain biopsy in this study resulted in a change of treatment, start of a new treatment, or resulted in meaningful therapeutic benefit.
• Discuss the rate of post-operative hemorrhage as a complication of brain biopsy in this study.
• Perform an informed discussion of the risks and benefits of biopsy in similar clinical situations as those described in this study.
Core Competencies:
The article by Schuette et al. covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
• Systems-based practice
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Francis et al., the participant should be able to:
• State the International Classification of Headache Disorders definition of cluster headaches.
• Describe the difference between episodic and chronic cluster headache.
• Summarize the evidence-based suggestions of this meta-analysis regarding the acute abortive treatment and preventive therapy for cluster headache.
Core Competencies:
The article by Francis 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.
