Volume 76, Number 17, April 26, 2011
About this course
- Released: 04/25/2011
- Expires: 04/26/2013
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Galetta et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the relevance of the need for an easily administered rapid screening test for concussion
• Briefly explain the process involved in administering the King-Devick (K-D) test
• Discuss the findings from this study assessing the accuracy and reliability of the K-D test in identifying boxers and MMA fighters with head trauma
Core Competencies:
The article by Galetta et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Krupp et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize that cognitive dysfunction, including verbal memory dysfunction, is common in MS and is associated with vocational disability
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of donepezil for memory impairment in multiple sclerosis
• List any significant adverse effects associated with donepezil in this study
Core Competencies:
The article by Krupp 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
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.
