About this course

  • Released: 02/28/2011
  • Expires: 03/01/2013

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by Amato et al, the participant should be able to:
  • List the differential diagnosis of a patient with progressive proximal muscle weakness and dyspnea.
  • Discuss the approach to diagnosis and treatment of the neuromuscular disease described in this CPC.
  • Recognize the role of pulmonary consultation and treatment in patients with respiratory muscle weakness due to neuromuscular disease.

Core Competencies:

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


Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by DiFrancesco et al, the participant should be able to:
  • Recognize the MRI pattern suggestive of cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA).
  • State the APOE genotype most strongly associated with the development of CAA-related inflammation.
  • Discuss the possible etiologic role of anti-A{beta} autoantibodies in CAA-related inflammation.

Core Competencies:

The article by DiFrancesco 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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