Volume 77, Number 1, July 5, 2011
About this course
- Released: 07/04/2011
- Expires: 07/05/2013
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Khatami et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the percentage of patients with cluster headache who have chronic cluster headache
• Briefly discuss the physiologic effects of sodium oxybate on sleep architecture
• Discuss the findings from this case series regarding sodium oxybate therapy in chronic cluster headache
• State the side effects of sodium oxybate therapy seen in this study
Core Competencies:
The article by Khatami et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Dakka et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the percentage of patients in this study who developed post-lumbar puncture (LP) headache after LP with a cutting needle
• State the percentage of patients expected to develop post-lumbar puncture headache after LP using a noncutting needle, according to previously published literature
• Discuss the risk factors for the development of post-lumbar puncture headache found in this study
• Discuss the approximate cost savings expected through the use of a noncutting needle for LP, instead of a cutting needle, as estimated by this study
Core Competencies:
The article by Dakka et al covers the following core competencies:
• Medical Knowledge
• Systems-Based Practice
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.
