Volume 77, Number 20, November 15, 2011
About this course
- Released: 11/14/2011
- Expires: 11/15/2013
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Biffi et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the association between oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT) use and intraventricular hemorrhage in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage
• Describe the effect of OAT use on intraventricular hemorrhage volume and extension in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage
• Discuss the association between OAT use and subsequent intracerebral hemorrhage outcome
Core Competencies:
The article by Biffi et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Milone et al, the participant should be able to:
• Briefly describe the function of the protein product of the POLG gene
• Discuss the clinical features of diseases associated with POLG mutations
• State the most commonly identified type of POLG mutation
Core Competencies:
The article by Milone 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.
