Volume 77, Number 7, August 16, 2011
About this course
- Released: 08/15/2011
- Expires: 08/16/2013
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Costanzi et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize the role of immunosuppressive agents in the chronic therapy of neuromyelitis optica
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding the efficacy of azathioprine for neuromyelitis optica
• State the optimization strategies recommended by the authors regarding the use of azathioprine for neuromyelitis optica
• Discuss the tolerability and potential side effects seen in this study in patients taking azathioprine
Core Competencies:
The article by Costanzi et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Li et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the potential risks of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
• Discuss the results from this study comparing 3.0 T volume-rendering (VR) 3D-TOF- MRA to VR-DSA for detection of intracranial aneurysms
• Discuss whether 3.0 T VR 3D-TOF- MRA may be an appropriate replacement for VR-DSA for the detection of intracranial aneurysms
Core Competencies:
The article by Li 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.
