Volume 78, Number 20, May 15, 2012
About this course
- Released: 05/14/2012
- Expires: 05/15/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Ohayon et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the lifetime prevalence of nocturnal wandering (NW)
• Discuss clinical characteristics associated with NW
• List what sleep disorders are associated with NW
• Name psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medications associated with NW
Core Competencies:
The article by Ohayon et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Leite et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the time of the diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) relative to that of myasthenia gravis (MG) in patients with both conditions
• Describe the clinical features of NMOSD in this series of patients
• State the prevalence of other autoimmune conditions in patients with both MG and NMOSD
• Discuss the clinical features of NMOSD and MG in patients with both conditions as compared to those seen in patients with either condition alone
Core Competencies:
The article by Leite 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.