Volume 78, Number 21, May 22, 2012
About this course
- Released: 05/21/2012
- Expires: 05/22/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Ondo et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize that gastrointestinal (GI) tract dysfunction is a common early problem in Parkinson disease (PD)
• State the possible etiopathogenic mechanism for GI dysfunction in PD
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding the effectiveness of lubiprostone for constipation associated with Parkinson disease
Core Competencies:
The article by Ondo et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Hernández-Díaz et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the relative risk of major malformations related to exposure to various antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) taken as monotherapy during the first trimester of pregnancy
• List the major malformations that were associated with the AEDs assessed in this study
• State the possible etiologic mechanisms discussed by the authors that might underlie teratogenesis related to AEDs
Core Competencies:
The article by Hernández-Díaz 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.
