Volume 78, Number 23, June 5, 2012
About this course
- Released: 06/04/2012
- Expires: 06/05/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Poh et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize that sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common cause of death directly related to epilepsy
• Describe the findings from this study regarding the autonomic changes seen during postictal EEG suppression
• Discuss the potential implications of the findings of this study in regard to the pathogenesis of SUDEP
Core Competencies:
The article by Poh et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Kukull et al, the participant should be able to:
• Define some of the biases that can occur in clinical research
• Discuss the importance of replication, generalizability, and power in clinical research
• State some examples of these study-related issues as discussed by the authors
Core Competencies:
The article by Kukull et al covers the following core competency:
• Systems-Based Practice
• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
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.