Volume 79, Number 13, September 25, 2012
About this course
- Released: 09/24/2012
- Expires: 09/25/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Scheef at al, the participant should be able to:
• Define subjective memory impairment (SMI)
• Recognize that epidemiologic studies have shown that SMI is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia
• Discuss the functional and structural imaging findings seen in this study in patients with SMI
• Discuss the implications of this study regarding SMI as a possible early symptom of AD
Core Competencies:
The article by Scheef at al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Paul et al, the participant should be able to:
• State when the highest risk of stroke is following a TIA
• Define the capsular warning syndrome
• State the risk of stroke after recurrent TIAs seen in this study
• Recognize that the highest risk of stroke after recurrent TIA in this study was seen in patients with the capsular warning syndrome
Core Competencies:
The article by Paul 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.
