Volume 79, Number 24, December 11, 2012
About this course
- Released: 12/10/2012
- Expires: 12/11/2014
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Milber et al, the participant should be able to:
• Compare the degree of Lewy pathology (LP) found at equivalent Braak stages in incidental Lewy body disorder (ILBD) and Parkinson disease (PD)
• Discuss nigral neuronal density and dysfunction in ILBD and PD as compared to normal
• Discuss the association between LP and alpha-synuclein burden
Core Competencies:
The article by Milber et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Barnes et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss the relationship between early-life adversity and cognitive decline in African Americans
• State the effect of education and cardiovascular disease on the association between early-life adversity and cognitive status
• Describe the relationship between early-life adversity and cognitive decline in whites
Core Competencies:
The article by Barnes 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.
