Volume 80, Number 15, April 9, 2013
About this course
- Released: 04/08/2013
- Expires: 04/09/2015
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Baird et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize the importance of neurocysticercosis as a cause of epilepsy
• List the stages of cysticercal cysts on neuroimaging
• Summarize the conclusions from this evidence-based guideline regarding the treatment of parenchymal neurocysticercosis
Core Competencies:
The article by Baird et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Berger et al, the participant should be able to:
• Discuss how the approach to the diagnosis of PML has evolved since its first description
• State the cardinal clinical, pathological, and radiographic features of PML
• List the diagnostic criteria for PML as outlined in this consensus statement
Core Competencies:
The article by Berger 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.
