Volume 80, Number 3, January 15, 2013
About this course
- Released: 01/14/2013
- Expires: 01/15/2015
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Moosa et al, the participant should be able to:
• List the various surgical approaches to hemispherectomy for children with refractory epilepsy
• Discuss the results of this study in regard to seizure recurrence after hemispherectomy
• List the variables that were associated with seizure recurrence in these patients
Core Competencies:
The article by Moosa et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Riggeal et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize that there is a current lack of understanding regarding the significance of transverse sinus stenosis in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
• Discuss the results from this study regarding whether there is an association between the degree of transverse sinus stenosis and the clinical course of IIH
• Discuss the authors' recommendations that clinical features, rather than the degree of transverse sinus stenosis, should be used to determine treatment of IIH
Core Competencies:
The article by Riggeal 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.
