Volume 81, Number 1, July 2, 2013
About this course
- Released: 07/01/2013
- Expires: 07/02/2016
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Fugate et al, the participant should be able to:
• Recognize that over the last decade there has been an increase in survival rate in patients who have undergone cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Discuss the impact that therapeutic hypothermia may have on cognitive outcome after cardiac arrest
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding cognitive function in survivors of cardiac arrest who had undergone therapeutic hypothermia
Core Competencies:
The article by Fugate et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the article by Doolittle et al, the participant should be able to:
• State the most commonly used treatment options for primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL)
• Discuss the concern regarding the risk of neurotoxicity from whole brain radiotherapy in patients with PCNSL
• Discuss the results of this study in regard to cognitive function, neuroimaging, and quality of life in patients with PCNSL treated with or without whole-brain radiotherapy
Core Competencies:
The article by Doolittle 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.
