About this course

  • Released: 07/29/2013
  • Expires: 07/30/2016

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by Gelfand et al, the participant should be able to:
• List the cranial autonomic symptoms included in the International Classification of Headache Disorders
• Discuss the findings from this study regarding the frequency of cranial autonomic symptoms in pediatric migraine
• Discuss the significance of the findings of this study in regard to the potential misdiagnosis of pediatric migraine as “sinus headache”

Core Competencies:

The article by Gelfand et al covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge


Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the article by Mesulam, the participant should be able to:
• List the diagnostic criteria for primary progressive aphasia (PPA)
• Discuss the various neuropathologies underlying PPA
• Describe the three principal patterns of language impairment in PPA
• Discuss the prognosis and management of patients with PPA

Core Competencies:

The article by Mesulam covers the following core competency:
• Medical Knowledge


Author Disclosures
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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.

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