Physicians in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Canada, or Mexico who read any 3 of the selected continuing medical education (CME) articles in this issue of Archives of Neurology, complete the CME Evaluation Form, and fax it to the number or mail it to the address at the bottom of the CME Evaluation Form are eligible for category 1 CME credit. There is no charge.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The AMA designates this educational activity for up to 3 hours of category 1 CME credit per Archives of Neurology issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in this educational activity.
Physicians in Other Countries
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico, or Canada are eligible for CME credit even if they live or practice in other countries. Physicians licensed in other countries are also welcome to participate in this CME activity. However, the PRA is only available to physicians licensed in the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Statement of Educational Purpose
The Archives of Neurology provides new evidence for the practice of neurology, neurosurgery, and other specialties whose goal is to improve the neurological health of all people. Original contributions, neurological reviews, neurology and public health, and history of neurology are among the categories of articles published, but all contributions receive a sympathetic reading by the Chief Editor. The journal's editorial board sets the initial framework for the types of articles published, which is then modified by feedback from editors, external peer reviewers, authors, and readers. We are keen to receive submissions from practicing neurologists to provide new insight for colleagues.
We want our readers to assess each article critically; this CME activity is active, not passive. Does the article contribute in some way to the practice of neurology? How could you modify your practice style to incorporate what you have learned? How can you acquire more information, challenge the authors' conclusions, or verify what you have read? Which of the articles in each issue is least helpful in your quest for the best and most applicable evidence?
Earning Credit and CME Evaluation Form
To earn 1 hour of category 1 CME credit, you should read any 3 of the CME articles listed below and complete the CME Evaluation Form. To earn 3 hours of credit, read all of the articles listed below and complete the CME Evaluation Form. The CME Evaluation Form must be submitted within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding up to 3 hours of category 1 CME credit will be faxed or mailed to you; it is then your responsibility to maintain a record of credit received. Questions about CME processing should be directed to the Blackstone Group; fax: (312) 269-1636.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Neurology
The articles listed below may be read for CME credit.
Multiple Sclerosis as a Neuronal Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To review the evidence for lower motor neuron dysfunction in prion diseases.
Carotid Endarterectomy: A Neurotherapeutic Advance (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify the evidence that supports carotid endarterectomy.
Familial Aggregation of Alzheimer Disease Among Whites, African Americans, and Caribbean Hispanics in Northern Manhattan (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn more about the neurogenetics of Alzheimer disease.
Plasma and Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of Amyloid 
Proteins 1-40 and 1-42 in Alzheimer Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine the levels in plasma and CSF of amyloid proteins 1-40 and 1-42 in Alzheimer disease.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Mimic Syndromes: A Population-Based Study (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To recognize the clinical importance of misdiagnosis of ALS.
St Louis Encephalitis: A Review of 11 Cases in a 1995 Dallas, Tex, Epidemic (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To update knowledge about clinical features of Saint Louis encephalitis.
Multifocal Dural Enhancement Associated With Temporal Arteritis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To realize that temporal arteritis causes dural enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging.
Bilateral Focal Polymicrogyria in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn more about cortical cerebral dysplasia in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
