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
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 credit processing should be directed to The Blackstone Group; tel: (312) 419-0400, ext 225; fax: (312) 269-1636.
CME Evaluation
One of our goals is to assess continually the needs of our readers so we may enhance the educational effectiveness of the Archives of Neurology. To achieve this goal, we need your help. You must complete the CME Evaluation Form to receive credit.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Neurology
The articles listed below may be read for CME credit.
The Insula and Cerebrogenic Sudden Death (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the role of the insula in cerebrogenic cardiovascular disturbances.
Epilepsy and the Immune System (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine evidence that immune mechanisms are involved in the pathogenesis of some forms of epilepsy.
Transgenic Mouse Models and Human Neurodegenerative Disorders (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To recognize the value of transgenic mouse models for the study of neurodegenerative disorders.
Safety of Discontinuation of Anticoagulation in Patients With Intracranial Hemorrhage at High Thromboembolic Risk (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To review the management of anticoagulation in patients with intracranial hemorrhage at high thromboembolic risk.
Premorbid Reading Activity and Patterns of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To assess the relationship between premorbid reading and cognitive decline in Alzheimer disease.
Altered Mental Status in Patients With Cancer (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify the causes of altered mental status in patients with cancer.
Buccal Hemineglect (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about buccal hemineglect in stroke.
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: A Study of Proposed Electrodiagnostic and Histologic Criteria (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the role of sural nerve histology with electrodiagnosis in chronic inflammatory polyradiculopathy.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Clinical Diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Paradoxical Embolism to the Basilar Apex Associated With May-Thurner Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To recognize that patients with paradoxical embolism should be evaluated for May-Thurner syndrome.
A World Health Organization Perspective on Neurology and Neuroscience (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn that the World Health Organization has prioritized neurological disorders.
After you have read any 3 (to earn 1 hour of category 1 CME credit) or all (to earn 3 hours of credit) of these articles, please complete the CME Evaluation Form.
