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 Early Identification of Candidates for Epilepsy
Surgery (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the optimal
timing for epilepsy surgery and the early identification of candidates.
Neuroprotection and Traumatic Brain Injury: The Search
Continues (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine the role
of neuroprotection in traumatic brain injury.
Increase in Peripheral CD4 Bright+ CD8
Dull+ T Cells in Parkinson Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To appraise the neuroimmunology
of Parkinson disease.
Mild Tremor in Relatives of Patients With Essential
Tremor: What Does This Tell Us About the Penetrance of the Disease? (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To assess tremor in
relatives of patients with essential tremor.
Hippocampal Atrophy Correlates With Clinical Features
of Alzheimer Disease in African Americans (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine hippocampal
atrophy in white and African American patients with Alzheimer disease.
Cognitive Dysfunction in Early-Onset Multiple Sclerosis:
A Reappraisal After 10 Years (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the 10-year
progression of cognitive deficits in multiple sclerosis.
The Coagulation-Fibrinolysis System in Patients With
Leukoaraiosis and Binswanger Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To correlate the coagulation-fibrinolysis
system with leukoaraiosis and dementia in Binswanger disease.
Hereditary Neuropathy With Liability to Pressure Palsies
Is Not a Major Cause of Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine whether patients
with carpal tunnel syndrome should be evaluated for hereditary neuropathy
with liability to pressure palsies.
Association of Moderate Polyglutamine Tract Expansions
in the Slow Calcium-Activated Potassium Channel Type 3 With Ataxia (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To discuss the neurogenetics
of patients with ataxia or Parkinson disease.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in Unusually Young Patients
Who Consumed Venison (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To demonstrate that
chronic wasting disease in deer and elk may be transmissible to humans.
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Associated With
Hepatitis C Virus Infection (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To present a case report
of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis associated with hepatitis C virus
infection.
Treatment of Ballism and Pseudobulbar Affect With
Sertraline (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine a case of
ballism treated with sertraline.
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.
