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 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.
Synucleinopathies: Clinical and Pathological Implications (p. 186)
Educational Objective: To learn about the possible
role of insoluble synuclein protein aggregates in neurodegenerative disorders.
Genetic Testing in Spinocerebellar Ataxias: Defining
a Clinical Role (p. 191)
Educational Objective: To determine the appropriate
clinical role of genetic testing for spinocerebellar ataxia.
Recessive Ataxia With Ocular Apraxia: Review of 22
Portuguese Patients (p. 201)
Educational Objective: To examine the clinical
and diagnostic characteristics for ataxia with ocular apraxia in Portuguese
patients.
Genetic Variation Analysis in Parkinson Disease Patients
With and Without Hallucinations: A Case-Control Study
(p. 209)
Educational Objective: To compare neurogenetic
attributes of Parkinson and Alzheimer disease with and without visual hallucinations.
Thalamic Deep Brain Stimulation: Comparison Between
Unilateral and Bilateral Placement (p. 218)
Educational Objective: To evaluate unilateral
and bilateral thalamic stimulation in essential tremor and Parkinson disease
tremor.
Cerebellar Ataxia With Anti–Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
Antibodies: Study of 14 Patients (p. 225)
Educational Objective: To study the clinical
and immunological features of patients with cerebellar ataxia with antibodies
to glutamic acid decarboxylase.
Parkinsonism and Neck Extensor Myopathy: A New Syndrome
or Coincidental Findings? (p. 232)
Educational Objective: To learn that patients
with parkinsonism and a dropped head may have multiple system atrophy.
Increased Growth Hormone Response to Apomorphine in
Parkinson Disease Compared With Multiple System Atrophy (p. 241)
Educational Objective: To recognize that the
growth hormone response to apomorphine may differentiate patients with Parkinson
disease and multiple system atrophy.
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.
