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
following the listing of CME articles. To earn 3 hours of credit, read all of the articles listed 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 may be read for CME credit.
Establishing a Standard of Speed for Assessing the
Efficacy of the Serotonin1B/1D Agonists (Triptans) (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To recognize that speed
of relief is an appropriate criterion for migraine drug selection.
Optical Imaging and Its Role in Clinical Neurology (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the role
of optical imaging in clinical neurology.
Relationship Between Magnetic Resonance Arterial Patency
and Perfusion-Diffusion Mismatch in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Its Potential
Clinical Use (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the
relationship of serial magnetic resonance arterial changes to magnetic
resonance perfusion-diffusion patterns in the clinical management of
acute ischemic stroke.
Measurement of the Midbrain Diameter on Routine Magnetic
Resonance Imaging: A Simple and Accurate Method of Differentiating Between
Parkinson Disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn that midbrain
diameter on magnetic resonance imaging is lower in patients with progressive
supranuclear palsy than in those with Parkinson disease.
Treatment of Depression Is Associated With Suppression
of Nonspecific and Antigen Specific TH1 Responses in Multiple Sclerosis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine the
relationship of interferon gamma production by peripheral blood mononuclear
cells to the treatment of depression in multiple sclerosis.
Familial Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To phenotypically characterize
a familial case of advanced sleep phase syndrome.
Mild Guillain-Barré Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To characterize mild
Guillain-Barré syndrome in patients with an enduring ability to walk.
Frequency Analysis of Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar
Ataxias in Taiwanese Patients and Clinical and Molecular Characterization of
Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the prevalence
and neurogenetics of spinocerebellar ataxias in Taiwan.
A New Mitochondrial Point Mutation in the Transfer
RNALeu Gene in a Patient With a Clinical Phenotype Resembling Kearns-Sayre
Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn more about the
neurogenetics of Kearns-Sayre syndrome.
Focal Limb Dystonia in a Patient With a Cerebellar
Mass (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To appreciate that the
cerebellar pathways may be involved in dystonia.
Ballistic-Choreic Movements as the Presenting Feature
of Renal Cancer (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand that ballistic-choreic
movements may occur as a paraneoplastic syndrome in renal cell carcinoma.
Long-term Effects of Bilateral Frontal Brain
Lesion 60: Years After Injury With an Iron Bar (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn about the long-term
clinical consequences of bilateral frontal injuries.
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.
