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.
Concurrent Infection of the Central Nervous System
by Borrelia burgdorferi
and Bartonella henselae: Evidence for a Novel Tick-borne Disease Complex (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn that some patients
with so-called chronic Lyme disease may have Bartonella
henselae infection.
Practice Patterns of Neurologists Regarding Bone and
Mineral Effects of Antiepileptic Drug Therapy (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To heighten awareness
of bone pathology caused by antiepileptic drug therapy.
Early Morning Off-Medication Dyskinesias, Dystonia,
and Choreic Subtypes (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To examine early morning
dyskinesias in advanced Parkinson disease when not taking medication.
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
of Subcutaneously Injected Apomorphine for Parkinsonian Off-State Events (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the clinical
value of apomorphine hydrochloride for off periods in Parkinson disease.
Neuron Number in the Entorhinal Cortex and CA1 in
Preclinical Alzheimer Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine whether
people without dementia with pathological evidence of preclinical Alzheimer
disease show neuronal loss in the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus.
Selective Preservation and Degeneration Within the
Prefrontal Cortex in Aging and Alzheimer Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn that degeneration
within the prefrontal cortex has a regionally distinct pattern in healthy
aging and Alzheimer disease.
Characteristics of Cerebral Microembolism During Carotid
Stenting and Angioplasty Alone (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To compare the incidence
of microembolism during carotid angioplasty and during stenting.
A Novel Mutation in the Notch3 Gene in an Italian Family With Cerebral Autosomal
Dominant Arteriopathy With Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy: Genetic
and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Findings (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn more about
the neurogenetics of cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical
infarcts and leukoencephalopathy.
The 5-HTTPR*S/*L Polymorphism and Aggressive Behavior in Alzheimer Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To recognize that the 5-HTTPR l allele and ll genotype may predispose
people with Alzheimer disease to develop aggressive behavior.
Cognitive Deficits Associated With a Recently Reported
Familial Neurodegenerative Disease: Familial Encephalopathy With Neuroserpin
Inclusion Bodies (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To understand that people
with familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies may exhibit
cognitive changes.
Diphtheritic Polyneuropathy: Clinical Analysis of
Severe Forms (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To review the clinical
features of diphtheritic polyneuropathy.
Dynamic Allocation of Attention in Aging and Alzheimer
Disease: Uncoupling of the Eye and Mind (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To compare visual attention
in aging and Alzheimer disease.
Double-blind Crossover Trial of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3/Machado-Joseph Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To assess the role of
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in spinocerebellar ataxia type 3/Machado-Joseph
disease.
Nonpoliovirus Poliomyelitis Simulating Guillain-Barré
Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn how to differentiate
patients with nonpoliovirus poliomyelitis from variants of Guillain-Barré
syndrome.
Traumatic Brown-Séquard–Plus Syndrome (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To read about a patient
with Brown-Séquard syndrome plus bilateral signs.
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.
