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Living Medical Textbook From Projects In Knowledge |
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| Chapter 1 Multiple Sclerosis Basics Last Reviewed: May 24, 2010 |
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| Chapter 2 MRI and New Imaging Technologies in Multiple Sclerosis Last Reviewed: May 24, 2010 |
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| Chapter 3 Currently Available Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis Last Reviewed: May 24, 2010 |
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| Chapter 4 Small-Molecule Treatments In Development for Multiple Sclerosis Release date: May 25, 2010 |
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| Chapter 5 Monoclonal Antibodies in Development for Multiple Sclerosis Release date: May 25, 2010 |
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| Chapter 6 Managing Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis Release date: July 14, 2010 |
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| Chapter 1 – Multiple Sclerosis Basics | ||||||||||||||||
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Activity Goal The goal of this CME/CE activity is to examine the pathophysiology, etiologic factors, classification, and diagnostic criteria of multiple sclerosis. |
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Target Audience This CME/CE activity is designed for neurologists, internal medicine specialists, family practice/primary care physicians, nurse specialists/nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health professionals who interact with and are involved in the management and treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis. |
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CME Information: Physicians
Statement of Accreditation Projects In Knowledge® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit Designation Projects In Knowledge designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CE Information: Nurses Projects In Knowledge® (PIK) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Projects In Knowledge is also an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP-15227. This activity is approved for 1.10 nursing contact hour(s). DISCLAIMER: Accreditation refers to educational content only and does not imply ANCC, CBRN, or PIK endorsement of any commercial product or service. CE Information: Pharmacists  Projects In Knowledge® is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This program has been planned and implemented in accordance with the ACPE Criteria for Quality and Interpretive Guidelines. This chapter is worth up to 2.00 contact hours (0.2 CEUs). The ACPE Universal Program Number assigned to this knowledge activity is 0052-0000-10-483-H01-P. top |
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Disclosure Information The Disclosure Policy of Projects In Knowledge requires that presenters comply with the Standards for Commercial Support. All faculty are required to disclose any personal interest or relationship they or their spouse/partner have with the supporters of this activity or any commercial interest that is discussed in their presentation. Any discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices will also be disclosed in the course materials. For complete prescribing information on the products discussed during this CME/CE activity, please see your current Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR). Bruce A. Cohen, MD, has received honoraria and participated in speakers bureaus of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec, EMD Serono, and Teva Neuroscience; has received consulting fees from Acorda Pharmaceuticals, Astellis, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec, EMD Serono, Sanofi-Aventis, and Teva Neuroscience; and has ownership interest in Abbott Laboratories and CVS-Caremark. Scott S. Zamvil, MD, PhD, has received grant/research support from the Maisin Foundation, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Teva Pharmaceuticals; and has received honorarium and is on the advisory boards of Biogen Idec and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Lauren A. Cerruto has no significant relationships to disclose. Peer Reviewer has disclosed no significant relationships. Projects In Knowledge’s staff members have no significant relationships to disclose. top |
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Conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by the Executive Committee of Projects In Knowledge. All conflicts are resolved prior to the beginning of the activity by the Trust In Knowledge peer review process. The opinions expressed in this activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of Projects In Knowledge. This CME/CE activity is provided by Projects In Knowledge solely as an educational service. Specific patient care decisions are the responsibility of the clinician caring for the patient.
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This independent CME/CE activity is supported by an educational grant from Teva Neuroscience. |
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Release Date: March 3, 2010. Termination Date: March 3, 2011. |
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Estimated time for completion of this activity: CME: 2.0 hours CE: 1.1 hours CPE: 2.0 hours |
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CME/CE Instructions To obtain CME/CE credit for this activity:
There is no fee for this activity. |
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