Parkinson's Disease In The Crossfire 2008
Past Webcasts
New information for neurologists and other medical professionals broadcast from the Crossfire Studio in Washington, DC.
Focus on Treatment 2007
1 hour 8 minutes
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Release Date: July 15, 2007
Expiration Date: July 15, 2009
Target Audience
This activity is intended for neurologists and other medical professionals with a specific interest in the management of Parkinson's Disease.
How to get CME credit
To receive credit, participants must view the webcast or DVD, register on this site, and successfully complete the post-test and evaluation (successful passing grade ≥70%). Certificates can be printed on line.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the reasons to consider early treatment for Parkinson's Disease and what agents are appropriate for initial therapy
- Discuss options for medical management of advanced Parkinson's Disease
- Differentiate the surgical treatment options available for advanced motor complications
- Discuss the pros and cons of infusion therapy
- Identify some of the therapies being explored for future PD treatment
Accreditation
This educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology. Ciné-Med, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
Ciné-Med, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure statement
Ciné-Med, In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, requires individuals with control over content to disclose to learners any relevant financial relationships(s). Faculty disclosures can be found on the Faculty page.
This continuing medical education activity is jointly sponsored by Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology.
Focus on Neuroprotection 2007
45 minutes
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Release Date: October 1, 2007
Expiration Date: October 1, 2009
Target Audience
This activity is intended for neurologists and other medical professionals with a specific interest in the management of Parkinson's Disease.
How to get CME credit
To receive credit, participants must view the webcast or DVD, register on this site, and successfully complete the post-test and evaluation (successful passing grade ≥70%). Certificates can be printed on line.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the non-dopaminergic features of Parkinson's Disease
- Identify the most common disabling non-dopaminergic symptoms
- Identify the major unmet medical need in Parkinson's Disease
- Differentiate putative neuroprotective agents that failed in clinical trials from those that met the outcome measure
- Discuss the prospects for neuroprotection in Parkinson's Disease
Accreditation
This educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology. Ciné-Med, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
Ciné-Med, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure statement
Ciné-Med, In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, requires individuals with control over content to disclose to learners any relevant financial relationships(s). Faculty disclosures can be found on the Faculty page.
This continuing medical education activity is jointly sponsored by Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology.
In The Crossfire: 2006
2 hours
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Release Date: July 15, 2006
Expiration Date: July 15, 2008
Target Audience
This activity is intended for neurologists and other medical professionals with a specific interest in the management of Parkinson's Disease.
How to get CME credit
To receive credit, participants must view the webcast or DVD, register on this site, and successfully complete the post-test and evaluation (successful passing grade ≥70%). Certificates can be printed on line.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
- Define the diagnostic criteria for Parkinson's Disease
- Describe the importance of early diagnosis in terms of effective treatment
- Differentiate the treatment options available for both early and advanced Parkinson's Disease
- Discuss neuroprotection and the value of new agents that potentially confer this therapeutic property
Accreditation
This educational activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology. Ciné-Med, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
Ciné-Med, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure statement
Ciné-Med, In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, requires individuals with control over content to disclose to learners any relevant financial relationships(s). Faculty disclosures can be found on the Faculty page.
This continuing medical education activity is jointly sponsored by Ciné-Med, Inc. and Astute Technology.