Multiple Sclerosis In The Crossfire 2008: New Therapies for MS

CME Information

Earn Hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

In the Crossfire 2008: The Emerging Face of MS: Part 2

Time to Complete Activity: 1 hour 35 minutes

Designation Statement

Ciné-Med, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for neurologists and other medical professionals with a specific interest in the management of Multiple Sclerosis.

Recorded: Oct. 28, 2008
Release Date: Mar. 15, 2009
Expiration Date: Mar. 15, 2011

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the relationship of brain atrophy and clinical disability
Describe the effect of therapy on cortical lesions
Explain the utility and limitations of brain iron visualization in MS
Describe the evidence showing protection of axons by disease-modifying therapy in CIS
Discuss the types of next generation MS therapeutics and the potential for PML
Discuss the results of the trial of rituximab in PPMS

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.

Accreditation

These educational activities have 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.

Disclosure statement

Ciné-Med, Inc., 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.