Medscape Neurology Education (CME and Other Learning Activities)

Imaging in Relapsing-Remitting MS Consistency is key when using imaging to monitor disease progression.
Medscape Education Radiology, April 30, 2012
Deciphering the McDonald Criteria in MS The newer criteria can help confirm a diagnosis earlier in the disease.
Medscape Education Radiology, April 30, 2012
The Potential Role of Biomarkers in Guiding Therapeutic Decisions in MS CME This article summarizes new and emerging biomarkers for MS based on imaging, molecular, and immunological studies.
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, April 12, 2012
Reducing the Pain Relief Deficit: Practical Guidance for Optimizing Postherpetic Neuralgia Treatment CME Learn the pharmacologic options for treatment of postherpetic neuralgia that support adherence and optimal pain management
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, March 28, 2012
The Potential of Personalized MS Care: Bringing Biomarkers Into the Clinic CME Drs. Hauser, Cree, and Steinman discuss recent advances in biomarkers in MS, including data presented at the 2011 triennial meeting in MS.
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, March 28, 2012
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Case Challenges From Presentation Through Adulthood CME How do you choose initial and subsequent treatments for a child with LGS? When should the transition to adult care begin?
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, March 20, 2012

Clinical Briefs

Cognitive Tests Can Predict Mortality Risk After Stroke CME A new study shows that poor performance on common tests of executive function could signal increased mortality risk after a first stroke during a 10-year period.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 22, 2012
Can Coffee Intake Lower Mortality Risk? CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 22, 2012
FDA Safety Changes: Fingolimod Label Updated With Heart-Related Contraindications CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 18, 2012
Warfarin Not Superior to Aspirin in Patients With Heart Failure CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 18, 2012
Soda Intake May Increase Risk for Stroke CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 17, 2012

Copied and Pasted and Misdiagnosed (or Cloned Notes and Blind Alleys) CME Poor note quality in an electronic health record resulted in misdiagnosis of septic emboli as hemorrhagic metastases, despite considerable evidence for the correct diagnosis.
American College of Physicians Ethics Case Studies, May 16, 2012
Putting the AF-Stroke Prevention Trials Into Perspective: Looking at the Big Picture CME
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 30, 2012
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Case Challenges From Presentation Through Adulthood CME
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, March 20, 2012
Clinicians' Duties in the Use of Online Information? CME
Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2, 2012
Underdiagnosed and Undertreated: Acromegaly Case Challenge CME/CE
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 28, 2012

The Definitive Thrombosis Update CME Drs Kakkar, Fox, Verheugt, and Büller present the latest clinical trial data on novel, oral anticoagulants across the spectrum of thromboembolic diseases.
Medscape Education Cardiology, May 14, 2012
Tailoring Anticoagulation Therapy to Patient Needs: Evaluating Stroke Risk in AF CME
Medscape Education Cardiology, May 7, 2012
Lowering LDL-Cholesterol and Novel Targets to Achieve New Levels CME
Medscape Education Cardiology, April 30, 2012
Imaging in Relapsing-Remitting MS
Medscape Education Radiology, April 30, 2012
Deciphering the McDonald Criteria in MS
Medscape Education Radiology, April 30, 2012