Ahmed Al-Qassabi, MD - McGill University, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada ; Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat

Journal CME highlights various articles covering relevant issues, developments and research topics in the area of movement disorders. Articles are selected from Movement Disorders, the official Journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:
1. Evaluate the role of the nucleus basalis of Meynert in the brain’s cholinergic system
2. Assess how NBM volumetric measurement may serve as a predictive biomarker for Parkinson’s disease gait changes
3. Understand the association between smaller nucleus basalis of Meynert volumes and increased step time variability

This activity is intended for physicians, fellows or other practitioners in the field of Movement Disorders with an emphasis on current practice trends.

This activity will take approximately 1 hour to complete. To receive credit, participants are required to complete the view the online activity and complete the post-test and evaluation. To receive credit, 75% must be achieved on the post test. A certificate will be immediately available. There is no fee to participate in the activity or for the generation of the certificate.

For questions, contact education@movementdisorders.org.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this education activity for a maximum 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.
2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher
4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).
5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.