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Journal CME 36.05: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial of Lovastatin in Early-Stage Parkinson's Disease

Journal CME 36.05

Course Format
Webinar
Release Date
June 25, 2021
Expiration Date
June 25, 2022
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Program Description

The Journal CME36.05 article provided a brief evaluation of whether Lovastatin has the potential to slow motor symptom progression in patients with early- stage Parkinson's disease.

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Faculty

Chin-Hsien Lin, MD, PhD - Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chin-Hao Chang, PhD - Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chun-Hwei Tai, MD, PhD - Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Mei-Fang Cheng, MD - Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Yi-Chieh Chen, MSc - Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Ying-Ting Chao, MSc - Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Tse-Le Huang, MSc - Department of Nuclear Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Ruoh-Fang Yen, MD - Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Ruey-Meei Wu, MD, PhD - Department of Neurology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan 

Course Purpose

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.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:
1. Understand the improved benefit lovastatin may have over other statins for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
2. Evaluate how lovastatin may have a symptomatic effect in motor symptom progression rather than neuroprotective effect in PD
3. Consider the limitations of the study and how they might affect the outcome

Intended Audience

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

Method of Participation

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.

Faculty Disclosure

JOURNALCME36-05-Discl

Accreditation and Credit Designation

Accreditation Statement

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.

 

Credit Designation Statement

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.

Hardware and Software Requirement

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.

Staff Disclosure

MDS staff members involved with the planning, development, and review of the content for this activity have no relevant affiliations or financial relationships to disclose.

Disclaimer

All individuals in control of content for this course are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests as defined by the ACCME.

Contact Us
MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org
MDS Secretariat Liaison

Ericka Blackford

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