1. University of South Alabama, Continuing Medical Education
Neurology graNd rouNds
Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m. - USA Medical Center – 2nd Floor Conference Center
Atypical Motor Neuron Disease
Bassam A. Bassam, MD
Professor, Department of Neurology
December 13, 2011
Speaker Disclosure: Dr. Bassam Bassam has reported that he has relevant financial relationships to disclose
and will not discuss the use of any off labeled/unapproved drugs or devices Athena Diagnostics & Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Speaker Objectives
1. Learn the criteria of Motor Neuron Disease diagnosis.
2. Be aware of the MND subtypes presentation.
3. Learn atypical motor neuron diseases clinical presentation, etiology, and pathological features.
4. Learn diagnostic features, prognosis, and management of atypical moto neuron diseases.
Global Objectives
1. Identify current and new diagnostic studies in neurological diseases and implement those in current clinical practice.
2. Identify current and new classification and therapeutic options to implement in the patient’s care.
Statement of Purpose: These Grand Rounds are being held for University of South Alabama and Community Physicians to increase
knowledge, address competence or performance, and improve patient outcomes while conveying updated information on relating to this
topic.
Target Audience: USA Department of Neurology faculty, house and community physicians, students, and other health care
professionals interested in this topic. Signing in for this activity you are giving the CME permission to contact you at a later date to see
what changes you have made to your practice as a result of your participation in this activity.
Professional Practice Gap: The professional practice gap was identified by use of faculty/staff surveys, IOM data, ACGME
competencies, Core Measures, Hospital Infection Control rates and National Patient Safety Goals. The format of this activity will be
lectures with visual aids and handouts.
Activity Director/Planners Disclosure: Dr. Dean Naritoku, Nicole Sheehan, and Sharrie Cranford, LGSW, have disclosed that, as
activity director and planner they have no affiliations, arrangements or financial agreements which could be perceived as a potential
conflict of interest.
Accreditation Statement: The University of South Alabama, College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The University of South Alabama, College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA
PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ADA Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your
request. For any special requests, please contact Nicole Sheehan at (251) 660-5917 before the meeting dates.
For information regarding this or any CME Activity, please contact our office or visit our website www.usa-cme.com. USA CME office: 5795 USA
Drive, CSAB 251, Mobile, Alabama 36688 , Telephone (251) 414-8080 Fax (251) 414-8081 e-mail scranford@usouthal.edu
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