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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 6/19/2009 |
| Termination Date | 6/19/2012 |
| Cost |
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| Description | According to the National Institutes of Health, Parkinson's disease is a disorder that affects nerve cells, or neurons, in a part of the brain that controls muscle movement. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may include trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw and face, stiffness of the arms, legs and trunk, slowness of movement, and poor balance and coordination. This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Punit Agrawal, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Review the features of Parkinson’s disease and how it is diagnosed. 2.) Distinguish between the various Parkinsonian medications. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
