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Monitoring Lipids in Patients Prescribed Atypical Antipsychotics: The Ideal and Reality

About 5 to 7 years ago, metabolic changes associated with use of atypical antipsychotic agents began being investigated and identified. This led, in 2004, to the FDA requesting manufacturers of atypical antipsychotics to add a warning regarding the risk of hyperglycemia and diabetes to their prescribing information…

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Compass Questions™

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Responses from Last Compass Questions™

In the 11.17.09 issue of Clinical Compass™, we asked two questions.

Question #1 was "How aware are you of the risks and benefits of biologics in the management of RA?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
9.7% - Extremely aware
22.3% - Very aware
44.4% - Somewhat aware
23.6% - Not aware

Question #2 was "How interested are you in educational activities that focus on the integration of healthcare services for the optimization of patients with inflammatory arthritis?" and the neuroscienceCME learning community responded:
40.3% - Very interested
43.1% - Interested
15.3% - Somewhat interested
1.3% - Not interested

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New neuroscienceCME
Live and On Demand
Premieres Tomorrow!

ADHD Across the Ages: Focus on the Adult

Premiere Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Live Broadcast: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
"After the Show" live Q&A webcast: 1:02 p.m. ET
Taped Re-Air: 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

Statement of Need
One of the common misconceptions about ADHD is that it occurs only in children. The reality is that ADHD can affect people of all ages. It is estimated that in the United States alone, nearly 8 million adults have ADHD…

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Activity Goal
To improve knowledge and performance through translation of best available evidence pertaining to adult ADHD diagnosis and management, given the absence of practice guidelines.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:

• Increase clinical suspicion and screening for adult ADHD to improve detection rates.
• Apply criteria to definitively diagnose adult ADHD and potential comorbid conditions.
• Develop a strategy for tailoring individualized, comprehensive treatment plans using the best available evidence, given the absence of practice guidelines.

Credit Information
This activity offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)
• Social Workers (NASW)
• Certified Case Managers (CCMC)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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neuroscienceCME Journal Club
Premieres December 14, 2009!

Child ADHD: Exploring Complexities of Care, Part 3 of 3

Webcast with Live Q&A Session
Monday, December 14, 2009
12:00-1:00 p.m. ET

This activity is Part 3 of a three-part Journal Club series. Participants may earn up to 3.0 CE credits by completing all 3 parts. Additional information about Part 1 (Monday, November 9) is available at www.neuroscienceCME.com/CC403. Additional information about Part 2 (Monday, November 16) is available at www.neuroscienceCME.com/CC404.

Faculty will answer email questions for two weeks after the live activity date.

Target Audience
Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals interested in diagnosis and management of ADHD in children and adolescents.

Credit Information
Earn up to 3.0 CE credits by completing all 3 parts!
This series offers CE credit for:

• Physicians (ACCME/AMA PRA Category 1)
• Nurses (CNE)
• Pharmacists (ACPE)
• Psychologists (APA)

All other clinicians will either receive a CME Attendance Certificate or may choose any of the types of CE credit being offered.

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Please Note: CME Outfitters Change of Address

CME Outfitters has moved! Please update your address book or contact list with our new information, effective immediately:

CME Outfitters, LLC
1395 Piccard Drive, Suite 370
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767)
Fax: 240.243.1033

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