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ACTIVITY EN350-1121

The purpose of this webinar is to review the basic principles, clinical applications and state-of-the-art advances in Alzheimer's research using the functional imaging techniques of FDG-PET and functional MRI. Learners will have a better understanding of how images are formed, the characteristic changes that Alzheimer's disease and related dementias cause on these images, and how to process and analyze these images.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the biological processes that are fundamental to the acquisition of FDG-PET imaging
• Identify the characteristic features of FDG-PET imaging in patients with Alzheimer's disease
• Distinguish between FDG-PET presentation in typical forms of Alzheimer's disease with atypical variants and non-AD forms of dementia 
• Review the physical and biological processes that are fundamental to the acquisition of fMRI
• Differentiate methods for processing and analyzing fMRI data
• Analyze the various applications of fMRI data in Alzheimer's disease

This curriculum will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. To receive maximum credit, participants are required to view the presentation in its entirety. Upon completion of the activity, post-test, and evaluation form, 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 clinicaledu@alz.org. 

In support of improving patient care, Rush University Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Rush University Medical Center designates this internet enduring material activity for a maximum of One (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Rush University designates this live activity for One (1) Continuing Education credit(s).

Rush University Medical Center designates this activity for One (1) CE credits in psychology

Disclosures

Faculty reports the following relationship(s)

• Dr. David Cash has no relevant financial disclosures;
• Dr. Tobey J. Betthauser has no relevant financial disclosures;
• Dr. Anne Maass has no relevant financial disclosures;
• Dr. Leonardo Laccarino has no relevant financial disclosures;
• Dr. Claire Sexton, Alzheimer’s Association staff, has no relevant financial disclosures;
• Sherry Fischer, MBA, Alzheimer’s Association staff has no relevant financial disclosures

The remaining course director(s), planner(s), faculty and reviewer(s) of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Hardware and Software Requirements

1. Active internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problems while viewing any media (audio/video).
2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
   
   • Windows OS 7.0 and higher.
   • MAC OS “Mountain Lion” and higher.
3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 40.0 or higher
4. Peripherals: Speakers for audio.
5. Adobe Reader to print certificate. Click here to download Adobe Reader for free.