CME Outfitters Announces Live CE Audioconference Series: 'Translating the Role of Neurotransmitter Systems into Clinical Outcomes in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder'

CME Outfitters announces the 2007 series premiere of neuroscienceCME VOICE, titled "Translating the Role of Neurotransmitter Systems into Clinical Outcomes in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder." Offered as a series of 10 live and interactive audioconferences premiering Monday, June 11, 2007, the series features faculty experts Charles Nemeroff, MD, PhD, and Peter Buckley, MD, and focuses on recognizing the relationship between neurotransmitter systems and clinical outcomes in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) June 13, 2007 -- CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce the 2007 series premiere of neuroscienceCME VOICE.

Offered in a telephone audioconference format, neuroscienceCME VOICE is a one-hour, live and interactive continuing education (CE) series that showcases the neurosciences' leading voices in research, academia, and clinical practice. Each audioconference's interactivity is enhanced by offering a Q&A segment during which the faculty experts respond to audience comments and questions posed via e-mail, fax, or phone. Instant CE credit is offered to participants who complete a post-test and activity evaluation online at neuroscienceCME.com.

The inaugural neuroscienceCME VOICE series is titled "Translating the Role of Neurotransmitter Systems into Clinical Outcomes in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder." Offered as a series of 10 live and interactive audioconferences premiering Monday, June 11, 2007, the activity focuses on recognizing the relationship between neurotransmitter systems and clinical outcomes in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This CE activity is also available as an archived telephone audioconference, and will be available as an archived webcast, podcast, and multimedia CD-ROM in July 2007.

There is no fee for participation in this activity, or to obtain a CE certificate; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:

Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/cmea.asp?ID=234 and click the Register icon.

Phone: Call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767)

Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/cmea.asp?ID=234, print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:

There is a distinct overlap between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, especially in the area of neurobiology. The same neurotransmitter systems are responsible for the core behaviors that are common to both conditions: energy and interest (norepinephrine); impulse control (5-HT); and drive/psychosis (dopamine). Schizophrenia and BPD also share many of the same medical comorbidities - obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease - while shared psychiatric comorbidities include anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and personality disorders.

Atypical antipsychotics have an affinity for the serotonergic neurotransmitter system in addition to their effects on the dopamine D2 receptor that may influence clinical outcomes. It may also explain their clinical profile of lower EPS and improvement in cognition, which is not observed with the conventional agents. However, weight gain, increased blood lipids/cholesterol, insulin resistance/ type 2 diabetes, and hyperprolactinemia are emerging as significant treatment-associated concerns with selected agents. In this live and interactive, evidence-based neuroscienceCME VOICE activity, the experts will explore the link between neurotransmitter systems and clinical outcomes to maximize treatment strategies in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Faculty:

Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD

Reunette W. Harris Professor and Chairman

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Peter Buckley, MD

Professor and Chairman

Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior

Medical College of Georgia

Augusta, GA

Learning Objectives:

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

- Recognize the relationship between neurotransmitter systems and clinical outcomes in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

- Compare and contrast the pharmacologic properties of antipsychotics in an evidence-based model to identify the most appropriate therapy for each patient.

- Design and implement a treatment strategy that incorporates non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic strategies to improve outcomes in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Target Audience:

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, certified case managers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in mental health.

Commercial Support:

CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an educational grant from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Solvay Pharmaceuticals in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:

CME Credit (Physicians):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. It has been assigned code 6WASUP-PRV-064. 1.0 contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Note to Nurse Practitioners: The content of this CNE activity pertains to Pharmacology.

CEP Credit (Psychologists):

CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.0 CE credits)

Note to Addiction Professionals and Professional Counselors: NAADAC and NBCC accept APA and NASW continuing education (CE) credits toward national certification CE requirements. Please check with your state board to determine which type of CE credit is acceptable toward licensure CE requirements.

NASW Credit (Social Workers):

This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):

This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):

CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)

Universal Program Number: 376-999-07-005-L01 (live presentation) 376-999-07-005-H01 (recorded programs)

To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, score 70% or above on a post-test, and fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 4-6 weeks to all who successfully complete these requirements.

About CME Outfitters:

CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www.cmeoutfitters.com, http://www.neuroscienceCME.com, or call 877.CME.PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:

neuroscienceCME.com is the premier web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME.com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

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Contact: Jessica Primanzon

CME Outfitters, LLC

240.243.1308 direct

240.243.1033 fax

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