Charles Nemeroff, MD to Host Live neuroscienceCME TV Activity: 'Unmasking the Fallout of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain' - Premieres Wednesday, August 1

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive neuroscienceCME TV activity titled "Unmasking the Fallout of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain." Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET, the activity will examine the impact of antipsychotic-induced weight gain and diabetes mellitus on cognition, cardiovascular disease, and adherence in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) June 27, 2007 -- CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive evidence-based neuroscienceCME TV activity titled "Unmasking the Fallout of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain."

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference, neuroscienceCME TV is a one-hour, live and interactive continuing education (CE) activity where leading experts discuss clinically relevant, evidence-based issues facing mental health practitioners. Each broadcast's interactivity is enhanced by offering a Q&A segment during which the faculty presenters can respond to audience comments and questions posed via e-mail, fax, or phone. CME Outfitters has also developed a web-based instant polling feature that allows live webcast participants a chance to provide real-time input. CE credit is offered to participants upon completion of each activity.

Premiering Wednesday, August 1, 2007, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET, the activity will examine the impact of antipsychotic-induced weight gain and diabetes mellitus on cognition, cardiovascular disease, and adherence in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The recorded satellite broadcast will re-air from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ET. This CE activity will also be available as an archived webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the live broadcast, and available as a multimedia CD-ROM in September 2007.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:

Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www.neuroscienceCME.com/cmea.asp?ID=237 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=237, print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:

Weight gain is an important contributing factor to metabolic syndrome, as it is a key component in the development of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease--two diseases that carry significant medical morbidity and mortality. In patients with psychiatric disorders, mortality linked to metabolic syndrome is compounded by behaviors such as heavy smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and poor eating habits. Weight gain can affect medication adherence and data continue to emerge on the link between diabetes and cognitive dysfunction, all of which can negatively impact patient outcomes. Treatment with antipsychotic agents may also play a role in weight gain, although available evidence suggests that its incidence and magnitude is quite variable among second-generation antipsychotics. This problem highlights several important needs: careful screening to recognize factors that may contribute to metabolic syndrome, appropriate selection of an antipsychotic agent, systematic monitoring, and effective management. In this neuroscienceCME TV activity, the experts will examine the impact of antipsychotic-induced weight gain and diabetes mellitus in the patient with severe mental illness, with a practical emphasis on evidence-based treatment strategies.

Moderator:

Charles B. Nemeroff, MD, PhD

Reunette W. Harris Professor and Chairman

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, GA

Faculty:

Philip D. Harvey, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine

Principal Attending Psychiatrist

Mt. Sinal Hospital

New York, NY

Roger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology

University of Toronto

Head, Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology Unit

University Health Network

Toronto, Ontario

Learning Objectives:

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

- Examine the relationship between the pathophysiology of metabolic disorders and neuropsychiatric disorders.

- Measure the impact of weight gain and diabetes mellitus on cognition, cardiovascular disease, and medication adherence.

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

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-066. 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: 376-999-07-007-L01 (live presentation) 376-999-07-007-H01 (recorded programs)

Credit request forms/activity evaluations can be completed online at www.neuroscienceCME.com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Resources tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately. Otherwise, participants should fully complete and return both the credit request form and activity evaluation located within the course guide for this activity. 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

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