Coordinating Editor

Stephen R. Baker, MD, FACR

• Professor and Chairman of Radiology
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
• Newark, NJ

Reviewers

Fernando J. Boschini, MD

• Diagnostic Radiologist/Neuroradiologist
• Rocky Mountain Radiologists, PC
• Denver, CO

Murthy R. Chamarthy, MD

• Assistant Professor, Radiology
• UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Parkland Memorial Hospital
• Dallas, TX

Humaira Chaudhry, MD

• Assistant Professor
• Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School
• Department of Radiology
• Newark, NJ

Nicholas L. Fulton, MD

• Abdominal Imaging Fellow
• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
• Cleveland, OH

Armando S. Herradura, III, MD

• Clinical Instructor
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Pittsburgh, PA

John Hochhold, MD

• Radiologist
• NYU Medical Center
• Center for Biomedical Imaging
• Department of Radiology
• New York, NY

Basil Hubbi, MD

• Assistant Professor of Radiology and Residency Program Director
• Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School
• Newark, NJ

Vineet R. Jain, MD

• Associate Professor of Radiology
• Department of Radiology
• Montefiore Medical Center
• Bronx, NY

Otha W. Linton, MSJ

• Executive Director
• International Society of Radiology
• Potomac, MD

John C. Sabatino, MD

• Assistant Professor
• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
• Department of Radiology
• Newark, NJ

Sebastian Sadowski, MD

• Radiology Imaging Specialists
• Evergreen Park, IL

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, MD

• Resident of Radiology
• University Hospitals Case Medical Center
• Department of Radiology
• Cleveland, OH

Statement of Need

As is commendable by the ACCME criteria, CME is integrated into the process for improving professional practice with educational strategies implemented to remove, overcome or address barriers to physician change. Physicians are unable to consistently integrate new information into their practices because of the ways new medical knowledge is structured and disseminated, and the time it takes to completely scan for new information. Practical Reviews selects and translates peer-reviewed literature for practical use, therefore diminishing the barrier of time.

Intended Audience

Radiologists and others interested in imaging and diagnostic radiology.

Special Prerequisites for Participants

There are no prerequisites for participants.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

• Discuss controversies, advantages and disadvantages of various modalities, including conventional radiography, MRI and CT, ultrasound, special procedures and interventional techniques
• Interpret reviews of the latest basic science findings and the impact of these on clinical problems
• Contrast non-conventional and conventional principles and practices and identify the best approach
• Demonstrate a working familiarity with the most important information and perspectives presented, and generally should be able to apply in practice the information supplied
• Examine evidence of the safety and efficacy of such approaches

Accreditation Statement

Oakstone Publishing, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Accepted by the American Board of Radiology as self-assessment credits that count towards the requirement for the maintenance of certification criteria.

Credit Designation Per Issue for Practical Reviews

Oakstone Publishing, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is also eligible for 5.0 credit hours in Category 2-B of the Continuing Medical Education Program of the American Osteopathic Association, provided it is completed in its entirety.

Estimated time to complete each issue: 5 hours.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of Oakstone Publishing, LLC that the faculty and provider disclose real or apparent conflict of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. Oakstone Publishing, LLC has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosures will be made in the course handouts.

To obtain credit, the quiz must be completed online within 24 months of publication date. The participant must score a minimum of 70%.

Disclaimer Statement

The opinions and recommendations expressed by the faculty and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own. This enduring material is produced for educational purposes only. Use of the Oakstone Publishing, LLC name implies review of educational format design and approach. Please review the complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

For release and expiration dates, please see the front matter material at the beginning of each issue.