The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Ultrasound
Course Learning Objectives:
- Describe the basic principles of elastography methods
- Describe the current performance of elastography in liver disease
- Identify pitfalls and confounders of liver stiffness measurements using US and MR imaging
This journal-based CME activity is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Online Course Start Date: 2/20/2018
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 2/19/2021
Authors:
- Paul Kennedy, PhD
- Mathilde Wagner, MD, PhD
- Laurent Castéra, MD
- Cheng William Hong, MD
- Curtis L. Johnson, PhD
- Claude B. Sirlin, MD
- Bachir Taouli, MD
Disclosure Statements:
The ACCME requires that the RSNA, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. If there is a relevant financial relationship that has been disclosed please find it below:
- Albert de Roos, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Birgit B. Ertl-Wagner, MD, MHBA: Advisory board, Philips Healthcare (2015); Royalties for book and website contributions, Springer Medical; Royalties for website contributions, Bracco.
- Ali Guermazi: MD, PhD, Consultant, MerckSerono, Genzyme, GE Healthcare, OrthoTrophix, Tissue Gene, AstraZeneca, Pfizer; Shareholder, Boston Imaging Core Lab.
- Christopher Hess, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Linda Moy, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Mizuki Nishino, MD, MPH: Consultant, WorldCare Clinical, Toshiba Medical Systems, Daiichi Sankyo; Honorarium, Bayer, Roche; Grants, Merck Investigator Studies Program, Toshiba Medical Systems.
- Mark L. Schiebler, MD: Stock ownership, Healthmyne, Stemina Biomarkers.
- Clifford R. Weiss, MD: Grants and consulting fees, Siemens, BTG (British Technologies Group), Merit Medical; Consultant, Medtronic.
- David A Bluemke, MD, PhD, Editor: Consultant, Siemens (2017).
- M.W.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: consultancy fees from Olea Medical. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
- L.C.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: lecture fees from Echosens. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
- C.B.S.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: grants from Gilead, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma; speaking services for GE Healthcare, Bayer; member of scientific committee/advisory board for Bayer and Advanced MR Analytics (AMRA); and lab service agreements with Gilead, Shire, Virtualscopics, Intercept. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
- B.T.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: grants from Guerbet and Bayer, equipment support from Siemens. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
All other individuals in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.
Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This journal-based CME activity can be applied towards the ABR MOC self-assessment requirement (SA-CME).
To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the post-test questions and complete the course evaluation.
The RSNA designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price:
Non-member Rate: $35.00
Member Rate: $0.00
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RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.